David

Dear Lord,

Thank you for the gift of motherhood and the loving embrace that mothers provide.

A group of men catch up early morning every Wednesday. Nothing unusual in that but they don’t meet for an early dip in the ocean or to walk or run around the local park. They meet at a café in the Brisbane suburb of Chermside to enjoy a cup of coffee and to discuss the following Sunday’s Scripture readings.

Majellan Media has launched a new podcast series titled Prayer is Life featuring Redemptorist priest Father David Hore CSsR. Coincidentally, it aligns with a Year of Prayer announced by Pope Francis.

Holy Thursday: reconciliation

Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper is one of the most iconic artworks in the world. It takes a snapshot of the apostles’ expressions of shock and anger as they react to Jesus’ declaration: “One of you will betray me.” The late Lasallian Brother Nicholas Hutchinson tells the story of how, when Leonardo was deciding how to paint the faces and postures of each of the 13 figures in the painting, he thought of a man who was bitterly jealous of him.

There is so much more fun to be had at Easter. You can make Easter bonnets and decorate eggs with dye and wax. In Bermuda, there is a tradition of flying kites at Easter, while in Norway, they snuggle down and read crime novels (because of course they do!).

“Don’t be alarmed,” the angel said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.” Easter Vigil. (Easter Vigil Gospel)