Maundy Thursday -- Chrism Mass Isa 61:1-3,6,8-9Apo 1:5-8Lk 4:16-21 …to the blind new sight, to set the downtrodden free… It is said that this text from Isaiah has been fulfilled. Jesus came into the world, filled with the Holy Spirit, he went out on mission “to bring good news to the poor, to proclaim liberty... Continue Reading →
24 March, Tuesday — Can we be open to His Word?
Tuesday of the 5th Week of Lent Num 21:4-9Jn 8:21-30 As he was saying this, many came to believe in him. I am a huge fan of good homilies. During the entrance procession, as the priest processes into the church, I tip-toe to see who the celebrant is. Many, many times, I’ve turned to my... Continue Reading →
16 February, Monday — Signs of Patience
Monday of Week 6 in Ordinary Time Jas 1:1-11Mk 8:11-13 …try to treat them (your trials) as a happy privilege…your faith is only put to the test to make you patient but patience too is…so that you will become complete…” Have you ever lost your patience? With God, with others or with yourself? Have you... Continue Reading →
7 February, Saturday — Wisdom at the Heart of Life and Love
Saturday of Week 4 in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 3:4-13Mk 6:30-34 Give your servant a heart to discern between good and evil... We are told in the Christian life to "Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you" (Matthew 6:33). While this maxim or rule... Continue Reading →
4 February, Wednesday — Open The Eyes Of My Heart
Wednesday of Week 4 in Ordinary Time 2 Sam 24:2,8-17Mk 6:1-6 And they would not accept him. A closer look at today’s gospel always raises for me the question of prejudice and how it lurks quietly in the background, easily colouring my personal responses to people, situations and issues. Unless I am aware enough to catch... Continue Reading →
19 October, 2025 — Do not give up
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Exo 17:8-132 Tim 3:14-4:2Lk 18:1-8 Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Today’s gospel reading is known as the parable of the persistent widow. She was a poor widow who repeatedly appeals to an unrighteous judge (who neither feared God nor regarded men)... Continue Reading →
17 October, Friday — Remain Faithful in the Lord
Oct 17 – Memorial for St. Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr St. Ignatius (c. 50–107) was a convert from paganism to Christianity. He succeeded Peter as bishop of Antioch, Syria. He served during persecution of Domitian. During the persecution of Trajan, he was ordered to be taken to Rome to be killed by wild... Continue Reading →
25 August, Monday — Authentic Faith
Aug 25 – Memorial for St. Louis of France, married man; Memorial for St. Joseph Calasanz, priest, religious founder As king of France, Louis (1214-1270) made numerous judicial and legislative reforms. He promoted Christianity in France; established religious foundations, aided mendicant orders, propagated synodal decrees of the Church, built leper hospitals, and collected relics. “In... Continue Reading →
15 August, Friday — Magnificent Love and Sacrifice
Aug 15 -- Solemnity of The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary The commemoration of the death of the Blessed Virgin Mary (the Dormition, or falling asleep, as it was known in the East) is known as the Assumption because of the tradition that her body did not decay but that she was raised up,... Continue Reading →
30 July, Wednesday — Personal Quests
Jul 30 – Memorial for St. Peter Chrysologus, Bishop & Doctor An adult convert, St. Peter (406-450) fought paganism and heresy, enforced reforms, and built several churches and ornate altars in his see. A preacher with outstanding language skills, he was given the name ‘Chrysologus’, referring to his ‘golden word’. 176 of his sermons have... Continue Reading →
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