Fifth Sunday of Easter 29 April 2018   “Whoever remains in me, with me in him, bears fruit in plenty.”   Introduction   Today we are invited to become branches of the true vine, Jesus Christ.  We can be confident of God’s continuing presence with us in the world.  God lives in us and we […]

Fourth Sunday of Easter 22 April 2018   “And there will be only one flock and one shepherd.”   Introduction   God calls us to be saved as part of a community.  When we gather in Jesus’ name, He is there among us.   Today’s Readings   First Reading: Acts 4:8-12   Peter explains that […]

Third Sunday of Easter 15 April 2018   “You are witnesses to this.”   Introduction   We are called with the apostles to witness that the Christ has suffered and on the third day risen from the dead, and in his name to preach repentance for the forgiveness of sins to all the nations.   […]

Second Sunday of Easter 8 April 2018   “Doubt no longer, but believe.”   Introduction   Mercy is never just an abstract concept; it is always an encounter between two persons at least.  Christ is present, too, in every act of mercy, even between those who do not believe in him.  He is the mercy […]