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“He is not here; He has risen!” (Luke 24:6) These powerful words declared at the empty tomb on that first Easter morning did more than proclaim an event — they ignited a movement, awakened hearts, and birthed hope into a broken world. But Resurrection is not just a past miracle; it is a present calling . It is not only about what happened to Jesus — it’s also about what is meant to happen in us .   Resurrection is a Daily Invitation Every day, we are invited to rise — from our fears, our failures, our fatigue. Resurrection means choosing life where there has been death: ·         Forgiveness where there has been resentment. ·         Courage where there has been despair. ·         Purpose where there has been confusion. ·         Faith where there has been doubt. Christ’s resurrection is not only a celebration, it’s a commi...

Today, we gather in silence. The altar is bare. There is no Mass. No Gloria. No Alleluia. The Church mourns. Heaven is hushed. The earth stands still. Because today, God died . 1. The Day Love Was Nailed to a Cross Good Friday is not just a day in history. It is the day love stretched out His arms and embraced the world . It’s hard to look at the Cross. It’s painful. It’s brutal. But it is there — in blood and splinters — that we see the depth of God’s love. “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for one’s friends.” (John 15:13) And Jesus called us friends . He was not killed by nails alone. He was held there by love — love for the sinner, the weak, the broken, the lost… for you and me.   2. The Man of Sorrows Took Our Place In Isaiah 53, we read: “He was pierced for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.” This is the heart of Good Friday: Jes...

Maundy Thursday is not just about what Jesus did. It’s about who He is — a Priest with a Stole and a Servant with a Towel. As twilight falls on Holy Thursday, the Church remembers a night unlike any other — a quiet Upper Room, a shared meal, a basin of water, and the hands of God washing human feet. It is on this sacred evening that Jesus gives us the priesthood and the Eucharist . But He also gives us a model of humble service . The symbols of this night — the stole and the towel — tell a story of love that bends low and lifts high. Let’s reflect on this feast of stole and towel , and discover what it truly means to walk in the footsteps of Christ.   The Stole: Sign of Priesthood and Sacrifice In Luke 22:19, Jesus takes bread, gives thanks, breaks it, and says: “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” (Luke 22:19) With these words, He institutes the Eucharist and gives birth to the ministerial priesthood . The stole — that long, na...

“The Son of Man will go as it is written about him. But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man! It would have been good for that man if he had not been born.” (Matthew 26:24) These words were spoken by Jesus, just moments before He was betrayed by Judas Iscariot—one of His own disciples. For many of us, the figure of Judas evokes strong emotions. After all, he walked with Jesus, witnessed miracles, heard teachings that stirred hearts, and yet… he sold the Lord for thirty silver coins. A price tag on love. A handshake with darkness. But what makes these words so powerful is not only the judgment they carry, but also the sorrow they reveal. They are not words of anger—they are words of a heartbroken Savior. A Modern-Day Judas: The Story of Arjun Let me share a story—one that mirrors the tragedy of betrayal, but also points us back to mercy. Arjun was a quiet, intelligent boy from a small town. He grew up in a good family, went to church every Sunday, and was known for bei...

“Very truly I tell you, one of you is going to betray me.” (John 13:21) It was the Last Supper — a sacred, tender moment between Jesus and His disciples. He had just washed their feet, an act of deep humility and love. But now His spirit is troubled. “One of you will betray me,” He says. The room falls silent. Shock. Confusion. Denial. Even in this most intimate setting, the shadows creep in — betrayal by Judas and denial by Peter. The Pain of Betrayal Judas was not a stranger. He was one of the Twelve. He had walked with Jesus, eaten with Him, seen His miracles, heard His heart. And yet, he chose to hand over his friend for silver. What makes betrayal so painful is that it comes from someone close. Someone who knew your love. A Story to Remember I once heard a story of a priest who spent years mentoring a young man in his parish — guiding him through school, praying with him, even supporting him financially when his family was struggling. The young man looked up to him like a f...

In a small mountain village in northern India, there lived an elderly Christian widow named Lila. She had very little—just a small patch of land, a few chickens, and an old house with leaky windows. Every Sunday, she would walk several miles to attend a humble church, bringing with her a warm smile and a heart full of praise. One winter, the church announced they were raising funds to build a shelter for orphaned children who had no place to go during the bitter cold. The members contributed what they could—some money, some food, some clothes. Lila had nothing to spare. Her pension was meager, and she barely had enough for her own needs. But that night, as she prayed, she looked at the thick wool blanket on her bed. It had been her husband’s, hand-woven decades ago, and it was her most treasured possession—her only real source of warmth during the freezing nights. She sat quietly, her hands gently running over the fabric. Then, with tears in her eyes, she folded it carefully, pla...

This Sunday begins the most sacred and solemn week of the Christian calendar— Holy Week . It starts with celebration and ends with sacrifice. We wave palms to welcome our King, but soon we will kneel in silence as He walks the road to Calvary. This is Passion Sunday —when we read and remember the suffering of Jesus. We are invited not just to hear the story, but to enter into it . From Cheers to Chains “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Matthew 21:9) The crowds shouted with joy as Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey. They saw a hero, a miracle-worker, perhaps even a revolutionary. But Jesus wasn’t entering to conquer with swords . He was coming to conquer with love —a love so deep, it would go all the way to the cross. By the end of the week, those same voices would fall silent—or turn into shouts of “Crucify Him!” The True Passion The word “Passion” doesn’t just mean suffering. It comes from the Latin passio , meaning to endure, to bear —and ult...

“So from that day on they planned to put him to death.” (John 11:53) In this passage from John 11 , we witness one of the most powerful miracles of Jesus— the raising of Lazarus . A man who had been dead for four days walks out of the tomb at Jesus’ command. It should have been a moment of joy, worship, and widespread belief. And for many, it was. “Many of the Jews who had come with Mary and had seen what Jesus did believed in him.” (John 11:45) But then comes the unexpected twist: instead of celebrating the miracle, the religious leaders see it as a threat. They fear losing their influence, their security, and their position. So they do something shocking—they begin to plot the death of the One who just gave life. It’s a sobering reminder that not everyone rejoices when God moves , especially when it challenges their comfort zones. When Faith Becomes a Target A few years ago, in a rural part of India, there lived a young man named Anil , who came from a traditional bac...