News & Reflections
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday April 5, 2026 He is Risen! Easter Sunday is the triumph of life over death, light over darkness, hope over despair. The tomb is empty—love has won. Meaning: Easter Sunday is also known as the “Sunday of the Resurrection” Scripture: First Reading: Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Second Reading: Colossians
Holy Saturday 2026
Holy Saturday April 4, 2026 On Holy Saturday, the world waits in stillness. Christ lies in the tomb. Hope seems hidden—but not lost. Meaning: Holy Saturday, or “Holy Sabbath” — the day of waiting in the tomb Scripture: Reading One: Genesis 1:1-2:2 Reading Two: Genesis 22:1-18 Reading Three: Exodus 14:15-15:1
Good Friday 2026
Good Friday April 3, 2026 Good Friday is the day of the Cross. Jesus gives everything— His body, His blood, His life—for love of us. Meaning: The Friday of Holy Week is known as Good Friday, or “Friday of the Passion of the Lord.” Scripture: First Reading: Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Second
Holy Thursday
Holy Thursday Tonight, we enter the heart of the Triduum. Holy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper, the institution of the Eucharist, and Jesus washing the disciples’ feet. Meaning: Holy Thursday has also been known as “Maundy Thursday” or “Commandment Thursday” (Maundy from mandatum, meaning “command”)—referring to Jesus’ command to love
Wednesday of Holy Week 2026
Wednesday of Holy Week On Spy Wednesday, we remember Judas’ quiet betrayal… done in secrecy, hidden from others. Meaning: Traditionally called “Spy Wednesday” because Judas secretly arranged to betray Jesus. Scripture: First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-9a Gospel: Matthew 26:14-25 Take a moment to pause and reflect… Are there areas of
Tuesday of Holy Week
Tuesday of Holy Week Holy Tuesday highlights Jesus’ teaching in Jerusalem and His foretelling of betrayal and denial. Even among His closest friends, weakness and fear begin to surface. Meaning: “Holy Tuesday” signifies that this is the third day of Holy Week. Sometimes known as “Fig Tuesday” because of Jesus’
Monday of Holy Week 2026
Monday of Holy Week On Holy Monday, we recall moments like Jesus cleansing the Temple and His anointing at Bethany. These moments reveal a call to purity, devotion, and love without counting the cost. Meaning: “Holy Monday” signifies that this is the second day of Holy Week Scripture: First Reading:
Palm Sunday 2026
Palm Sunday Today we enter Holy Week with Palm Sunday, remembering Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Crowds welcomed Him with palms, crying “Hosanna!”—yet within days, those cries would turn to “Crucify Him.” Meaning: “Sunday of Palms” — also historically called Passion Sunday because it introduces the full story of Christ’s
Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, 2026
1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Psalm 23; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1, 6-9,13-17, 34-38 Not as man sees does God see, because man sees the appearance but the Lord looks into the heart. We see in the first reading how carefully the future King David was selected from among his
Reflection for the Third Sunday of Lent, 2026
Exodus 17:3-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-2, 5-8; John 4:5-42 Christ died at the appointed time for the ungodly. Many of you are probably familiar with The Fellowship of the Ring, a novel by J.R.R. Tolkien. In it the reluctant hero Frodo lamented the heavy responsibility which had fallen to
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