The Unstoppable Gospel Acts 5:17-26; Psalm 34; John 3:16-21 “The men you imprisoned are in the Temple, preaching to the people.” Peter and the other apostles were imprisoned for preaching about the risen Christ, but miraculously, they were set free. No one can imprison the news about the risen Christ, and no one can stop […]
Monthly Archives: April 2025
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Believers’ model Acts 4:32–37; Psalm 92; John 3:7–15 “The whole group of believers was united, heart and soul.” This statement underscores the practice of the early Christian Church. They worked together to build the body of Christ. None of their members was ever in need, as everything they owned was held in common. Today’s Christians […]
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BORN OF WATER AND THE SPIRIT Acts 4:23-31; Psalm 2; John 3:1-8 Jesus said to Nicodemus, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God” (John 3:5). Being born of water refers to baptism, while being born of the Spirit refers to […]
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PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS Acts 4:13–21; Psalm 118; Mark 16:9–15 In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus says, “Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News” (Mark 16:15). This verse summarizes the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:19, where Jesus instructs His disciples to preach and baptize those they meet. As followers of Christ, it […]
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Salvation Acts 4:1–12; Psalm 118; John 21:1–14 Today’s readings focus on the subject of salvation. Salvation refers to deliverance from danger or suffering, often referring to temporal or eternal spiritual deliverance. The Bible uses this term to describe Paul’s release from prison (Phil 1:19), while Jesus equated salvation with entering the kingdom of God (Matthew […]
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The Resurrected Body ACTS 3:11-26; PSALM 8; LUKE 24:35-48 In Luke 24:35-48, Jesus appears to His disciples after His resurrection, and they initially mistake Him for a ghost. However, Jesus clarifies the difference, showing them His hands and feet and eating broiled fish to demonstrate His physical body (Luke 24:42-43). Therefore, the resurrected body is […]
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FR. DANIEL EVBOTOKHAI ANASTASIS: THE RISE THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING ACTS 10:34, 37-43; PSALM 118; COLOSSIANS 3:1-4; JOHN 20:1-9 The word “Resurrection” comes from the Greek word “Anastasis,” meaning “raising up” or “standing up.” Jesus rose up after His death, just as He prefigured on His way to Calvary when He fell and rose again. Resurrection […]
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Good Friday is a day Christians commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. Despite its somber nature, it’s called “Good” Friday because of the ultimate good that came from Jesus’ sacrifice – the salvation of humanity. The term “good” in Good Friday refers to: – Paradoxical Goodness: The suffering and death of Jesus, though […]
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On Holy Thursday, there are two Masses: the Chrism Mass and the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. The Chrism Mass is the manifestation of the priests’ communion with their bishop. Every priest is expected to participate in this celebration, as it symbolizes the unity between the bishop and priests. It also offers them an opportunity […]
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MARY ANOINTS JESUS ISAIAH 42:1–7; PSALM 27; JOHN 12:1–11 All four gospels present an account of Jesus being anointed by a woman with a costly jar of perfume (Matthew 26:6–13; Mark 14:3–9; Luke 7:36–50; John 12:1–8). Only John’s gospel identified the woman as Mary of Bethany, the sister of Martha and Lazarus (John 11:2). Mary’s […]
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