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…
Liturgical Readings for : Wednesday, 27th March, 2024 Wednesday in Holy Week FIRST READING A reading from the prophet Isaiah 50:4-9I did not cover my face against insult and spittle. The Lord has given me a disciple’s tongue.So that I may know how to reply to the wearied he provides me with speech.Each…
Liturgical Readings for : Tuesday, 26th March, 2024 Tuesday in Holy Week Isaiah speaks to us of our vocation in Christ, our destiny.Yet sometimes we can fail, reject our calling, or like Peter and/or Judas, betray, deny Jesus or just give way to weakness.Holy Week is our annual invitation to us to receive the Lord’s love more deeply. FIRST…
Liturgical Readings for : Monday, 25th March, 2024 Monday in Holy Week We now focus more closely on the huge mystery of the Death and Resurrection of the Christ.Jesus was led like a lamb to the slaughter and does not cry out or shout aloud. FIRST READING A reading from the prophet Isaiah 42:1-7 He does…
Liturgical Readings for : Sunday, 24th March, 2024 Holy Week begins on this Sunday, which joins the foretelling of Christ’s regal triumphand the proclamation of the Passion. The Lenten season lasts until the Thursday when the Easter Triduum begins with the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper. PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION PROCESSIONAL GOSPEL A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark 11:1-10 Glory to…
