First Reading: Joel 2: 12-18 | Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17 | Second Reading: Second Corinthians 5: 20 – 6:2 | Verse Before the Gospel: Psalms 95: 8 | Gospel: Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-18 Reflection on today’s reading is by Fernando Nimbu, SJ., AJAN Liaison
Lent Reflection Articles
Reflection for Easter Sunday
Readings: 1st Reading – Acts 10:34A, 37-43/ Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23/ 2nd Reading: Colossians 3:1-4 Or 1 Corinthians 5:6B-8/ Gospel: John 20:1-9 The Easter Sunday Reflection is given by Mr Pierre Nyandwi, SJ, former Assistant director Jesuit Urumuri Center (JUC), Rwanda At the glance, all the readings revolve
Holy Saturday Reflection 8th April 2023
Holy Saturday / Easter Vigil – Readings First Reading: Genesis 1: 1 – 2: 2 or 1: 1, 26-31aResponsorial Psalm: Psalms 104: 1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35 or Psalms 33: 4-5, 6-7, 12-13, 20 and 22Second Reading: Genesis 22: 1-18 or 22: 1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 16: 5, 8, 9-10,
Good Friday Reflection- APRIL 7, 2023
Readings: Isaiah 52: 13-53:12; Psalm 30: 2,6,12-13, 15-17, 25; Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9; John 18:1-19:42 As Jesus hung on the cross, he uttered seven last phrases of great meaning to those contemplating his passion and death, today, on Good Friday reflection is offered by Fr. Tersoo Gwaza, S.J. “NO CROSS, NO
A Reflection for Holy Thursday-the Lord’s Last Supper 6Th APRIL 2023
This Holy Thursday, we celebrate the institution of the Eucharist as Jesus’ body and blood. It marks the end of Lent’s almsgiving, fasting, and prayer, and the beginning of the Easter Triduum, when we contemplate Jesus’ dying and rising for our sins and God’s plan of redemption for the world.
REFLECTION ON THE 6TH SUNDAY OF LENT- PALM SUNDAY
The Courage to Witness Christ amid Joy and Crosses This Palm Sunday, the last Sunday in Lent, we hear two impactful stories: the first, that of Jesus’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem; the second, that of His crucifixion. The Reflection of today’s readings is by Br. Magoba Ronald S.J.. In the
REFLECTION ON THE GOSPEL OF THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR A: I AM THE RESURRECTION
In this wonderful homily for 5th Sunday of Lent, Year A, Sch. Rovelt Msaki S.J. explains that the key to understanding the gospel about the raising of Lazarus can be found in the words of Jesus to Martha “He is the resurrection and life.” Today the Church presents us with a
Reflection on the Gospel of the Fourth Sunday of Lent Year A: Gift of True Sight
Readings 4th Sunday of Lent (Year A): 1st Reading. 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6 – 7, 10 – 13a. Responsorial Psalm. Psalms 23: 1 – 3a, 3b – 4, 5, 6 2nd Reading. Ephesians 5:8 – 14 Gospel; John 9:1 – 41 Reflection of the reading by Monsieur Dieumerci LONDJIRINGA DRAMANI
Spiritual Thirst-Reflection on the Samaritan Woman, Year A-Third Sunday of Lent
Sunday Mass Readings for March 12, 2023: Third Sunday of Lent, Year A – Lectionary: 28 1st Reading. Exodus 17:3-7 Responsorial Psalm. Psalms 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 2nd Reading. Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 Gospel John 4:5-42 or John 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42 Reflection of the reading by Bryan P. Galligan, SJ “Is
LENTEN SEASON SHARING
2nd Sunday of Lent, Year A First Reading: Gen 12:1-4a Psalm 32(33), 4-5, 18ff Second reading: 2 Tim 1:8b-10 Gospel: Mt 17:1-9 Conversion: An Open Gate to Divine Blessings On this 2nd Sunday of Lent in Year A, our meditation from the liturgical texts engages us in a journey of
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