8 April, Saturday — Easter Vigil

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, The Easter Vigil Mass features a total of nine readings. It is an Oxygen tradition to have a reflection for each of these readings. This Easter, we feature a few of our regular contributors . It is a long read, but we hope you enjoy the reflections and be... Continue Reading →

7 April, Friday — On Pilate

Good Friday Isa 52:13-53:12Heb 4:14-16,5:7-9Jn 18:1-19:42 “I find no guilt in him” It has become very difficult to be openly Catholic in my adopted country, America. We seem to be caught in the throes of a form of ‘liberalism’ that, viewed through the lens of history, is frighteningly similar to some of the more nefarious... Continue Reading →

6 April, Thursday — Maundy Thursday

Chrism Mass Priests, prophets and kings Is 61:1-3,6,8-9Rev 1:5-8Lk 4:16-21 “The spirit of the Lord has been given to me”  I’ve been to Chrism Mass only once. If you have not, I’d strongly encourage you to try to take time off to attend this annual mass ‘event’. You’ll see why this mass is truly special.... Continue Reading →

5 April, Wednesday — The Humility of Jesus

Wednesday of Holy Week Isa 50:4-9Mt 26:14-25 They paid him thirty silver pieces… When asked how they would introduce Jesus, one of my Catechism students said that Jesus was ‘humble’. That started the discussion that Jesus is the perfect Adam. The first Adam committed the original sin out of pride, because he wanted to be... Continue Reading →

3 April, Monday — A Worthy Sacrifice for God

Monday of Holy Week Isa 42:1-7Jn 12:1-11 “Why wasn’t this ointment sold for three hundred denarii, and the money given to the poor?” Our society today constantly seeks to measure results or returns. We struggle to justify any activity if we cannot see measurable results. Having tangible results is not enough -- we want them... Continue Reading →

2 April, Sunday — Have ears to hear

2 April -- Palm Sunday Palm Sunday is a Christian moveable feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter. The feast commemorates Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem, an event mentioned in each of the four canonical Gospels. Palm Sunday marks the first day of Holy Week. For adherents of mainstream Christianity, it is the last week of the Christian solemn season of Lent that precedes the arrival... Continue Reading →

16 April, Saturday — Easter Vigil

Dear Readers, The Easter Vigil Mass features a total of nine readings. It is an Oxygen tradition to have a reflection for each of these readings. This Easter, we feature a few of our regular contributors and welcome back Daryl. It is a long read, but we hope you enjoy the reflections and be inspired... Continue Reading →

15 April, Friday – Seeing the face of Jesus

Good Friday Isa 52:13-53;12Heb 4:14-16,5:7-9Jn 18:1-19;42 “I am born for this” We had a death in our extended family this past week. In moments like this, many pause to take stock of life. Re-live memories and good times with loved ones who have been called home, examine our own mortality and priorities. Often pondering our... Continue Reading →

14 April, Thursday — Holy Thursday

Maundy Thursday -- Chrism Mass Faith Anew Isa 61:1-3,6,8-9Apo 1:5-8Lk 4:16-21 The Spirit of The Lord has been given to me I have often wondered how I would react if Christ returned in my lifetime. Would I recognize him? Or would I let my conservatism get the better of me? We look with judgment on... Continue Reading →

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