Words of Spirit and Life

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) – 29th May 2016

Theme: THE EUCHARIST EFFECTS SALVATION Genesis 14:18-20; Psalm 109 (110): 1-4. R/ v. 4; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Luke 9:11-17 Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ or “Corpus Christi”! The gospel today tells us that Jesus fed five thousand men with five loaves and two fish! Indeed the…
The Most Holy Trinity (C) – 22nd May 2016

Theme: THE MOST HOLY TRINITY: THE MYSTERY OF GOD’S LOVE IN CREATION, SALVATION AND SANCTIFICATION! Proverbs 8:22-31; Psalm 8:4-9. R/ v. 2; Romans 5:1-5 John 16:12-15 Today we celebrate the Solemnity of THE MOST HOLY TRINITY! THE MOST HOLY TRINITY is the mystery of God’s love in Creation, Salvation and Sanctification, that is, God the…
Pentecost Sunday (C) – 15th May 2016

Theme: THE HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD’S LOVE Acts 2:1-11; Psalm 103 (104): 1. 24. 29-31. 34. R/ cf v. 30; Romans 8:8-17 John 14: 15-16. 23-26 Today is Pentecost Sunday, Liturgical Year C! Today we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit! The Holy Spirit is the Holy Spirit of God’s love! Theologians tell…
7th Sunday of Easter (C) – 8th May 2016

Acts 7:55-60 Revelation 22:12-14. 16-17. 20 John 17:20-26 We celebrated the Ascension of the Lord on Thursday. Today the 7th Sunday of Easter we continue with the theme of the Ascension in our Eucharistic celebration. The celebration of the Ascension of the Lord includes the giving of the Holy Spirit so that we will also…
6th Sunday of Easter (C) – 1st May 2016

Theme: THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL HELP US UNDERSTAND THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS AND PUT THEM INTO PRACTICE Acts 15:1-2. 22-29; Psalm 66 (67): 2-3. 5-6. 8. R/ v. 4; Apocalypse 21:10-14. 22-23 John 14:23-29 Today is the 6th Sunday of Easter, Liturgical year C. Next Sunday will be “The Ascension of the Lord”, and the…
5th Sunday of Easter (C) – 24th April 2016

Theme: WE ARE TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER AS JESUS LOVED US Acts 14:21-27; Psalm 144 (145): 8-13. R/ v. 1; Apocalypse (Revelation) 21:1-5 John 13:31-35 Today is the 5th Sunday of Easter, Liturgical Year C. The gospel today tells us to love one another as Jesus loved us, that is, to love one another in…
4th Sunday of Easter (C) Good Shepherd Sunday/Vocation Sunday – 17th April 2016

Theme: THE GOOD SHEPHERD KNOWS, LOVES AND SACRIFICES HIMSELF FOR HIS SHEEP Acts 13:14. 43-52; Psalm 99 (100): 1-3. 5. R/ v. 3; Apocalypse (Revelation) 7:9. 14-17 Jn 10:27-30 Today is the 4th Sunday of Easter, Liturgical year C. Today is also Good Shepherd Sunday/Vocation Sunday! The gospel today tells us about Jesus Christ the Good…
3rd Sunday of Easter (C) – 10th April 2016

Theme: THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH TO PREACH THE GOOD NEWS FOR THE SALVATION OF THE WORLD Acts 5:27-32. 40-41; Psalm 29 (30):2. 4-6. 11-13. R/ v. 2; Apocalypse 5:11-14 John 21:1-19 (Shorter Form, 21:1-14) Today is the 3rd Sunday of Easter, Liturgical year C. The readings today tell us about the mission of the Church…
2nd Sunday of Easter (C) Divine Mercy Sunday – 3rd April 2016

Theme: I BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST WHO ROSE AGAIN FROM THE DEAD Acts 5:12-16; Psalm 117:2-4. 22-27. R/ v. 1; Apocalypse 1:9-13. 17-19 John 20:19-31 Today is the Second Sunday of Easter. Today is also the Octave Day of Easter, that is, the eighth day of Easter. Easter is the biggest feast in the Church!…
EASTER SUNDAY – 27th March 2016

Theme: WE DIE AND RISE WITH JESUS CHRIST TO THE NEW LIFE OF EASTER IN BAPTISM Acts 10:34. 37-43; Psalm 117:1-2. 16-17. 22-23. R/ v. 24; Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-9 A happy Easter to all of you! We are happy because Jesus Christ has risen from the dead! We are happy because last night we also…