Today we have Mark’s passion narrative. We have been hearing Mark’s gospel since Advent of this liturgical year (B).

My life world offers me a welter of wonderful things-careers, places to live, consumer goods, travel, various educations. After l have set my face against anything sinful, how will I decide which among them to go for?

He who loses his life will save it

Gospel: John 12: 20–33
Whoever loves his life, loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will preserve it for eternal life

We are just one week away from Holy Week and our celebration of God’s love for us in Jesus’ passion, death and resurrection. Today we look at the meaning of what Jesus did for us. Jesus is the fulfilment of the New Covenant that Jeremiah prophesied about in the First Reading.

Gratitude for God’s love and the gift of Jesus

Gospel: John 3: 14–21
For God so loved the world that He gave His only son…