01 Apr – Maundy Thursday; Mass of the Lord’s Supper Today we celebrate Christ’s twofold giving of Himself. To His enemies, to die on the cross for the life of the world. He is the paschal victim, whose blood saves His people (see the Old Testament Reading). To His friends and disciples, His Church – [...]
01 Apr – Maundy Thursday; Chrism Mass _____________________ Isaiah 61:1-3,6,8-9 The spirit of the Lord has been given to me, for the Lord has anointed me. He has sent me to bring good news to the poor, to bind up hearts that are broken; to proclaim liberty to captives, freedom to those in prison; to [...]
29 Mar – Tuesday of Holy Week _____________________ Isaiah 49:1-6 Islands, listen to me, pay attention, remotest peoples. The Lord called me before I was born, from my mother’s womb he pronounced my name. He made my mouth a sharp sword, and hid me in the shadow of his hand. He made me into a [...]
29 Mar – Monday of Holy Week _____________________ Isaiah 42:1-7 Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom my soul delights. I have endowed him with my spirit that he may bring true justice to the nations. He does not cry out or shout aloud, or make his voice heard in [...]
28 Mar – Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion Hosanna to the Son of David the King of Israel. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest _____________________ Luke 19:28-40 Jesus went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. Now when he was near Bethphage and Bethany, close by [...]
10 Apr – Good Friday: Celebration of the Lord’s Passion ____________________ Isaiah 52:13-53-12 See, my servant shall prosper, he shall be raised high and greatly exalted. Even as many were amazed at him so marred was his look beyond human semblance and his appearance beyond that of the sons of man so shall he startle [...]
09 Apr – Holy Thursday: Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper ____________________ Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 The Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron in Egypt: “This month is to be the first month in the year for you. Give these instructions to the whole community of Israel: On the tenth day of this month each man [...]
09 Apr – Holy Thursday (Chrism Mass) ____________________ Isaiah 61:1-3, 6, 8-9 The Spirit of the Lord has been given to me for the Lord has anointed me. He has sent to bring good news to the poor, To bind up hearts that are broken; To proclaim liberty to captives Freedom to those in prison; [...]
08 Apr – Wednesday of Holy Week ____________________ Isaiah 50:4-9 Lord Yahweh has given me a disciple’s tongue, for me to know how to give a word of comfort to the weary. Morning by morning he makes my ear alert to listen like a disciple. Lord Yahweh has opened my ear and I have not [...]
07 Apr – Tuesday of Holy Week ____________________ Isaiah 49:1-6 Islands, listen to me, pay attention, remotest peoples. The Lord called me before I was born, from my mother’s womb he pronounced my name. He made my mouth a sharp sword, and hid me in the shadow of his hand. He made me into a [...]
