Sep 21 – Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist St. Matthew was the son of Alphaeus, and he lived at Capernaum on Lake Genesareth. He was a Roman tax collector, a position equated with collaboration with the enemy by those from whom he collected taxes. Jesus’ contemporaries were surprised to see the Christ with... Continue Reading →
27 May, Tuesday — Believe to be saved
Tuesday of 7th Week of Easter Acts 16:22-34Jn 6:5-11 “Become a believer in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, and your household too.” When I read the above quote, it made me wonder about several points. What does it mean to become a believer in the Lord Jesus? If I believe, I will... Continue Reading →
3 July, Wednesday — A Skeptical Mindset Can Be Valuable
Jul 3 – Feast of St. Thomas, Apostle Thomas (d. 72) was ready to die with Jesus when Christ went to Jerusalem, but he is best remembered for doubting the Resurrection until allowed to touch Christ’s wounds. He preached in Parthia, Persia and India, though he was so reluctant to start the mission that he... Continue Reading →
23 April, Saturday — Manifest
Easter Saturday Acts 4:13-21Mark 16:9-15 “We cannot promise to stop proclaiming what we have seen and heard.” In today’s readings, Mary Magdalene rushed to tell the disciples the news of Jesus’ resurrection, only to be rejected. Jesus appeared and broke bread with two disciples on their journey from Jerusalem to Emmaus but their account was... Continue Reading →
1 August, Sunday — Believing in God overrides obstacles
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Exo 16:2-4,12-15Eph 4:17,20-24Jn 6:24-35 Then they said to him, “What must we do if we are able to do the works that God wants? Jesus gave them this answer, “This is working for God: you must believe in the one he has sent.” Miracles are seen in all works of... Continue Reading →
29 September, Tuesday — Surely, with God we will encounter His surprises
Sep 29 – Feast of the Holy Archangels, Michael, Gabriel, Raphael You should be aware that the word ‘angel’ denotes a function rather than a nature. Those holy spirits of heaven have indeed always been spirits. They can only be called angels when they deliver some message. Moreover, those who deliver messages of lesser importance are... Continue Reading →
23 August, Sunday — The hands, the feet, the eyes of Christ, will you say ‘YES’?
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Isa 22:19-23Rm 11:33-36Mt 16:13-20 "But you, who do you say I am?" When asked, “Who do men say that the Son of Man is?” Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit answers correctly. My answer, due to my prayer life and our Catholic faith, has certainly grown and deepened over the... Continue Reading →
19 May, Tuesday — Believers shall earn salvation
Tuesday of 6th Week of Eastertide Acts 16:22-34John 16:5-11 “Become a believer in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, and your household too.” The weight of human belief is the product of the magnitude of mental richness and the direction of thought; it stems from realization and understanding around faith. Sometimes, the pressure... Continue Reading →
