Daily Reflections

Sacrament of Holy Baptism(s)
Apr 22 Bible Study 6:30 p.m.
Apr 26 Easter III Sunday 9:30 a.m. SHM
(A SPECIAL 100th Birthday)
The Feast of Saint Mark the Evangelist
Solemn Evensong & Benediction 6:00 p.m.
Apr 29 Bible Study 6:30 p.m.
May
May 03 Easter IV Sunday 9:30 a.m. SHM
The Feast of Saint Philip & James
Parish Council Meeting following coffee hour.
May 06 Bible Study 6:30 p.m.
May 09 Franciscan Way at COTCO 2:00 p.m.
May 10 Easter V Sunday 9:30 a.m.
Remembering our Mothers & Rogation Sunday
May 13 NO Bible Study
May 14 The Feast of the Ascension SHM
May 16 Parish Breakfast 8:45 a.m.
Mtn. View Genesis 2:00 p.m.
May 17 Ascension Sunday 9:30 a.m.
FFD 3:00 p.m.
May 20 Bible Study 6:30 a.m.
May 24 PENTECOST 9:30 a.m. (wear RED) SHM

Memorial Day Remembrance
May 31 TRINITY SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. SHM
Solemn Evensong & Benediction 6:00 p.m.
June
June 02 Trinity I Sunday 9:30a.m.

Requiem Mass for Terry Morton

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The Sanctuary Lamp burns this week in loving memory of all the Easter Memorials and those others on our minds and hearts.

Reflection for EASTER THURSDAY

Jesus Opened Their Minds to Understand the Scriptures
Thursday 9 April 2026
GOSPEL READING: Luke 24:35-48

35 Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread. 36 As they were saying this, Jesus himself stood among them. 37 But they were startled and frightened, and supposed that they saw a spirit. 38 And he said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do questionings rise in your hearts? 39 See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself; handle me, and see; for a spirit has not flesh and bones as you see that I have." 41 And while they still disbelieved for joy, and wondered, he said to them, "Have you anything here to eat?" 42 They gave him a piece of broiled fish, 43 and he took it and ate before them. 44 Then he said to them, "These are my words which I spoke to you, while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and the psalms must be fulfilled." 45 Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, 46 and said to them, "Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, 47 and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be preached in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things.

Meditation: Aren't we like the apostles? We wont believe unless we can see with our own eyes. The Gospel accounts attest to the reality of the resurrection of Jesus from the grave. Jesus goes to great lengths to assure his disciples that he is no mere ghost or illusion. He shows them the marks of his crucifixion and he explains how the Scriptures foretold his death and rising.

The door to heaven and key to paradise is through the cross. The centrality of the Gospel message is the cross - but fortunately it does not stop there. Through the cross Jesus defeated our enemies - death and Satan and won pardon for our sins. His cross is the door to heaven and the key to paradise. The way to glory is through the cross. When the disciples saw the risen Lord they disbelieved for joy! How can death lead to life, the cross to victory? Jesus shows us the way and he gives us the power to overcome sin and despair, and everything else that would stand in the way of his love and truth. Just as the first disciples were commissioned to bring the good news of salvation to all the nations, so, we, too, are called to be witnesses of the resurrection of Jesus Christ to all who live on the face of the earth. Do you witness the joy of the Gospel to those around you?

Let us pray: Lord Jesus, open our minds to understand the Scriptures that we may fully comprehend the truth of your word. Anoint us with your power and give us joy and boldness to proclaim the Gospel in word and deed. Amen.