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, … 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 … 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 … Continue reading A Moment of Recollection

  First Reading Isaiah 43:16–21 Psalm 126:1–6 Second Reading Philippians 3:8–14 Gospel John 8:1–11  Prayer  Psalm 126:1–6 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has … Continue reading Fifth Sunday of Lent Year C by Wojciech Szypula

  First Reading   Joshua 5:9, 10–12 Psalm 34:2–7 Second Reading 2 Corinthians 5:17–21 Gospel   Luke 15:1–3, 11–32 Psalm 34:2–7  I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad. O magnify the Lord … Continue reading Fourth Sunday of Lent Year c Wojciech Szypula