Dear readers, Blessed Holy Saturday. As with our Oxygen tradition, we bring to you reflections for each of the readings this Easter Vigil Mass. As we sit in sacred silence and anticipation of our Lord's Resurrection, let us behold the unfolding mystery of God's great plan for the world He created, throughout salvation history. Today,... Continue Reading →
3 April, Friday — Play the Hand You’re Dealt
Good Friday of the Lord's PassionIsa 52:13-53:12Heb 4:14-16;5:7-9Jn 18:1-19:42Let us be confident, then, in approaching the throne of grace, that we shall have mercy from him and find grace when we are in need of help.We are already a quarter way through 2026. So much has changed in the world, and yet so much remains... Continue Reading →
2 April, Thursday — Don’t Worry, Be Free
Maundy Thursday -- Chrism Mass Isa 61:1-3,6,8-9Apo 1:5-8Lk 4:16-21 …to the blind new sight, to set the downtrodden free… It is said that this text from Isaiah has been fulfilled. Jesus came into the world, filled with the Holy Spirit, he went out on mission “to bring good news to the poor, to proclaim liberty... Continue Reading →
1 April, Wednesday — In Exchange for Jesus
Wednesday of Holy Week Isa 50:4-9Mt 26:14-25 What are you prepared to give me if I hand him over to you? The Judas moment – that moment Judas decided that he would exchange his relationship with Jesus for 30 silver pieces. According to AI, 30 pieces of silver would be equal to about $25,000 in... Continue Reading →
31 March, Tuesday — Our Faith as a Child
Tuesday of Holy Week Isa 49:1-6Jn 13:21-33,36-38 On you I have leaned from my birth, from my mother’s womb you have been my help. Today’s reading made me reflect on how I was as a child when it comes to faith. How did I pray? How did I talk to God? How did I hope?... Continue Reading →
30 March, Monday — We, The Chosen
Monday of Holy Week Isa 42:1-7Jn 12:1-11 …my chosen one in whom my soul delights. I recently served at the Conversion Experience Retreat #76 and, on the first day, welcomed the retreatants by reminding them that God had literally chosen them to spend the 5 days of retreat in His company. Judging by the reactions... Continue Reading →
29 March, Sunday — Having Faith in God’s Healing
Palm Sunday Isa 50:4-7Phi 2:6-11Mt 26:14-27:66 "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass me by. Nevertheless, let it be as you, not I, would have it." On Palm Sunday, we are given palm branches that are to be blessed and brought home. These palm branches are a physical sign to us that... Continue Reading →
19 April, Saturday – The Truth is Reality Beyond Us
Dear readers, today, we feature reflections from six of our regular contributors. We hope you enjoy them as we all prepare for Easter. 1st Reading Gen 1-2:2Ps 103(104):1-2,5-6,10,12-14,24,35 God said:... The words, and Word, of God are truth. What God speaks is true. God cannot speak anything but truth. How natural that the readings for today... Continue Reading →
18 April, Friday — He Died To Give Us Hope
Good Friday Isa 52:13-53:12Heb 4:14-16,5:7-9Jn 18:1-19:42 “Who are you looking for?” Last weekend, we had our now-regular 2nd Saturday overnight vigil in CSC. As we were still in Lent, the vigil was ‘structured’ according to different segments, which were led by different prayer leaders. As part of the Vigil Core team, I have had the... Continue Reading →
17 April, Thursday — A World of Love
Maundy Thursday -- Chrism Mass Isa 61:1-3,6,8-9Apo 1:5-8|Lk 4:16-21 “This text is being fulfilled today even as you listen.” In the past five years, our world seems to have been very chaotic. We had the pandemic, there are wars in Europe and Middle East, and most recently, economic wars may be imminent. The thought of... Continue Reading →
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