Under the care of the Discalced Carmelite Friars
Dear sisters and brothers,
In the midst of the sorrows and losses of life, we rejoice at the resurrection of Jesus and the life, hope and joy he brings. The Easter Gospel (Jn 20:1-9) shows the confusion and chaos of the disciples when they discover that Jesus’ body is missing from his tomb. Mary Magdalen is the first to make this disturbing discovery. Read more…
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Today we celebrate the beginning of Holy Week with entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. The Messiah doesn’t come as a victorious king on a war-horse but borrows a humble donkey. Read more…
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Since I started reviewing the Collects (Opening Prayer) of the Mass I have been struck by how ancient the prayers are. This is ironic when some denounce our ‘new’ mass as ignoring tradition. Read more…
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As we are now more than halfway through Lent the Collect of today’s mass invites us to rejoice: O God, who through your Word reconcile the human race to yourself in a wonderful way, grant that with prompt devotion and eager faith the Christian people may hasten toward the solemn celebrations to come. Read more…
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