John

During these Sundays in Eastertide we hear how the news of the Risen Lord spread among his disciples. Today it is the apostle Thomas who is confronted with what he hardly dares to hope - that the Master is alive, no longer bound by the constraints of death. When he finally comes face to face with Jesus and sees for himself the marks of his Passion all his fears and hesitations … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 07.04.24

Christ is risen! He is truly risen! Alleluia! The Easter message of joy echoes through the whole world proclaiming Christ's ultimate victory of light over darkness, grace over sin, and life over death. It is the message on which we build our lives and to which we anchor our own hope of victory with him. During this solemn Easter season of 50 days we joyfully give thanks to … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 31.03.24

"True reverence for the Lord's passion means fixing the eyes of our heart on Jesus crucified and recognizing in Him our own humanity." Each year, we hear the account of Jesus, his Father, the disciples, all the people of his time, and the terrible account of the final days, the final week. The Church celebrates this sixth Sunday of Lent as both Palm Sunday and Passion … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 24.03.24

"Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's might hand, that he may lift you up in good time." This is the final Sunday before Holy Week, which begins next Sunday with Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion. Today we focus our attention on the nearness and coming of the hour of Jesus' glorification. The glorification of Jesus refers to his suffering, death and Resurrection, for … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 17.03.24

Rejoice in the Lord! This fourth Sunday of Lent is always about rejoicing. We rejoice because we have made it halfway through Lent! We rejoice because the Lord continues to call us his people and to draw us to Himself. We rejoice because we know that Jesus came in the flesh for us, died for us and is raised from the dead for us. The Church invites us to hope and rejoice as we … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 10.03.24