Enter the Tomb – Easter 2016

  Father Pothin’s Reflection for Easter 2016 The Gospel. St John xx. 1. It is good for us, on this Easter celebration, to reflect on the experience of the women which also speaks to us. For that is why we are here: To enter, to enter into the Mystery that God has accomplished with his vigil of love. We  Read more …

Qui suis-je Avant mon Seigneur?

Qui suis-je Avant mon Seigneur? Réflexion du Père Pothin pour le dimanche des Rameaux Le Gospel. St. Matthew xxvii. 1. Cette semaine commence par la procession festive avec les rameaux d’olivier. Tout le peuple accueille Jésus. Les enfants, les jeunes gens chantent, louent Jésus. Mais cette semaine avance dans le mystère de la mort de  Read more …

Who Am I Before My Lord?

Who am I Before My Lord? Father Pothin’s Reflection for Palm Sunday The Gospel. St. Matthew xxvii. 1. This week begins with the festive procession with olive branches. The entire populace welcomes Jesus. The children and young people sing, praising Jesus. But this week continues in the mystery of Jesus’s death and his resurrection. We  Read more …

Black Sunday

Black Sunday – Judica dies Solis Father Pothin’s Reflection for the Fifth Sunday of Lent The Gospel. St. John viii. 46. In English, “ Judica Sunday,” is the name given to the fifth Sunday of Lent, and derived from the first words of the Introit of that day: “Judica me, Deus” — “Judge me, O  Read more …

Miracles Happen

Miracles Happen Father Pothin’s reflection for the Fourth Sunday in Lent The Gospel. St. John vi. 1. Miracles always involve the impossible – otherwise they wouldn’t be miracles! Impossible, however, is a relative term. What may be an insurmountable obstacle to one person may well be within the realm of capability of another. But there are  Read more …