It is 11th August 2020. We celebrate the memorial of Saint Claire, Virgin and religious. The readings are from Ezekiel 2:8-3:4; and the Gospel from Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14. There is a child within each one of us. Every child deserves love, respect, and care. “From the mouths of children and of babes, You […]
It is 10th August 2020. We celebrate the Feast of Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr. The readings are from 2 Corinthians 9:6-10; and the Gospel from John 12:24-26. The place of poor in our life is the way we keep God in our heart. Giving is not a liability as receiving remains a responsibility. […]
Dear People of God, We celebrate Nineteenth Sunday of the Ordinary Time. The readings are from 1 Kings 19:9.11-13; the second reading is from Romans 9:1-5 and the Gospel from Matthew 14:22-33. You are all familiar with this story. An old lady used to stand beside her home says so loudly, praise the Lord for […]
It is 8th August 2020. We celebrate the memorial of St Dominic, Priest. The readings are from Habakkuk 1:12-2:4; and the Gospel from Matthew 17:14-20. “Nothing will be impossible for you by prayer and fasting.” (Mt.17:20). God’s patience and silence in dealing with the unbelievers are not to be the yard sticks for our […]
It is 7th August 2020. We celebrate the saints Sixtus II, pope and Companions, martyrs and St Cajetan, priest. The readings of from Nahum 2:1, 3, 3:1-3, 6-7; and the Gospel from Matthew 16:24-28. Personal sacrifices sanctify our souls and societies. Grace is a river never run dry. Acknowledging the power and impact of […]
It is 6th August 2020. We celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. The readings are from Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; the second reading from 2 Peter 1:16-19; and the Gospel from Matthew 17:1-9. Life is full of experiences. Many of them pass by and a few passes through our lives. Some experiences […]
It is 5th August 2020. We celebrate the Dedication of the Basilica of St Mary Major. The readings are from Jeremiah 31:1-7; and the Gospel from Matthew 15:21-28. “I will be the God of all the families, and they shall be my people.” (Jer.31:1). There is a constant attack on the foundations and faith […]
It is 4th August 2020. We celebrate the memorial of St John Mary Vianney, Priest. The readings are from Jeremiah 31:1-2, 12-15, 18-22; and the Gospel from Matthew 15:1-2, 10-14 Our choices are influenced by the voices we hear. Hope is the only choice that allows us to follow the Lord’s voice be healthy […]
It is 3rd August 2020. The readings are from Jeremiah 28:1-17; and the Gospel from Matthew 14:22-36. The oxygen of our life is prayer. Prayerless life perishes in lies. Prayer allows us to go after truth. Prayer prepares us to embrace and radiate the rays of truth. Truth is blunt, and it hurts yet […]
It is 2nd August 2020. The readings are from Isaiah 55:1-3; the second reading is from Romans 8:35, 37-39; and the Gospel from Matthew 14:13-21. God is concerned about us. To find meaning in life is to find God. God’s perception is wider than our narrow and selfish receptions. God’s mercy moves in to fill […]