Daily Reflection
A Happy Sacrifice for Christ, Friday, April 24, 2020: Second Week of Easter
Posted by Marie Meza
Acts 5:34-42; John 6:1-15
One amazing thing that we learn from today’s first reading is the assertion that the after being beaten the Apostles went out “rejoicing that they had been found worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name;” that is Jesus Christ. They look at ... Read More »
Wonders That Cannot Be Silenced, Thursday, April 23, 2020: Second Week of Easter
Posted by Marie Meza
Acts 5:27-33; John 3:31-36
Throughout the New Testament and in the episodes that tell the scenes of the encounter between Jesus and sick people He healed, there is one surprising thing: Jesus gives order the beneficiary of his grace to keep the secret. Unfortunately, the more He enjoins them ... Read More »
Walking In The Light Of Christ, Wednesday, April 22, 2020: Second Week of Easter
Posted by Marie Meza
Acts 5:17-26; John 3:16-21
Today’s Gospel starts with a magic verse, which in so many ways is considered as the summary of the entire Gospel and the quintessence of Christian life. “God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that everyone who believes in him ... Read More »
One Heart And One Mind, Tuesday, April 21, 2020: Second Week of Easter
Posted by Marie Meza
Acts 4:32-37; John 3:7-15
Early this week, we received a postcard from Bishop Parkes inviting us to be the Light to others, especially during these trying times. Many among us experience the challenges of loneliness. The Church is our home and our family. Yet, for weeks now we have ... Read More »
Sharing In Christ’s Inheritance, Monday, April 20, 2020: Second Week of Easter
Posted by Marie Meza
Acts 4:23-31; John 3:1-8
In the Catechism of the Catholic Church, we read the following about the sacrament of Baptism: “Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole christian life, gateway to life in the Spirit,” then “Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word” (CCC ... Read More »
He Provides For Our Mission To Be Fulfilled, Friday, April 17, 2020: Octave of Easter
Posted by Marie Meza
Acts 4:1-12; John 21:1-14
Today’s first reading reminds us that Jesus Christ is the only one we have to turn to in every circumstance and time because He is the one through whom we are saved. However, this assurance is far from being a call to just consider the ... Read More »
Finding Him Amidst Uncertainties, Thursday, April 16, 2020: Octave of Easter
Posted by Marie Meza
Acts 3:11-26; Luke 24:35-48
In today’s gospel reading, Jesus shows his Apostles His hands and His side. He assures them that He is not a ghost but the same one they used to see, to travel with, to eat with and to accompany on the preaching and healing journey. ... Read More »
Seeing Him Through The Eyes Of Faith, Wednesday, April 15, 2020: Octave of Easter
Posted by Marie Meza
Acts 3:1-10; Luke 24:13-35
Today’s Emmaus story in the gospel is a continuation of our reflection from yesterday. The Risen Lord makes himself visible through the eyes of faith. First of all, He makes sure that the disciples understand that He is the fulfillment of the Law and the ... Read More »
Always Present, Never Away…! Tuesday, April 14, 2020: Octave of Easter
Posted by Marie Meza
Acts 2:36-41; John 20:11-18
Today’s gospel helps us meditate on an important truth during this unusual Easter celebrations: The spiritual presence of the Lord and our contact with Him.
The scene of the contact between the Risen Lord and Mary is very instructive in our present context, as we ... Read More »
As I Have Done For You, Thursday, April 9, 2020: The Lord’s Supper
Posted by Marie Meza
Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-15
Holy Thursday is the celebration of the Lord’s Supper. We commemorate the institution of the Holy Eucharist and the ministerial Priesthood. The two commemorations highlight one fundamental truth: that “the Son of God came not to be served but to serve ... Read More »