This if for the Weekly readings and Homilies
First ReadingA reading from the prophet Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12 He surrendered himself to death, while bearing the faults of many.See, my servant will prosper,he shall be lifted up, exalted, rise to great heights.As the crowds were appalled on seeing him– so disfigured did he lookthat he seemed no longer human –so will the crowds … [Read more…]
First Reading A reading from the book of Exodus 12:1-8. 11-14 The Lord said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, ‘This month is to be the first of all the others for you, the first month of your year. Speak to the whole community of Israel and say, “On the tenth day … [Read more…]
Leader: Alleluia! Christ is risenAll: Alleluia! Christ is risenLeader: Exult let them exult, the hosts of heaven, exult, let Angels ministers of GodExult, let the trumpet of salvation sound aloud our mighty King’s triumph!Be glad, let earth be glad, as glory flood her, ablaze with light from her eternal King, let all corners of the … [Read more…]
Jesus did not hide his feelings – John’s Gospel 11:1-45 Lazarus – Lord you raise the dead to life in the Spirit – Lord have mercy I have just come from seeing a very dear friend who will soon pass from this world. I was so conscious as I stood by her bedside, of … [Read more…]