While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. But their eyes were kept from recognizing him. When he was at table with them, he took bread and blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened and they recognized him (LK 24: 15-16, 30-31). read more

Jesus appears to seven of his disciples, among them Peter who proclaims his unfailing love for the Lord. Jesus commissions him to feed the sheep. Later in the face of persecution, Peter and the apostles proclaim the name of Jesus, the Lamb who was slain and who rescues us from death. read more

Thomas believed because he saw the risen Jesus. Although we have never seen him, we believe that Jesus is the Christ, begotten by God. We give thanks to the Lord that he has formed us into a community of believers, united in the Spirit. read more

Thomas believed because he saw the risen Jesus. Although we have never seen him, we believe that Jesus is the Christ, begotten by God. We give thanks to the Lord that he has formed us a community of believers, united in the Spirit. read more

Our Redeemer has risen from the tomb; let us sing a hymn of praise to the Lord our God, alleluia. read more

They buried the Lord and sealed the tomb by rolling a large stone in front of it. They stationed soldiers there to guard it (Mt 27:66). Easter, for which we are to celebrate this evening, is a reminder of the hope that brings new life. We celebrate in the darkness the hope of light, and we are called to bring this light of hope out into the world.! read more

There is no greater love, than to lay down one's life for one's friends. read more

If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also out to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example that you also should do as I have done to you (Jn 13:14-15). read more

If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also out to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example that you also should do as I have done to you (Jn 13:14-15). read more

Truly, truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me. The disciples looked at one another, uncertain of whom he spoke. Lord, who is it? Jesus answered, it is he to whom I shall give this morsel when I have dipped it. So when he had dipped the morsel he gave it to Judas. Then satan entered into him and it was night (Jn 13: 21-30). read more

To him the gatekeeper opens; the sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish, and no one shall snatch them out of my hand. (Jn 10). read more

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; peace in heaven and glory in the highest. read more