Preaching Notes – 2nd Sunday of Easter / Divine Mercy (12 April 2026)
Today’s First Reading provides a clear viewing of what was most important in the lives of the earliest community of believers. And they devoted themselves
Today’s First Reading provides a clear viewing of what was most important in the lives of the earliest community of believers. And they devoted themselves
Jesus’ Resurrection is not merely an event we remember. It is a living reality that impresses upon everything and everyone. No corner of human living
Holy Saturday is a day of silent recollection and prayer. After the death of Jesus, a few faithful friends remained: Our Blessed Mother, St. John,
Although human comprehension is incapable of grasping exhaustively the central mystery of the Cross, we contemplate upon the dramatic event as a marvel of God’s
We imitate Jesus’ washing of feet and fulfill His standard by loving assistance to others, not only in easy and agreeable situations, but also in
As we contemplate Jesus throughout His Passion, we can each say to ourselves, “Jesus loved me and gave Himself for me.” How well have we
Jesus rescued us by going to the root of all evil and conquering it, once and for all. He makes possible our complete and total
Each year during Holy Week a special Mass is celebrated by the bishop at the cathedral that brings together all of the priests. While the
Today’s Gospel recalls John’s account of Mary anointing Jesus at Bethany (John 12:1-9). While Martha is busy serving, Mary offers total attention to Jesus by
One thousand years before Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, Psalm 118 promised the arrival of a King who is the Messiah. Jesus fulfills the prophesy.