16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 12:13,16-19Rm 8:26-27 Mt 13:24-43 “Your justice has its source in strength, your sovereignty over all makes you lenient to all.” Justice and grace are two words that crown the understanding of knowledge of God to the limit of human nature. Beyond this, the whole concept of faith in God... Continue Reading →
18 July, Saturday — God is merciful!
Saturday of Week 15 in Ordinary Time Mic 2:1–5 Mt 12:14–21 “He will not break the crushed reed, nor put out the smouldering wick...” It is really amazing how Jesus can see the tiny glimmer of hope in even in the most hardened souls. I recently started to pray the Divine Mercy chaplet more often during the week.... Continue Reading →
17 July, Friday — Silence versus signs from God
Friday of Week 15 in Ordinary Time Isa 38:1-6,7-8,21-2Mt 12:1-8 “Here…is the sign from the Lord that he will do what he has said.” The COVID-19 outbreak has caused many of us to lose our jobs, and new graduands have a hard time entering into the labour market, due to widespread economic difficulties. I... Continue Reading →
16 July, Thursday — Smartphones won’t give us rest, so put them away and pray!
Jul 16 – Memorial for Our Lady of Mount Carmel The Church celebrates on this day, the feast of the Scapular of Mount Carmel. The scapular, which derives its name from the Latin word scapulæ, meaning shoulders, is a dress which covers the shoulders. It is best known among as the name of two little... Continue Reading →
15 July, Wednesday — Open up our minds and hearts, dear Lord
Jul 15 – Memorial for St. Bonaventure, bishop, religious, doctor St. Bonaventure (1221-1274) entered the Franciscan Order when he was 22. At the age of 35, he was chosen General of his Order and restored a perfect calm where peace had been disturbed by internal dissensions. He did much for his Order and composed The... Continue Reading →
30 June, Tuesday — Faith
Jun 30 – First Martyrs of the Church of Rome These holy men and women are also called the ‘Protomartyrs of Rome’. They were accused of burning Rome by Nero, who burned Rome to cover his own crimes. Some martyrs were burned as living torches at evening banquets, some crucified, and others were fed to... Continue Reading →
29 June, Monday — Rescue
Jun 29 – Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, apostles Peter (c.1–64) was a professional fisherman. He was the brother of St. Andrew the Apostle, the man who led him to Christ. Given the name Simon, he was renamed “Peter” (rock) by Jesus to indicate that Peter would be the rock-like foundation on which the... Continue Reading →
28 June, Sunday — Jesus, Our Reward
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 Kgs 4:8-11,13-16Rm 6:3-4,8-11Mt 10:37-42 “Anyone who finds his life will lose it; anyone who loses his life for my sake will find it. Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me; and those who welcome me welcome the one who sent me.” It has been a tough few months for me.... Continue Reading →
23 May, Saturday — Wake up Lord! Do you even care?
Saturday of the 6th Week of Eastertide Acts 18:23-28 Jn 16:23B-28 “anything you ask for from the Father he will grant in my name” March 28 was a dark, rainy and quiet night at the Sagrato of St Peter’s Basilica. Pope Francis was a lone figure walking up the path towards an ambo. He looked frail and worn out. With... Continue Reading →
22 May, Friday — Nothing happens outside the will of God…absolutely nothing!
May 22 – Memorial for St. Rita of Cascia, Religious Rita (1386-1457) was the daughter of Antonio and Amata Lotti, a couple known as the Peacemakers of Jesus; they had Rita late in life. From her early youth, Rita visited the Augustinian nuns at Cascia, Italy, and showed interest in a religious life. However, when... Continue Reading →
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