Monthly Archives: April 2026

SALVATION Acts 4:1–12 /Psalm 118 / John 21:1–14 “There is salvation in no one else…” this is a bold, uncomfortable truth spoken by Peter that many today would rather ignore. Let’s be honest, we talk about salvation but do we really understand it? Salvation is not just about escaping problems. It is not just about […]

Revelation through the Eucharist Acts 3:1–10; Psalm 105; Luke 24:13–35 “They recognized him at the breaking of bread” (Luke 24:30–31). This statement shows the paramount place of the Eucharist in the lives of the disciples. The same applies to us today. The Catechism of the Catholic Church (1324–1327) states that the Eucharist is “the source […]

The Paschal Candle The Paschal candle that shall be installed this night represents Christ as the Light of the World who has come to dispel the darkness of sin and death. You must have noticed that the Paschal candle carries certain symbols, as shown in the picture below. These symbols are not strange in biblical […]

𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐘 𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐃𝐀𝐘  Today is Holy Saturday, and according to the most ancient tradition, this is the night of keeping vigil for the Lord (Ex 12:42), in which the faithful, following the Gospel admonition (Lk 12:35–37), should be like those looking for the Lord when he returns, carrying lighted lamps in their hands, so that at […]

SAIAH 52:13–53:12; PSALM 31; HEBREWS 4:14–16, 5:7-9; JOHN 18:1–19:42 In today’s reflection, we shall be concerned with some basic questions and lessons. What is Good Friday?: Good Friday is the day we commemorate Jesus Christ’s Passion, crucifixion, and death. It is a mandatory day of fasting and abstinence. This is the day of the crucifixion, […]

Betrayal ISAIAH 50:4–9; PSALM 69; MATTHEW 26:14–25 Judas accepted thirty pieces of silver to hand Jesus over to the Jewish authorities. Betrayal is the violation of a person’s trust or confidence. It comes from those you relate with. David was no stranger to betrayal: “If an enemy were insulting me, I could endure it; if […]