Reflection: Palm Sunday – Matthew 26:14–27:66

Matthew’s Gospel shifts between light and dark with a similar deftness to Caravaggio’s use of chiaroscuro in ‘The Taking of Christ’ heightening the range and intensity of betrayal. We’ve leapt from Palm Sunday joy to Judas betraying Jesus with a single kiss. It’s easy to blame everything on Judas since his treachery is the turning

Easter Vigil Rehearsal for the Elect

On 29 March, this year’s elect rehearsed for their big event at the Easter Vigil when they will receive the sacraments of initiation. The rehearsal was led by Fr Antonio and it was also attended by the elect’s sponsors and catechists. The elect are the eight individuals from this year’s RCIA programme (Rite of Christian