It is 08th March 2016. The readings are from Ezekiel 47:1-9, 12; and the Gospel from John 5:1-3, 5-16. The first reading gently reminds us that the life giving water from God is needed for the sustenance and growth of humanity. The water symbolises life from God which is gentle, safe, purifying and life giving. […]

It is 07th March 2016. The readings are from Isaiah 65:17-21; and the Gospel from John 4:43-54. The first reading underlines the encouraging words of joy, gladness and exultation. God is interested to have the new heaven and the new earth in which there is safety, peace, abundance of joy and permanency. “Now I create […]

It is 6th March 2016. It is the 4th Sunday of the Lent. Laetare Sunday. Laetare, means ‘joy’ in Latin. It is a time for us to find and anticipate the joy that is to come as we celebrate Easter. The readings are from Joshua 5:9-12; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; and the Gospel from Luke 15:1-3, […]

It is 5th March 2016. The readings are from Hosea 5:15-6:6; and the Gospel from Luke 18:9-14. The first reading encourages us to return to the Lord with the sincerity of heart not with superficiality. Israel was returning to the Lord for gaining material benefits. God’s nation forgot the benefits enjoyed being faithful to the […]

It is 04th March 2016. The readings are from Hosea 14:2-10; and the Gospel from Mark 12:28-34. A strong reminder and a warning from the first reading is that our downfall came due to our personal sins and therefore we need to return to the Lord as early as possible. Returning means pleading for forgiveness […]

It is 3rd March 2016. The readings are from Jeremiah 7:23-28; and the Gospel from Luke 11:14-23. The first reading points out our stubbornness in returning to the Lord. God is not tired of us even though our evil behaviours are growing so intimately. We are peripherally looking good but deep down there is a […]

It is 2nd March 2016. The readings are from Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9; and the Gospel from Matthew 5:17-19. The first reading expresses the desire of God for humanity is to obey God’s laws. The law of God is built on love and it comes from the heart of God to us. It is the roadmap […]

It is 01st March 2016. The readings are from Daniel 3:25, 34-43; and the Gospel from Matthew 18:21-35. The first reading presents the prayer for mercy of Azariah. He reminded God all the reasons for which God should be merciful. His prayer of mercy is not about himself but about those who lived in captivity. […]