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This page offers scriptural reflections, authored by Fr. Francis Martin, for Holy Week, through the Triduum and the Resurrection. 

These reflections were recorded from 2011-2013. 

Holy Week      
Mon, Tue, Wed
(recorded in 2011)
The Mass, The Breviary, The Chrism Mass Listen Watch
Mon, Tue, Wed
(recorded in 2011)
The Mass, The Breviary, The Chrism Mass (cont.) Listen Watch
Reflection 1
(recorded in 2012)
Servant Intercessor: Moses Listen Watch
Reflection 2
(recorded in 2012)
Servant to Carry Out God's Plan: David Listen Watch
Reflection 3
(recorded in 2012)
The Future Prophet / Suffering Servant Listen Watch
Reflection 4
(recorded in 2012)
Jesus as the Servant Listen Watch
Holy Thursday      
Reflection
(recorded in 2013)
Why Liturgy Listen Watch
First & Second Readings
(recorded in 2011)
Exodus 12:1-8
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Listen Watch
First Reading
Psalm
(recorded in 2013)
Exodus 12:1-8,11-14
Psalm 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18
Listen Watch
The Second Reading
(recorded in 2013)
1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Listen Watch
The Gospel
(recorded in 2013)
John 13:1-15 Listen Watch
Good Friday      
Reflection
(recorded in 2013)
Vicarious Suffering Listen Watch
First Reading
The Servant Psalm
Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Listen
2011
2013
Watch
2011
2013
Psalm
Second Reading
(recorded in 2013)
Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25
Hebrews 4:14-16,5:5-9
Listen Watch
Passion Narrative: The Arrest and Preliminary Hearing
(recorded in 2013)
John 18:1-27 Listen Watch
Passion Narrative: The Trial Before Pilate
(recorded in 2013)
John 18:28-19:16a Listen Watch
Passion Narrative: The Crucifixion Itself
(recorded in 2013)
John 19:16b-24 Listen Watch
Passion Narrative: Jesus, Mary, and the Church
(recorded in 2013)
John 19:25-27 Listen Watch
Passion Narrative: Handing Over the Spirit, Blood and Water, The Burial
(recorded in 2013)
John 19:28-42 Listen Watch
Pascal Vigil  Holy Saturday    
Reflection
(recorded in 2011)
The Readings at the Vigil Listen Watch
Reflection
(recorded in 2011)
The Readings at the Vigil (cont.) Listen Watch
Reflection
(recorded in 2011)
The Nature of Sacrament Listen Watch
Reflection
(recorded in 2011)
The Experiential Nature of Baptism Listen Watch
An Ancient Holy Saturday Homily
(recorded in 2013)
Roman Breviary, IV, 496-98 Listen Watch
First Reading
Psalm
(recorded in 2013)
Genesis 1:1-2:2
Psalm 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35
Listen Watch
Second Reading
(recorded in 2013)
Genesis 22:1-18 Listen Watch
Third Reading
(recorded in 2013)
Exodus 14:15-15:1 Listen Watch
Fourth Reading
(recorded in 2013)
Isaiah 54:5-14 Listen Watch
Fifth Reading
(recorded in 2013)
Isaiah 55:1-11 Listen Watch
Sixth Reading
(recorded in 2013)
Baruch 3:9-15,32-4:4 Listen Watch
Seventh Reading
(recorded in 2013)
Ezekiel 36:16-17,18-28 Listen Watch
The Resurrection      
Reflection
(recorded in 2012)
Resurrection, Part 1 Listen Watch
Reflection
(recorded in 2012)
Resurrection, Part 2 Listen Watch
Reflection
(recorded in 2012)
Resurrection, Part 3 Listen Watch
Reflection
(recorded in 2012)
Resurrection, Part 4 Listen Watch
Mass of Easter      
Reflection
(recorded in 2011)
Resurrection and Exaltation Listen Watch
Reflection
(recorded in 2013)
Paschal Sermon of St. John Chrysostom Listen Watch
First Reading
Psalm
(recorded in 2011)
Acts 10:34a, 37-43
Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23
Listen
2011
2013
Watch
2011
2013
Second Reading
(recorded in 2011)
Colossians 3:1-4 Listen
2011
2013
Watch
2011
2013
Gospel
(recorded in 2011)
John 20:1-9 Listen
2011
2013
Watch
2011
2013