In this morning’s Gospel, we read about two appearances of the risen Lord to the disciples. The first, is St John’s account of the first appearance he made to them after his Resurrection. In his account of this appearance, St John simply says that Jesus showed the disciples his hands and side but, in StContinue reading “Second Sunday of Easter 19th April, 2020”
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Easter Sunday 12 April, 2020
Among the things I’ve spoken about in the ‘Thought’s for the Day’ I’ve been writing since our churches were closed, is how we can perhaps liken our present situation to that of the people we read about in the Scriptures. We can liken our situation to that of the people of Israel when they wereContinue reading “Easter Sunday 12 April, 2020”
Holy Saturday 11 April, 2020
The Easter Vigil can begin either after dark on Holy Saturday or in the evening in a darkened room, or alternatively before the dawn on Easter Day. An unlit candle should take a prominent position wherever the Vigil is to take place. You will find The Easter Vigil here.