Sunday, March 24, 2024 Palm Sunday Is 50:4-7; Phil 2: 6-11; Mk 14:1-15:47 Today we celebrate Palm Sunday, the gateway event to Holy Week. Though there are many rich symbolisms, if we cannot overlook one, it is ‘Jesus riding the donkey.’ The Donkey Symbolism: Jesus rides the donkey as it was prophesied about him in the […]
Saturday, March 23, 2024 Ez 37:21-28; Jn 11:45-56 Today’s Gospel follows Jesus raising Lazarus to life (verses 38-44). Let us look at the irony: when Jesus is giving life to Lazarus, his enemies plan to take away his! Another element that deserves our attention is the statement of Caiaphas, the high priest. The religious leader
Friday, March 22, 2024 Jer 20:10-13; Jn 10:31-42 For about a week, we find Jesus battling with Jews who do not accept him. Though today’s Gospel continues the theme, Jesus’ retreat to the Jordan region has lessons for us. We read that Jesus escaped from their power. Is Jesus afraid of death? No. Instead, Jesus
