Reflection: Easter is the culmination of the Lenten journey, the day when we celebrate Christ’s victory over sin and death. The resurrection is the defining event of the Christian faith. It assures us that death is not the end, and it offers us the hope of eternal life. Jesus is alive, and because He lives, …
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The Crucifixion: The Ultimate Sacrifice
Reflection: Good Friday is a solemn day that calls us to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. His death was not just a historical event; it was the fulfilment of God’s redemptive plan for humanity. Through His suffering, Jesus bore the weight of our sins, making a way for us to …
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The Triumphal Entry: Jesus’ Entry into Jerusalem
Reflection: On Palm Sunday, the crowds hailed Jesus as their King, laying down palm branches and declaring Him the Messiah. Yet, their understanding of His kingship was incomplete. They expected a political savior, but Jesus came to establish a kingdom of peace and love through His sacrificial death on the cross. As we begin Holy …
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The Raising of Lazarus: A Foretaste of Resurrection
Reflection: The raising of Lazarus demonstrates Jesus’ power over death and points us to the resurrection. Jesus wept with those mourning Lazarus, showing His compassion for human suffering, but He also displayed His authority over death by calling Lazarus out of the tomb. This moment foreshadows the victory over death that would come through His …
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The Good Shepherd: Jesus’ Care for His Sheep
Reflection: Jesus’ words as the Good Shepherd provide a picture of His sacrificial love. Unlike the hired hands who abandon the sheep in danger, Jesus stays close to His flock, guiding, protecting, and ultimately laying down His life for them. His care for us is personal, intimate, and sacrificial. As we journey to the cross, …
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Jesus Cleanses the Temple: A Zeal for God’s House
Reflection: When Jesus cleansed the temple, He demonstrated His zeal for God’s holiness and His desire for true worship. The temple, intended to be a place of prayer and worship, had become a marketplace. Jesus’ actions remind us that our worship must be pure, focused on honoring God rather than seeking personal gain or distraction. …
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The Transfiguration: A Glimpse of Glory
Reflection: The Transfiguration reveals Jesus’ divine glory, confirming His identity as the Son of God. Peter, James, and John were privileged to witness this moment, which foreshadowed the glory of the resurrection. In the midst of Jesus’ earthly ministry, this moment served to strengthen the disciples’ faith and prepare them for the suffering that lay …
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Temptation in the Wilderness: Jesus’ First Trial
Reflection: Jesus’ time in the wilderness is a powerful reminder of the temptations we face daily. The devil’s temptations were designed to divert Jesus from His mission, but He remained steadfast, using the Word of God to resist. His victory over temptation in the wilderness shows us that even in the most challenging circumstances, we …
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The Call to Repentance: Beginning the Journey
Reflection: Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season of reflection, repentance, and renewal. As we embark on the 40-day journey to the cross, we are invited to examine our hearts, our relationship with God, and our need for redemption. The ashes on our foreheads symbolise our mortality and the weight of sin. Yet, …
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