First Reading  Acts 1:1–11; Psalm 47:2–3, 6–9; Second Reading Ephesians 1:17–23; Gospel                      Luke 24:46–53 Prayer Psalm 47:2–3, 6–9 Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout to God with loud songs of joy. For the Lord, the Most High, is awesome, a great king over all the earth. God has gone up with a shout, the Lord with the sound of … Continue reading The Ascension of the Lord year C by Wojciech Szypula

  First Reading: Acts 14:21–27; Psalm 145:8–13; Second Reading: Revelation 21:1–5; Gospel: John 13:31-33,34-35 Psalm Psalm 145:8–13 The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The Lord is good to all, and his compassion is over all that he has made. All your works shall give thanks to you, O Lord, and all your … Continue reading Fifth Sunday of Easter Year C: by Wojciech Szypula

Celebrating the Laity in the Church The Catholic Church is made up of the shepherds and the Sheep of the Clergy and the Laity if you like. After the Second Vatican Council, the role of the laity in the Church has seen a lot of transformation. The lay people have seen their participation in the … Continue reading The Feast of the Sheep

  Consecrated Life in 21st Century Brief Historical Overview Christianity has been around in the world for the last 2000 years. We do not know how long it will continue until Jesus returns as he promised (2 Tim 4:1). Here in Africa, Christianity is between 150 and 200 years old depending on which part of … Continue reading From St. Paul to Pope Francis

  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 … Continue reading Second Sunday of Easter  Year C: Fr. Wojciech Szypula, SVD