Acts 2:14, 36–41; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:20–25; John 10:1–10 The Good Shepherd and the Danger of False Prophets Dear friends, today the Church celebrates the Fourth Sunday of Easter, traditionally known as Good Shepherd Sunday. In the Gospel, Jesus presents Himself as the Good Shepherd and outlines the essential qualities that define authentic spiritual … Continue reading Sunday Readings (4th Sunday of Easter, Year A)

Acts 2:14, 22–33; Psalm 16; 1 Peter 1:17–21; Luke 24:13–35 The Gospel Opens Our Eyes and Sets Us Free Dear friends, We are now in the third week of Easter, within the great fifty-day celebration of the Resurrection—stretching from Easter Sunday to Pentecost. For the first disciples, this period was marked by a tension between … Continue reading Sunday Readings in Brief – Third Sunday of Easter (Year A)

Acts 2:42–47; 1 Peter 1:3–9; John 20:19–31 Divine Mercy: The Gift of Peace and the Breath of New Life Dear friends, the Church places before us this Sunday the profound mystery of Divine Mercy. This is not an abstract idea, nor a mere sentiment. Divine Mercy is concrete, costly, and transformative. It is made visible … Continue reading Sunday Readings in Brief – Second Sunday of Easter, Year A

Easter Vigil Theme: Love Through All Ages Dear friends, tonight and tomorrow we will mark Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday. Easter stands at the very center of our faith as Christians. It is not merely a feast among others; it is the decisive moment in the history of salvation—the moment when the fullness of God’s … Continue reading Sunday Readings in Brief: Easter Vigil & Easter Sunday

Matthew 21:1–11; Isaiah 50:4–7; Psalm 21(22); Philippians 2:6–11; Matthew 26:14–27:66 Sacrificing for a Greater Cause Dear friends, today we enter into the solemn threshold of Holy Week with Palm Sunday—the day Jesus makes His public and deliberate entry into Jerusalem as King. For weeks prior, He had withdrawn from public attention because His life was … Continue reading Sunday Readings in Brief – Palm Sunday (Year A)