Month: April 2020
Encountering divine forgiveness
Read More: Encountering divine forgivenessPatriarch Archbishop Craig Bates’ homily on the Second Sunday in Easter 2, 19 April 2020 John 20:19-31 This time of confinement is difficult for many people, especially those in developing nations, the poorest of the poor, and many of you who need to return to work to support your families and extended families. It’s really…
Easter Sunday (by Abp. Craig Bates)
Read More: Easter Sunday (by Abp. Craig Bates)Patriarch Archbishop Craig Bates’ homily on Easter Sunday, 12 April 2020 I admire those all around the world who are broadcasting masses and prayers regularly; and I hope all the clergy around the world realise what a great opportunity we have to evangelise. We can invite our family and friends to watch online and see…
Christ’s example of loving service
Read More: Christ’s example of loving serviceMaundy Thursday, 9 April 2020 Today we enter the Paschal Triduum, or Great Three Days, the most holy, solemn days in the Christian liturgical calendar. If we open our hearts and let the Liturgy, actions and words sink into our hearts, it can be life-transforming. Beginning on Maundy Thursday, Jesus enters into the final conflict with darkness…
The cross of Christ and God’s gift of healing
Read More: The cross of Christ and God’s gift of healing8 April 2020 After Jesus had cleansed the temple, in Matthew’s version there is an addition that is not in the other Gospels: “Then the blind and the lame came to Him in the temple, and He healed them.” (Matthew 21:14). After the house was cleansed and became a house of prayer, it then became a house…
Holy Week: our victory and hope
Read More: Holy Week: our victory and hopeBp. Elmer’s homily on Palm Sunday, 5 April 2020 The Church around the world enters into the holiest week of all. “Holy” means consecrated for the purpose of contemplating the acts of our Lord in His final days on earth. In His final days, His every step was carefully taken, leading to suffering then to…
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