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Monday 6 April 2026 - I saw the Lord always before me Apr 06, 2026

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Monday 6 April 2026

Today is Monday the 6th of April, in the first week of Easter. Salt of the Sound sings, ‘Praise to the Lord’. Take a moment to draw near to the Lord as you begin this time of prayer... Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation O my soul, praise him, for he is your health and salvation Come, all who hear; now to his temple draw near Join me in glad adoration Praise to the Lord, above all things so wondrously reigning Sheltering you under his wings, and so gently sustaining Ponder anew what the Almighty can do If with his love he befriends you Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore him All that has life and breath, come now with praises before him Let the Amen sound from his people again Gladly forever adore him Let the Amen sound from his people again Gladly forever adore him Today’s reading is from the Acts of the Apostles. Acts 2:14, 22-33 But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them: ‘Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. ‘You that are Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth,a man attested to you by God with deeds of power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know— this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of those outside the law. But God raised him up, having freed him from death,because it was impossible for him to be held in its power. For David says concerning him, “I saw the Lord always before me, for he is at my right hand so that I will not be shaken; therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; moreover, my flesh will live in hope. For you will not abandon my soul to Hades, or let your Holy One experience corruption. You have made known to me the ways of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence.” ‘Fellow Israelites, I may say to you confidently of our ancestor David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. Since he was a prophet, he knew that God had sworn with an oath to him that he would put one of his descendants on his throne. Foreseeing this, David spoke of the resurrection of the Messiah, saying, “He was not abandoned to Hades, nor did his flesh experience corruption.” This Jesus God raised up, and of that all of us are witnesses. Being therefore exalted at the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this that you both see and hear.’ Even though he is inspired by the Holy Spirit, Peter has quite a task here. He has to explain to the very people who cried out for Jesus to be crucified why they should now believe that God has raised Jesus from the dead. What’s your own first reaction to Peter’s words? Peter talks of himself and those with him as witnesses to the resurrection. How might that be said of you yourself in your own following of Christ? As the second part of this passage is read again, listen for the ways in which Peter uses the Old Testament, the scriptures that his audience would have been very familiar with. But God raised him up, having freed him from death,because it was impossible for him to be held in its power. For David says concerning him, “I saw the Lord always before me, for he is at my right hand so that I will not be shaken; therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; moreover, my flesh will live in hope. For you will not abandon my soul to Hades, or let your Holy One experience corruption. You have made known to me the ways of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence.” ‘Fellow Israelites, I may say to you confidently of our ancestor David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. Since he was a prophet, he knew that God had sworn with an oath to him that he would put one of his descendants on his throne. Foreseeing this, David spoke of the resurrection of the Messiah, saying, “He was not abandoned to Hades, nor did his flesh experience corruption.” This Jesus God raised up, and of that all of us are witnesses. Being therefore exalted at the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this that you both see and hear.’ Speak, finally, with Jesus about what it means for you this year to be moving from Lent into Eastertide. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be World without end Amen

Sunday 5 April 2026 - He saw and believed Apr 05, 2026

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Sunday 5 April 2026

Today is Easter Sunday, the 5th of April. A very happy Easter to you! We pray that the joy of this day would come alive in you in a new way, as we hear the University of Johannesburg Choir sing 'Ndisondela Kuwe', “I come to you in prayer, almighty God. You are worthy to be praised.” Today’s reading is from the Gospel of John. John 20:1-9 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, ‘They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.’ Then Peter and the other disciple set out and went towards the tomb. The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. He bent down to look in and saw the linen wrappings lying there, but he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen wrappings lying there, and the cloth that had been on Jesus’ head, not lying with the linen wrappings but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not understand the scripture, that he must rise from the dead. Mary Magdalene, Peter and John take their first confused steps towards belief that Jesus has risen from the dead, even though they don’t fully understand what this means or how it will affect their lives. How do you detect the resurrection of Jesus in your life and in the world? Jesus’ disciples took time to understand the full implications of his resurrection, and Matthew’s gospel tells us that even after forty days of risen appearances, some still doubted. Is there anything that makes it hard for you to believe that Jesus has conquered death and sin forever? As you hear the reading repeated, imagine that you are in the empty tomb on the first Easter morning. Remembering Jesus’ recent death, what is your response to what you see? John 20:1-9 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, ‘They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.’ Then Peter and the other disciple set out and went towards the tomb. The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. He bent down to look in and saw the linen wrappings lying there, but he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen wrappings lying there, and the cloth that had been on Jesus’ head, not lying with the linen wrappings but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not understand the scripture, that he must rise from the dead. Jesus pronounced blessed all who would come to believe in him without having seen his risen body. What graces and blessings do you find yourself wanting to ask of the risen Jesus this Easter day? We adore you O Christ and we bless you For by your Holy Cross and Resurrection, You have redeemed the world. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be World without end Amen

Saturday 4 April 2026 - The waiting experience Apr 04, 2026

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Saturday 4 April 2026

Welcome to the Saturday Examen. This week’s readings can be hard to absorb and yet we are invited every year to walk the road to Calvary with Jesus. It needs courage and generosity to do this, yet we know that these days overflow with grace if we can stay with them as they unfold. St. Ignatius emphasizes the importance of entering into the waiting experience of Holy Saturday. The creeds and ancient icons of Jesus ‘descending into hell’ show him in the dark vault of the underworld, flattening the gates of hell with strong feet in which we see the mark of the nails. Satan is crushed under the gates and lies there, bound and chained as he has previously bound and chained us and all of God’s creation. The vault below is full of the locks and chains with which Satan has imprisoned us, but Jesus pulls Adam and Eve into the light of his love and freedom. St. Paul tells us that he frees the whole of creation from the frustration to which it was subject. Everything and everyone is brought to the fulness of life in Jesus. As you think of this time of waiting, and the liberation brought to our world by Jesus’ death and resurrection, become aware of God’s presence in your life and in the world. What gifts and graces would you want to thank God for, as you remember experiencing God’s liberating love and mercy in your life? Perhaps you can find an icon of this scene to contemplate. If not, how do you feel as you imagine Jesus freeing us and the whole of creation from all that is death-dealing and that frustrates God’s life-giving purposes? Choose one of this week’s readings and remember the gifts that you prayed for. Perhaps you want to express sorrow and repentance. How do you find yourself praying now in this Holy Saturday waiting time? Tomorrow, we celebrate the glorious miracle of Jesus’ rising from death and darkness into eternal light. He takes us with him, even when the circumstances of our life or of the world around us seem empty of hope. What gifts and graces do you want to ask of him for the renewal of the world? We adore you O Christ and we bless you For by your Holy Cross, You have redeemed the world. Amen

Friday 3 April 2026 - It is finished Apr 03, 2026

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Friday 3 April 2026

Today is Good Friday, the 3rd of April. Ex Cathedra, directed by Jeffrey Skidmore, sing Versa est in luctum by Alonso Lobo. Versa est in luctum: My harp is tuned for sorrow. ‘Tuning your harp for sorrow’ is a conscious, deliberate preparation for sadness to come. As we begin to recall the suffering and death of Christ, how can you prepare yourself for this sorrow? If you find that difficult, let this music help you. Today’s reading is from the Gospel of John. John 19:25-37 Meanwhile, standing near the cross of Jesus were his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing beside her, he said to his mother, ‘Woman, here is your son.’ Then he said to the disciple, ‘Here is your mother.’ And from that hour the disciple took her into his own home. After this, when Jesus knew that all was now finished, he said (in order to fulfil the scripture), ‘I am thirsty.’ A jar full of sour wine was standing there. So they put a sponge full of the wine on a branch of hyssop and held it to his mouth. When Jesus had received the wine, he said, ‘It is finished.’ Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. Since it was the day of Preparation, the Jews did not want the bodies left on the cross during the sabbath, especially because that sabbath was a day of great solemnity. So they asked Pilate to have the legs of the crucified men broken and the bodies removed. Then the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first and of the other who had been crucified with him. But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs. Instead, one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and at once blood and water came out. (He who saw this has testified so that you also may believe. His testimony is true, and he knows that he tells the truth.) These things occurred so that the scripture might be fulfilled, ‘None of his bones shall be broken.’ And again another passage of scripture says, ‘They will look on the one whom they have pierced.’ If we had heard today’s Gospel reading in full, we would have heard how different people respond to God’s willingness in Jesus to empty himself completely for our sake: Peter’s fear, Pilate’s prevarications, the stubborn rejection of the religious leaders. But here in this scene, we see the faithfulness of the women, his Mother and the beloved disciple and the resolute love of Jesus himself. Where do you find your mind and heart staying in this scene? The death of Jesus is almost too much for us to stay with for long. Take time to speak to him or to anyone else in this scene, noticing what you are drawn to ask for or to say. As we listen again to part of the reading, ask for the grace to enter as deeply as you can into this solemn moment of Jesus’ Passion. Meanwhile, standing near the cross of Jesus were his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing beside her, he said to his mother, ‘Woman, here is your son.’ Then he said to the disciple, ‘Here is your mother.’ And from that hour the disciple took her into his own home. After this, when Jesus knew that all was now finished, he said (in order to fulfil the scripture), ‘I am thirsty.’ A jar full of sour wine was standing there. So they put a sponge full of the wine on a branch of hyssop and held it to his mouth. When Jesus had received the wine, he said, ‘It is finished.’ It may be difficult to find words to say to God at this point. Take time to respond in whatever way seems best, either with words or in silence or with any other gesture or act that seems right to you. We adore you O Christ and we bless you For by your Holy Cross, You have redeemed the world. Amen

Thursday 2 April 2026 - The Spirit of the Lord is upon me Apr 02, 2026

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Thursday 2 April 2026

Today is Holy Thursday, the 2nd of April. The Cape Town Camerata sings, 'Ubi caritas est vera, Deus ibi est': Wherever love is true, God is there. These words, traditionally sung at tonight’s Mass of the Lord’s Supper, during the washing of feet, express the presence of God in every act of goodness, of kindness, of love. What acts of goodness and kindness and love have you seen so far today? Did you recognise God’s presence there? And look at the people around you. Outside of this train, or bus, or wherever it is you are right now, what goodness and kindness and love might there be in their lives? Can you recognise God, present in them too? Today’s reading is from the Gospel of Luke. Luke 4:16-21 When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the sabbath day, as was his custom. He stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: ‘The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour.’ And he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. Then he began to say to them, ‘Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.’ On Holy Thursday we think specially of Jesus washing his disciples’ feet and sharing the Eucharist with them for the first time. As we remember the opening of his public ministry, ask him to bring to your mind and heart whatever sign of healing and liberation he gave that is most important to you. What is the poverty within you to which Jesus responds with good news? Is there any compulsion or disordered attachment from which you particularly long to be set free? Now is a graced time to ask this gift of Jesus, anointed by the Spirit to bring us good news. Listen now to the reading as it is repeated. How do the words and actions of Jesus speak to the needs of the world as you see them? Luke 4:16-21 When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the sabbath day, as was his custom. He stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: ‘The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour.’ And he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. Then he began to say to them, ‘Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.’ On this day when the Church remembers the liberation of God’s people from slavery and the gift of Jesus in the Eucharist, how do you want to become more deeply one with him? Take time now to ask for what you most long for. We adore you O Christ and we bless you For by your Holy Cross, You have redeemed the world. Amen

Wednesday 1 April 2026 - One of you will betray me Apr 01, 2026

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Wednesday 1 April 2026

Today is Wednesday of Holy Week, the 1st of April. Salt of the Sound sings 'Kyrie Eleison': Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy. Kyrie eleison Christe eleison Today’s reading is from the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew 26:14-25 Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, ‘What will you give me if I betray him to you?’ They paid him thirty pieces of silver. And from that moment he began to look for an opportunity to betray him. On the first day of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying, ‘Where do you want us to make the preparations for you to eat the Passover?’ He said, ‘Go into the city to a certain man, and say to him, “The Teacher says, My time is near; I will keep the Passover at your house with my disciples.”’ So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them, and they prepared the Passover meal. When it was evening, he took his place with the twelve; and while they were eating, he said, ‘Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me.’ And they became greatly distressed and began to say to him one after another, ‘Surely not I, Lord?’ He answered, ‘The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with me will betray me. The Son of Man goes as it is written of him, but woe to that one by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been better for that one not to have been born.’ Judas, who betrayed him, said, ‘Surely not I, Rabbi?’ He replied, ‘You have said so.’ The story of Judas is a challenging one. We can barely imagine what could have brought him to such a betrayal of Jesus, yet we know how easy it is for us to fall short of our best intentions. What do you want to say to Jesus about your own sense of sin at this time? The first gift that the risen Jesus gave to his disciples was peace. Many people find it hard to accept the peace that comes from God’s healing love and forgiveness. How do you find yourself responding to this gift offered by God through Jesus crucified and risen? As we listen again to the reading, notice any words that strike you and any response that rises in you. Matthew 26:14-25 Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, ‘What will you give me if I betray him to you?’ They paid him thirty pieces of silver. And from that moment he began to look for an opportunity to betray him. On the first day of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying, ‘Where do you want us to make the preparations for you to eat the Passover?’ He said, ‘Go into the city to a certain man, and say to him, “The Teacher says, My time is near; I will keep the Passover at your house with my disciples.”’ So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them, and they prepared the Passover meal. When it was evening, he took his place with the twelve; and while they were eating, he said, ‘Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me.’ And they became greatly distressed and began to say to him one after another, ‘Surely not I, Lord?’ He answered, ‘The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with me will betray me. The Son of Man goes as it is written of him, but woe to that one by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been better for that one not to have been born.’ Judas, who betrayed him, said, ‘Surely not I, Rabbi?’ He replied, ‘You have said so.’ This is a challenging reading which may raise painful memories of our own betrayal of God’s gifts to us or betrayals by others that we ourselves may have suffered. Whatever memories or feelings it arouses, take time to share your feelings and needs with God. We adore you O Christ and we bless you For by your Holy Cross, You have redeemed the world. Amen

Tuesday 31 March 2026 - Where I am going, you cannot come Mar 31, 2026

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Tuesday 31 March 2026

Today is Tuesday of Holy Week, the 31st of March. Paul Zach, with IAmSon and Jessica Fox, sings, ‘O the Deep Deep Love of Jesus’. O the deep, deep love of Jesus Vast, unmeasured, boundless, free Rolling as a mighty ocean In its fullness over me Underneath me, all around me Is the current of Thy love Leading onward, leading homeward To Thy glorious rest above O the deep, deep love of Jesus Spread His praise from shore to shore How He loveth, ever loveth Changeth never, nevermore How He watches o'er His loved ones Died to call them all His own How for them He intercedeth Watcheth o'er them from the throne O the deep, deep love of Jesus Love of every love the best 'Tis an ocean vast of blessing 'Tis a haven sweet of rest O the deep, deep love of Jesus 'Tis a heaven of heavens to me And it lifts me up to glory For it lifts me up to Thee Today’s reading is from the Gospel of John. John 13:21-38 After saying this Jesus was troubled in spirit, and declared, ‘Very truly, I tell you, one of you will betray me.’ The disciples looked at one another, uncertain of whom he was speaking. One of his disciples—the one whom Jesus loved—was reclining next to him; Simon Peter therefore motioned to him to ask Jesus of whom he was speaking. So while reclining next to Jesus, he asked him, ‘Lord, who is it?’ Jesus answered, ‘It is the one to whom I give this piece of bread when I have dipped it in the dish.’ So when he had dipped the piece of bread, he gave it to Judas son of Simon Iscariot. After he received the piece of bread, Satan entered into him. Jesus said to him, ‘Do quickly what you are going to do.’ Now no one at the table knew why he said this to him. Some thought that, because Judas had the common purse, Jesus was telling him, ‘Buy what we need for the festival’; or, that he should give something to the poor. So, after receiving the piece of bread, he immediately went out. And it was night. When he had gone out, Jesus said, ‘Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. If God has been glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself and will glorify him at once. Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me; and as I said to the Jews so now I say to you, “Where I am going, you cannot come.” I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.’ Simon Peter said to him, ‘Lord, where are you going?’ Jesus answered, ‘Where I am going, you cannot follow me now; but you will follow afterwards.’ Peter said to him, ‘Lord, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.’ Jesus answered, ‘Will you lay down your life for me? Very truly, I tell you, before the cock crows, you will have denied me three times.' Jesus gives his new commandment of love immediately after one of his close friends has gone to betray him and as another makes a promise of fidelity that he will prove unable to keep. How do you understand this contrast, and why do you think Jesus gives his new commandment at just this time? John tells us that Jesus ‘was troubled in spirit’. Even the Incarnate Son of God is hurt by betrayal. He doesn’t just encourage his followers to love one another as he loves them, but commands it. How do you feel in the face of such a command? As you listen to this reading again, imagine the scene and try to enter into the feelings of Jesus and of his disciples. Jesus said, ‘Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. If God has been glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself and will glorify him at once. Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me; and as I said to the Jews so now I say to you, “Where I am going, you cannot come.” I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.’ Simon Peter said to him, ‘Lord, where are you going?’ Jesus answered, ‘Where I am going, you cannot follow me now; but you will follow afterwards.’ Peter said to him, ‘Lord, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.’ Jesus answered, ‘Will you lay down your life for me? Very truly, I tell you, before the cock crows, you will have denied me three times.' This is one of the most poignant scenes in the entire Gospel. Jesus is not feeling sorry for himself, but he grieves for those who will later suffer such deep regret because of their own weakness. What do you want to say to him in response to this scene? We adore you O Christ and we bless you For by your Holy Cross, You have redeemed the world. Amen

Monday 30 March 2026 - The suffering servant Mar 30, 2026

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Monday 30 March 2026

Today is Monday of Holy Week, the 30th of March. Ex Cathedra, directed by Jeffrey Skidmore, sing Dulce Jesus mio. “My sweet Jesus, look with mercy on my lost soul.” Today we will pray with the 'Suffering Servant'. Take this time to place yourself with Jesus, the suffering servant, as we take our first steps through Holy Week. Yya1 Jesuchrixhto, apuk1rui ityaku niyausus1p1 ninait1 sobi. Dulce Jesús mío, mirad con piedad mi alma perdida por culpa mortal. Today’s reading is from the Prophet Isaiah. Isaiah 42:1-7 Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations. He will not cry or lift up his voice, or make it heard in the street; a bruised reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice. He will not grow faint or be crushed until he has established justice in the earth; and the coastlands wait for his teaching. Thus says God, the Lord, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and what comes from it, who gives breath to the people upon it and spirit to those who walk in it: I am the Lord, I have called you in righteousness, I have taken you by the hand and kept you; I have given you as a covenant to the people, a light to the nations, to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness. Jesus’ followers came to associate him with Isaiah’s portrait of the Suffering Servant. He is not an embattled Messianic figure, ruling by force. He patiently heals what is bruised in us and nurtures any light within us, however dimly it burns. As we begin Holy Week, what do you want to ask of Jesus, the Suffering Servant? Isaiah tells us that God’s Servant comes to us as light, opening our eyes and freeing us from whatever prison may hold us in darkness. Do you have any sense of being imprisoned or wanting to be set free from inner darkness? What grace or healing do you stand in need of? As we hear the reading again, think of our world waiting for God’s teaching and for the justice that only God can bring. What desires and hopes arise in your mind and heart for the world? Isaiah 42:1-7 Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations. He will not cry or lift up his voice, or make it heard in the street; a bruised reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice. He will not grow faint or be crushed until he has established justice in the earth; and the coastlands wait for his teaching. Thus says God, the Lord, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and what comes from it, who gives breath to the people upon it and spirit to those who walk in it: I am the Lord, I have called you in righteousness, I have taken you by the hand and kept you; I have given you as a covenant to the people, a light to the nations, to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness. We are also God’s servants. The same God who created the entire universe promises to take us by the hand and keep us. Take time now to ask for whatever grace you need to fulfil God’s vocation in your life. We adore you O Christ and we bless you For by your Holy Cross, You have redeemed the world. Amen

Sunday 29 March 2026 - Hosanna in the highest heaven Mar 29, 2026

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Sunday 29 March 2026

Today is Sunday the 29th of March, Palm Sunday. Juliano Ravanello sings, Hosanna Filio David. ‘Hosanna to the Son of David...Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord....Hosanna in the highest’. Hosanna Filio David Benedictus qui venit In nomine Domini Rex Israel Hosanna in excelsis Today’s reading is from the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew 21:1-11 When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, ‘Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, just say this, “The Lord needs them.” And he will send them immediately.’ This took place to fulfil what had been spoken through the prophet, saying, ‘Tell the daughter of Zion, Look, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’ The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them; they brought the donkey and the colt, and put their cloaks on them, and he sat on them. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and that followed were shouting, ‘Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!’ When he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was in turmoil, asking, ‘Who is this?’ The crowds were saying, ‘This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee.’ On this Palm Sunday, we meet Jesus entering Jerusalem on a donkey. The crowds greet him with shouts of ‘Hosanna’. What is your greeting for Jesus this day? What words do you long to say to him? Say them now. People greeting Jesus also spread cloaks and branches on the road before him. What can you offer Jesus today that shows your love and commitment? Ask the Holy Spirit to help you discern what to lay down before Jesus today. As you hear the passage again, listen carefully for what resonates with you today – hold onto this word, phrase or image and aim to sit with it this week. Matthew 21:1-11 When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, ‘Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, just say this, “The Lord needs them.” And he will send them immediately.’ This took place to fulfil what had been spoken through the prophet, saying, ‘Tell the daughter of Zion, Look, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’ The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them; they brought the donkey and the colt, and put their cloaks on them, and he sat on them. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and that followed were shouting, ‘Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!’ When he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was in turmoil, asking, ‘Who is this?’ The crowds were saying, ‘This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee.’ As this time of prayer comes to a close, commit to staying with Jesus as he enters Jerusalem. Ask for the courage and faith to journey with him through this Holy Week. You have given all to me To you, Lord, I return it Everything is Yours Do with it what You will Give me only Your love and Your grace That is enough for me Amen

Saturday 28 March 2026 - God's deep and lasting love Mar 28, 2026

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Saturday 28 March 2026

Welcome to the Saturday Examen. During this fifth week of Lent, we’ve engaged with God through a variety of Old and New Testament scriptures. We’ve explored some of the challenging words of Jesus as his journey towards Jerusalem and the cross intensifies. We’ve also been reminded of God's deep and lasting love for humanity. In the stillness, allow the Spirit to bring to mind what God most wants you to remember from this week’s reflections. Where has the Spirit brought new life and joy this week? What growth in faith has this brought? Give thanks for this. What has challenged, unsettled or disturbed you? When did you feel resistant to God? Tell God about these times. Where have you felt closest to Jesus this week? Why is this? Several times this week, the question has been asked of Jesus ‘Who are you?’ Who is Jesus for you now? Finally, thank God for your time together this week. Ask the Holy Spirit to prepare your heart for journeying with Jesus through Holy Week. You have given all to me To you, Lord, I return it Everything is Yours Do with it what You will Give me only Your love and Your grace That is enough for me Amen

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