29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Isa 45:1,4-61 Ths 1:1-5Mt 22:15-21 “...give back to Caesar what belongs to Caesar – and to God what belongs to God.” When I was younger, I remember that whenever there was a celebration, my mom or grandmother would set aside food and put it on the altar. They explained to... Continue Reading →
13 October, Tuesday – One’s original love
Galatians 5:1-6, Luke 11:37-41 Lord, let your love come upon me I was once asked by a fellow volunteer in a church ministry on what motivates me to continue to help out after so many years. Is it a sense of duty or perhaps an obligation to routine that makes me want to continue to... Continue Reading →
12 October, Monday — Staying true to one’s calling
Monday of Week 28 in Ordinary Time Gal 4:22-24,26-27,31-5:1Lk 11:29-32 Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit to the yoke of slavery. The purpose of life has always been pondered upon by many people. In this difficult time, this is brought to the fore as people re-evaluate their purpose in life. I have had colleagues... Continue Reading →
11 October, Sunday — Offer to God all our plans
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Isa 25:6-10Phi 4:12-14, 19-20Mt 22:1-44 There is nothing I cannot master with the help of the One who gives me strength This year has been a difficult time for everybody. The uncertainty and disruption which Covid-19 introduced into our lives has uprooted the plans which all of us created. Grandiose... Continue Reading →
10 October, Saturday — Trust in God
Saturday of Week 27 in Ordinary Time Gal 3:22-29Lk 11:27-28 The Lord remembers his covenant forever These past nine months has been hard for everybody. The disruption to all our schedules and routines because of COVID-19 has been something which has affected all industries, and every individual across ages and countries. It is indeed amazing... Continue Reading →
8 October, Thursday — Staying on course
Thursday of Week 27 in Ordinary Time Gal 3:1-5Lk 11:5-13 I tell you, if the man does not get up and give it to him for friendship's sake, persistence will be enough to get up and give his friend all he wants Exasperation is an emotion which some of us may experience in our lives.... Continue Reading →
5 October, Monday — On Caricatures
Monday of Week 27 in Ordinary Time Gal 1:6-12Lk 10:25-37 So now whom am I trying to please -- man, or God? Would you say it is men’s approval I am looking for? It’s a tough time to be in America right now. We are so divided, so unyielding, unwilling to consider the viewpoint of... Continue Reading →
4 October, Sunday — We Grew A Vineyard
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Isa 5:1-7Phil 4: 6-9Mt 21: 33-43 He dug the soil, cleared it of stones, and planted choice vines in it... He expected it to yield grapes, but sour grapes were all that it gave. When we bought our house in California 3 years ago, part of the attraction was the... Continue Reading →
3 October, Saturday — Get your eyes off the pedals
Saturday of Week 26 in Ordinary Time Job 42:1-3,5-6,12-17 Lk 10:17-24 “I know that You can do all things” It’s rather strange, but one of the memories that seem to always remain vivid in our minds is that precise moment when we first started being able to cycle. It may not be true for all, but... Continue Reading →
27 September, Sunday — God supports those who confess His power and glory
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Eze 18:25-28Phil 2:1-11 Mt 21:28-32 ...and that every tongue should acclaim Jesus Christ as Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Confession is a reliever, a prudent surge moderator and could be personified. This is when it becomes a guide to reconciliation. And like forgiveness, confession takes us through the path of... Continue Reading →
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