Mater Redemptoris Collegium - MRC

Easter Sunday

At the break of dawn, the grave could no longer hold Him. The silence of death is shattered, and life rises victorious—Jesus Christ is risen, just as He promised.

And as the world awakens to this holy triumph, all creation seems to echo the hymn of praise: the heavens rejoice, the earth sings, and all that is—seen and unseen—joins in one voice of exultation. For truly, as Saint John of Damascus proclaims, “let the heavens be joyful, let earth her song begin… for Christ the Lord is risen, our joy that hath no end.”

May this Easter fill our souls with a joy that does not fade, a faith that does not waver, and a love that reflects the Risen Lord in all that we do.

ALLELUIA! ALLELUIA!

April 04, 2026 | Friday of the Lord's Passion

Today, we stand at the foot of the Cross in silence, beholding the depth of love poured out by Jesus Christ—a love that embraces suffering, carries the weight of sin, and offers itself completely for our salvation.

“The death and passion of Our Lord is the sweetest and most constraining motive that can animate our hearts in this mortal life... so, in the glory of heaven above, next to the Divine goodness known and considered in itself, Our Saviour's death shall most powerfully ravish the blessed spirits in the loving of God.”
— St. Francis of Sales, Treatise on the Love of God, Chapter XIII
“That Mount Calvary is the Academy of Love”

May this day draw us closer to the mystery of the Cross—where sorrow becomes redemption, and death opens the way to eternal life.

On this solemn Maundy Thursday, we pause in silence and gratitude.
A day of humble service, sacred remembrance, and unending love—where hands that once broke bread also taught us how to love without measure.

May we learn to serve with quiet strength, forgive with open hearts, and remain faithful even in the stillness of waiting.

Semana Santa 2026

As we begin the Semana Santa, may this sacred week lead us to deeper prayer, reflection, and gratitude for Christ’s sacrifice.