Liturgical Readings for : Sunday, 7th April, 2024 Second Sunday of Easter (also designated: Divine Mercy Sunday) The struggle for faith experienced by Thomas leads us to think on the meaning of faith in the risen Christ.We do not depend on physical experience of Christ but know his presencein keeping God’s commandments and as a gathered community,in the hearing of the…
Liturgical Readings for : Saturday, 6th April, 2024 Easter Saturday Jesus has to reproach his disciples for being so slow to believe in his resurrectionand remind them that they will find the same amongst their followers. FIRST READING A reading from the Acts of the Apostles 4:13-21 We cannot…
Liturgical Readings for : Friday, 5th April, 2024 Easter Friday This morning meeting by the lakeside between Jesus and his disciplescarries the intimate and homely invite by Jesus, the gentle host ‘Come and have breakfast‘ FIRST READING A reading from the Book Acts of the Apostles 4:1-12 This is the only name…
Liturgical Readings for : Thursday, 4th April, 2024 Easter Thursday The initial response of the disciples to the Lord’s coming was one of alarm and fright; that response quickly gave way to joy and then to loving service as they offered the Lord some food which he ate although now fully living in the Spirit. FIRST READING …
Liturgical Readings for : Wednesday, 3rd April, 2024 Easter Wednesday Two disillusioned followers of the deceased Jesus are met by a man who opens their minds and heartsto how God’s word can give new meaning to their lives.As he shared a meal and prayer with them did they realise this was the Lord himself, alive again.They returned instantly…
Liturgical Readings for : Tuesday, 2nd April, 2024 Easter Tuesday Jesus points out the new changed relationship he has with Mary Magdalene and us.He returns to the Father to fulfil what he was sent to do. FIRST READING A reading from the Book of Acts of the Apostles 2:36-41You must repent, and…
Liturgical Readings for : Monday, 1st April, 2024 Easter Monday Jesus sends the women on the mission to tell the disciples about his Rising,making them his chosen first witnesses. Alleluia FIRST READING A reading from the Acts of the Apostles …
Liturgical Readings for : Saturday, 30th March, 2024 EASTER TRIDUUM THE EASTER VIGIL St Augustine called this vigil ‘the Mother of all vigils’ – as the faithful await their Lord’s return FIRST READING A reading from the book of Genesis 1:1–2:2God saw all that he had made, and indeed it was very good. In the beginning God…
Liturgical Readings for : Friday, 29th March, 2024 The Easter Triduum– Good Friday –-Celebration of the Lord’s Passion- FIRST READING A reading from the prophet Isaiah 52:13-53:12He was pierced through for our fault. See, my servant will prosper, he shall be lifted up, exalted, rise to great heights. As the crowds were appalled on seeing him–…
Liturgical Readings for : Thursday, 28th March, 2024 Holy Thursday Morning : The Chrism Mass FIRST READING A reading from the prophet Isaiah 61:1-3. 6. 8-9 The Lord has anointed me and has sent me to bring good news to the poor, to give them the oil of gladness. The spirit of the Lord has been given to me, for…
