Thursday of Week 34 in Ordinary Time Apo 18:1-2,21-23;19:1-3,9Lk 21:20-28 “For this is the time of vengeance when all tthat scripture says must be fulfilled.” In many lessons in the Bible, we have seen that vengeance -- God’s anger and punishments that befell the people as a result of sin, rebellion and transgressions -- were... Continue Reading →
20 November, Friday — Temple of God
Friday of Week 33 in Ordinary Time Apo 10:8-11Lk 19:45-48 “According to scripture,…my house will be a house of prayer. But you have turned it into a robbers’ den.” This is one of the rare times that Jesus became angry and visibly displayed his anger. Even then, He did not direct His anger at any... Continue Reading →
19 November, Thursday — Missed Opportunity
Thursday of Week 33 in Ordinary Time Apo 5:1-10Lk 19:41-44 “If you in your turn had only understood on this day the message of peace...you did not recognize your opportunity when God offered it.” Do you think you are stubborn or obstinate? I know I am. Sometimes extremely so, especially when I think I am... Continue Reading →
15 November, Sunday — Seeking Perfection
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Pro 31:10-13,19-20,30-31 1 Ths 5:1-6 Mt 25:14-30 You are all sons of light and sons of the day... stay wide awake and sober. St Paul reminds us of the swift coming of the Lord, like a 'ninja' and like labour pains that come suddenly, so will His return, and we are reminded to... Continue Reading →
14 November, Saturday — Persevere in His love
Saturday of Week 32 in Ordinary Time 3 Jn 5-8Lk 18:1-8 “Now will not God see justice done to his chosen ones who cry to him day and night...?” One of my favourite movies of all time is Shawshank Redemption. There is a scene in the movie about persistence and perseverance -- the protagonist, Andy Dufresne, wants to expand the... Continue Reading →
13 November, Friday — The Creator
Friday of Week 32 in Ordinary Time 2 Jn:4-9Lk 17:26-37 "Anyone who tries to preserve his life will lose it; and anyone who loses it will keep it safe." The pieces of expensive artwork which often hang in the museums often depict the talent of the artist who could have conceptualised such an idea. Yet... Continue Reading →
8 November, Sunday — How Committed Are We?
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 6:12-161 Ths 4:13-18Mt 25:1-13 Those who were ready went in with him to the wedding hall I remember one of the priests in my parish describing a little anecdote about social responsibility. He would always pick up the rubbish he sees on the church grounds, but would always find... Continue Reading →
7 November, Saturday — How You Do Anything Is How You Do Everything
Saturday of Week 31 in Ordinary Time Phi 4:10-19Lk 16:9-15 “The man who can be trusted in little things can be trusted in great” I have been driving for many years now, and one of the things I have had to contend with (until the last year), was parking coupons. This system works on an... Continue Reading →
6 November, Friday — Not Reinventing the Wheel
Friday of Week 31 in Ordinary Time Phi 3:17-4:1Lk 16:1-8 Take as your models everybody who is already doing this… For health reasons, I have been trying to move more towards a whole-foods-plant-based diet, and have been wondering how to do this. I started by eating more raw salads (not something I particularly enjoy, by... Continue Reading →
5 November, Thursday — I am Special!
Thursday of Week 31 in Ordinary Time Phi 3: 3-8Lk 15:1-10 “I have found my sheep that was lost” I remember reading passages from the Bible, where the multitudes of angels, as well as everyone in heaven (the Church Triumphant) were praising God and singing hymns of praise. I can almost imagine the heavenly voices... Continue Reading →
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