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Catholic Meditation - Sixth Sunday of Easter – Year B

Sixth Sunday of Easter – Year B

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, May 05, 2024, as the Sixth Sunday of Easter – Year B. The entrance antiphon of this day’s Mass says, “Proclaim a joyful sound and let it be heard; proclaim to the ends of the earth: The Lord has freed his people, alleluia.”

Catholic Meditation - Fifth Sunday of Easter - Year B

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, April 28, 2024, as the Fifth Sunday of Easter – Year B. In the entrance antiphon, we pray:  “Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous deeds; he has revealed to the nations his saving power. Alleluia.”

Catholic Meditation - Fourth Sunday of Easter - Year B

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, April 21, 2024 as the Fourth Sunday of Easter – Year B. In the entrance antiphon, we pray, “The merciful love of the Lord fills the earth; by the word of the Lord the heavens were made. Alleluia.”

Catholic Meditation - Third Sunday of Easter – Year B

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, April 14, 2024, as the third Sunday of Easter – Year B. In the entrance antiphon, we pray: “Let all the earth cry out to God with joy; praise the glory of his name; proclaim his glorious praise, Alleluia.”

Catholic Meditation - Third Sunday of Easter - Year B

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, April 14, 2024, as the third Sunday of Easter – Year B. In the entrance antiphon, we pray: “Let all the earth cry out to God with joy; praise the glory of his name; proclaim his glorious praise, Alleluia.”

Catholic Meditation - Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday)

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, April 07, 2024, as the second Sunday of Easter, Year B. It is Divine Mercy Sunday in which we are encouraged to offer forgiveness and reconciliation to all. It is based on the visions recorded by Saint Faustina Kowalski, a Polish nun. In the year 2000, Pope John Paul II decreed it a solemnity, a high feast day. May we, on this day, learn to offer love, forgiveness, and reconciliation to all our brothers and sisters, even those who do not care about us.

Catholic Meditation - Easter Sunday - Year B

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, March 31, 2024, as Easter Sunday – Year B. In the entrance antiphon, we pray: “I have risen: I am with you once more; you placed your hand on me to keep me safe. How great is the depth of your wisdom, alleluia!”  “This day was made by the Lord; we rejoice and are glad. Alleluia!”

Catholic Meditation - Palm Sunday – Year B

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, March 24, 2024, as Palm Sunday. It is also known as Passion Sunday because the theme of Jesus’ suffering and death begins with the reading of the Passion.

Catholic Meditation - Fifth Sunday of Lent - Year B

Mother Church invites us to celebrate Sunday, March 17, 2024, as the Fifth and the last Sunday of Lent – Year B. In the Entrance Antiphon, we pray: “Give me justice, O God, and defend my cause against the wicked; rescue me from deceitful and unjust men. You, O God, are my refuge. Amen.”

Catholic Meditation - Fourth Sunday of Lent, Year B

Mother Church invites us to celebrate Sunday, March 10, 2024, as the Fourth Sunday of Lent – Year B. This Sunday is usually called the Laetare Sunday because of the words of the entrance Antiphon which say: “Rejoice, Jerusalem! Be glad for her, you who love her; rejoice with her, you who mourned for her, and you will find contentment at her breasts. Amen.”