First Reading Acts 5:12–16; Psalm 118:2–4, 13–15, 22–24; Second Reading Revelation 1:9–11, 12–13, 17–19; Gospel John 20:19–31 Psalm: Psalm 118:2–4, 13–15, 22–24 Let Israel say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Let the house of Aaron say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Let those who fear the Lord say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” I was pushed hard, so that I was falling, but the Lord helped me. The Lord is my strength and my might; he has become my salvation. There are glad songs of victory in the tents of the righteous: “The right hand of the Lord does valiantly; … Continue reading Second Sunday of Easter  Year C: Fr. Wojciech Szypula, SVD

EMMAUS WALK,  EASTER MONDAY 2019 This years Emmaus Walk in Arusha SVD District brought together the youths from three parishes and two outstation, that are run by the Divine Word Missionaries. The journey started at St. Luke outstation in Matepes and culminated in Burka Parish. As usual we began the mass up to the Gloria, then we read the Emmaus Passage from the Gospel of Luke 24:14-35. The two by two we walked meditating upon the passage, the events of Easter and some questions about the youth in the 21st Century. In the midway, we read the First reading and … Continue reading Jesus in the Midst of the Youth

First Reading: Isaiah 50:4–7 Psalm 22:8–9, 17–20, 23–24; Second Reading Philippians 2:6–11; Gospel Luke 23:1–49 Psalm 22:8–9, 17–20, 23–24  All who see me mock at me; they make mouths at me, they shake their heads; “Commit your cause to the Lord; let him deliver— let him rescue the one in whom he delights!” For dogs are all around me; a company of evildoers encircles me. My hands and feet have shriveled; I can count all my bones. They stare and gloat over me; they divide my clothes among themselves, and for my clothing they cast lots. But you, O Lord, do … Continue reading Passion Sunday Year C By Wojciech Szypula, SVD

  On April 6, the friends of SVD, a lay partner group associated with the Divine Word Missionaries, met in the Common Formation Center in Langata Nairobi for a Day of Recollection. This is in preparation for the Easter as is our call as committed Christians. In not so many years ago, spiritual recollections and retreats were thought to be a thing of religious and priests. However, today, many lay people have embraced the spirit of retreating out of their busy day to day activities. This has enhanced to a great extent their understanding of their responsibilities as well as … Continue reading A Moment of Recollection