Saturday 16 May 2026
The ending of Matthew’s Gospel can be understood as the beginning of the Church.
The ending of Matthew’s Gospel can be understood as the beginning of the Church.
Only through the Spirit will God’s revelation and love be known.
As God spoke his name to Moses, “I am,” so too Jesus speaks his name to his disciples: “I am the way and the truth and the life.”
Christian leaders follow the example of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, by being faithful to him and by being a good shepherd.
In the Eucharist too we share in the breaking of the bread and discover Jesus in our midst.
Through Baptism we receive the same Holy Spirit that Jesus brought to the first disciples.
Our Easter faith is based on their witness to both the empty tomb and their continuing relationship with Jesus—in his appearances and in his gift of the Holy Spirit.
Every time we come to this celebration of the Eucharist, let us always be reminded that we are celebrating the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross being made present to us.
Please join us during Holy Week and Easter.
In Baptism we die to sin’s power over us, rising as children of God.