Nov 9 – Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome The Basilica of St. John Lateran is the cathedral of the church of Rome and the official ecclesiastical seat of the Bishop of Rome, who is the Pope. It is officially named ‘Archbasilica of the Most Holy Saviour, St. John Baptist and... Continue Reading →
6 November, Sunday — Trusting in the Lord’s Faithfulness
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 Mac 7:1-2,9-142 Ths 2:16-3:5Lk 20:27-38 But the Lord is faithful… Today’s second reading reminds us that trusting in the Lord’s faithfulness allows us to draw strength from Him; and in the process we strengthen ourselves. I was fortunate enough to experience various types of faith formation growing up. It... Continue Reading →
29 October, Saturday — The Judgy One
Saturday of Week 30 in Ordinary Time Ph 1:18-26Lk 14:1,7-11 “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled…” Ok, I admit. I judge people and at times, I am super judgy at that. I don’t really know when all this ‘judginess’ started but as far as I remember, I often draw a conclusion on the... Continue Reading →
28 October, Friday — Mission made possible
Oct 28 – Feast of Sts. Simon and Jude, Apostles St. Simon was an apostle called the Cananean or Zealot because of his zeal for the Jewish law. He was not from Cana, nor a member of the Zealot party. Like all the Apostles, he was a convert, and was trained by St. Peter the... Continue Reading →
22 October, Saturday — Repent in order to know Him
Oct 22 – Memorial for St. John Paul II Karol Józef Wojtyla was born in 1920 in Wadowice, Poland. After his ordination to the priesthood and theological studies in Rome, he returned to his homeland and resumed various pastoral and academic tasks. He became first auxiliary bishop and, in 1964, Archbishop of Kraków and took... Continue Reading →
20 October, Thursday — Knowing the truth
Thursday of Week 29 in Ordinary Time Eph 3:14-21Lk 12:49-53 “I have come to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were blazing already!” I have to admit that today’s gospel was quite a challenge to read and reflect on. How could Jesus, the Prince of Peace, and whom the prophets spoke... Continue Reading →
19 October, Wednesday — Knowing God
Oct 19 – Memorial for Sts. John de Brebeuf, Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, martyrs; Memorial for St. Paul of the Cross, Priest St. John de Brebeuf (1593–1649) was a French Jesuit. He wanted to enter the priesthood since young, but his health was so bad there were doubts he could make it. His posting... Continue Reading →
11 October, Tuesday — The Power of Love
Oct 11 – Memorial for St John XXIII, Pope Pope John XXIII born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 28 October 1958 until his death in 1963. Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli was one of thirteen children born to Marianna Mazzola and Giovanni Battista Roncalli in a family of sharecroppers who lived in Sotto il... Continue Reading →
10 October, Monday — Trying is Better than Doing Nothing!
Monday of Week 28 in Ordinary Time Gal 4:22-24,26-27,31 – 5:1Lk 11:29-32 When Christ freed us, He meant us to remain free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery. We Catholics believe in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. I remember reading a Protestant question that went along the lines of... Continue Reading →
9 October, Sunday — Let Us Offer Our Sincere and Grateful Heart to God
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 Kgs 5:14-172 Tim 2:8-13Lk 17:11-19 “…no one has come back to give praise to God, except this foreigner.” I remember in my schooling years, how I studied and ploughed through pile after pile of assessment books and when I got excellent grades, I would always thank my parents and... Continue Reading →
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