It is 31st March 2019. We are entering into the Fourth Sunday of Lent which is called Laetare Sunday or the Sunday of Joy. We are so close to the Easter. “Rejoice, Jerusalem, and all who love her. Be joyful all who were in mourning;” (Is.66:10). The readings are from Joshua 5:9-12; the second reading […]
It is 30th March 2019. The readings are from Hosea 5:15-6:1-6; and the Gospel from Luke 18:9-14. As we come to the end of the third week of the Lent, the Lord invites us through the readings to acknowledge our sins and unpretentiously repent. Prayer with repentance is the sacrifice pleased to the Lord. God […]
It is 29th March 2019. The readings are from Hosea 14:2-10; and the Gospel from Mark 12:28-34. Without participation we cannot remain in holiness. Participating in the love of God by expressing our human love towards the other and expecting nothing from the other allows us to come closer to God. Our faithfulness is not […]
It is 27th March 2019. Listening is learning indeed that brings the wisdom and understanding when mixed with quest and patience. Mere listening to the Word of God is the learning God desires from every human soul and mind. Listening is the sacrifice we all need to take during this Lenten time. It is the […]
It is 26th March 2019. The readings are from Daniel 3:25, 34-43; and the Gospel is from Matthew 18:21-35. Genesis of forgiveness occurs in the exodus of sinful hearts. There is no way one can forgive the other unless converted personally. Forgetfulness of God and indifference to God thrives in the soil of unrepented hearts. […]
It is 25th March 2019. We celebrate the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. The readings are from Isaiah 7:10-14, 8:10; the second reading is from Hebrews 10:4-10; and the Gospel from Luke 1:26-38. When God’s plan is my plan of life, the entire humanity is blessed. The affirmative statement of Mary offered hope […]
It is 23rd March 2019. We celebrate the memorial of Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo. A pastor who lived for the poor and preached walking nearly 50 thousand kilometres spreading the mission of Christ in Peru. By his evangelisation, he brought Lima of Rose, Martin de Pores and so many to come closer to Christ and […]
It is 22nd March 2019. The readings are from Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13, 17-28; and the Gospel from Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46. God continues to bless us even if we are messed up by many including the most intimate family members or friends. We all wonder why am being abused by my own family members. Perhaps, through […]
It is 21st March 2019. The readings are from Jeremiah 17:5-10; and the Gospel from Luke 16:19-31. The axis of all blessings is the undeniable trust in God. Spectacularly unseen and unnoticeable blessings bestowed upon all those who trust in the Lord. We have witnessed people who trusted the Lord never been abandoned by the […]