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  Easter Thursday  Acts 3:11-26  Psalm 8:2,5-9 Luke 24:35-48 There are countless powerful lessons we can learn from today’s readings. In the Gospel, we witness an incredible scene: the person who stands before the disciples, showing them his wounded hands and side, is a real person—not a ghost. Jesus is truly risen and alive! What a breathtaking moment! Just imagine what the disciples must have felt—joy intertwined with sadness, recalling how they ran away when he was arrested in Gethsemane. Yet, he calls them closer, inviting them to touch him, revealing his desire for a deeper connection. His wounds transform their disbelief and denial into healing, forgiveness, peace, and mercy. They open the gateway to salvation and eternal life. Isaiah 53:5 reminds us, "By his wounds, we are healed." The Church, as a visible sign of Christ’s love and the vessel of the Sacraments, is incredibly powerful. The Seven Sacraments—given by Christ—are profoundly effective in sharing His grac...
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  Easter Wednesday  Acts 3:1-10  Psalm 104(105):1-4,6-9 Luke 24:13-35 Peter and John, once different in nature—Peter as a motivator and John as a mystic—now share closer fellowship after the Last Supper and Resurrection. They, both fishermen and opposites by nature, walk together to the temple and encounter a crippled beggar. Peter heals him in Jesus' name, leading to joy, worship, and recognition of Jesus' authority; this emphasizes that miracles come through His name, symbolizing His power and glory. The story highlights Jesus' resurrection, the power of His name, and the importance of heartfelt thankfulness in spiritual life. True worship ignites our hearts, urging us to do God's will, not just call His name. 
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  Easter Tuesday  Acts 2:36-41  Psalm 32(33):4-5,18-20,22 John 20:11-18 NEVER CEASE TO PROCLAIM THE JOY OF EASTER  I have always found the scene of Jesus appearing to Mary Magdalene to be deeply moving. In that moment, Jesus Christ, the risen Lord, stands before her, and she mistakes him for a gardener who has taken away the body of Jesus. Reflecting on today’s gospel story, we see that Mary Magdalene mourns for a while before looking into the tomb. When the angel asks her what she is seeking, her grief and sorrow cloud her vision, preventing her from seeing the bigger picture—that Jesus is alive, the Master Gardener, the creator of all seeds, plants, flowers, and trees. Often, we too allow distress, worries, and deep concerns to overshadow the miracles happening around us. We sometimes let these burdens obscure our perception of God’s presence in our lives. We must ask ourselves: what are we truly seeking? Are we pursuing earthly desires or aiming for eternal life? ...
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  Easter Monday  Acts 2:14,​22-33 Psalm 15(16):1-2,5,7-11 Matthew 28:8-15 DO NOT BE AFRAID TO PROCLAIM THE EASTER MESSAGE  During this Easter season , the first reading is taken from the Acts of the Apostles. The Church makes this selection for a significant reason. The Acts of the Apostles linked with the post resurrection account of Christ’s ascension, the replacement of Judas Iscariot with Matthias and Pentecost-a pivotal day when the Church, promised and established by Jesus, is inaugurated. The narrative of Acts chronicles the history of the Church and the Apostles' mission to disseminate the Gospel throughout the world, fulfilling the Great Commission given by the Risen Jesus (Matthew 28:10-20). During the Easter Season, we also encounter the early Gospel message preached by Peter and Paul. For example, in Acts 2:32-33, Peter proclaims: "God raised this Jesus; of this we are all witnesses. Exalted at the right hand of God, he poured forth the promise of the Holy Spi...
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  It is not good for the man to be alone”  (Genesis 2:18). Beyond human companionship, we are invited into a deeper communion—with God Himself. Through Christ, we are offered not only friendship but salvation. The message of Easter is grounded in sacrificial love.  “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son”  (John 3:16). Jesus’ suffering and death on the cross reveal a Savior who enters into our pain, while His resurrection proclaims victory over sin and death. As Paul writes,  “But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us”  (Romans 5:8). Easter assures us that we are never abandoned. In our struggles—whether personal, relational, or societal—we are not left to our own strength. Christ walks with us, even carrying our burdens alongside us:  “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest”  (Matthew 11:28). This is the heart of the Easter message: not...
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  Easter Sunday  Acts 10:34,​37-43 · Psalm 117(118):1-2,16-17,22-23 Colossians 3:1-4  John 20:1-9 Throughout the world, numerous individuals awoke this morning in a new state of grace—specifically, baptismal grace. These are the fortunate individuals who were baptized during the recent Easter vigil. While some may have been infants, the majority were likely adults. For those baptized as infants, the details of that occasion are generally beyond recollection. However, for adults, the act of baptism is undoubtedly memorable, signifying the forgiveness of all previous sins and offering a complete new beginning. It also signifies that God the Blessed Trinity has taken permanent residence within their immortal souls.  Such an event represents a profound transformation and a fresh start. Moreover, it provides reassurance to the newly baptized that, having taken residence within them, God will never abandon them. The Church will provide ongoing support; even if circums...
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  EASTER VIGIL THE READINGS  1. Genesis 1:1-2:2 and Psalm 104 2. Genesis 22:1-18 and Psalm 16 3. Exodus 14:15-15: and Psalm: Exod.15 4. Isaiah 54:5-14 and Psalm 30 5. Isaiah 55:1-11 and Psalm: Isaiah:12 6. Baruch 3:9-15.32-4:4 and Psalm 19 7. Ezekiel 36:16-17a.18-28 and Psalm:42 8. Romans 6:3-11 and Psalm:118 9. Matthew 28:1-10 THE GREAT VIGIL  The Easter Vigil is one of the oldest and most important ceremonies in the Church, celebrating Christ’s resurrection and His victory over death, which brings hope and removes fear of the afterlife. After preparing through Lent, we rejoice in this moment of salvation. The readings trace the story of salvation—from creation, through human sin, to Christ’s redemptive death and resurrection. Through His resurrection, creation is fulfilled, life is renewed, and light overcomes darkness. God revealed Himself fully through Jesus Christ, and accepting Him brings eternal life. Through baptism, we share in Christ’s death and resurrection, re...
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