It is 18th March 2018. We celebrate the Fifth Sunday of Lent. The readings are from Jeremiah 31:31-34; the second reading is from Hebrews 5:7-9; and the Gospel from John 12:20-30. God takes initiative in loving us, caring for us and forgiving us in a special way during the Lent. In the first reading God […]

It is 17th March 2018. We celebrate the memorial of St Patrick, Bishop. Patron Saint of Ireland. It is good to repeat the blessings of St. Patrick as we celebrate his Memorial Day. “May the strength of God pilot us. May the wisdom of God instruct us; May the hand of God protect us; May […]

It is 16th March 2018. The readings are Wisdom 2:1, 12-22; and the Gospel from John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30. Do not be afraid of those who can destroy our lives when we are living a holy and blameless life. Yes, it is a challenging and unrewarding journey on earth for being sincere, honest and truthful. […]

It is 15th March 2018. The readings are from Exodus 32:7-14; and the Gospel from John 5:31-47. When we forget the identity of God in our lives, we begin to identify ourselves with the idols so eaily. God has no problem in loving us. It is we who have the challenges to love God as […]

It is 11th March 2018. We celebrate The Fourth Sunday of Lent – Laetare Sunday. Today, we pass the mid-term of the season of Lent. As we enter into the fourth Sunday of Lent, the Church invites us to rejoice. Hence, this Sunday is traditionally called Laetarae Sunday, the Sunday of rejoicing. During the last […]

It is 10th March 2018. The readings are from Hosea 5:15-6:6; and the Gospel from Luke 18:9-14. Are we faking our penance and sacrifices? The readings address the true and false penance as we are in the Lent. Our fasting, praying, mortifying, penance and sacrifice needs a sincere and honest intentions in our hearts. Our […]

It is 9th March 2018. The readings are from Hosea 14:2-10; and the Gospel from Mark 12:28-34. God laments through the prophet Hosea telling God’s people reminding them about His mercy and faithfulness and calling them to be back to Him. God promises God’s mercy and assuring them showers of blessings despite their fallenness, transgressions […]

It is 8th March 2018. We celebrate the memorial of St. John of God, Religious. It is the International Women’s day too. Let us pray for all women who brought us this far in our lives. Their contributions cannot be reduced to mere words. May the Lord bless all women and provide them love, security […]

It is 7th March 2018. The readings are from Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9; and the Gospel from Matthew 5:17-19. God expects us to do certain things in our lives to be peaceful and happy. Our wisdom and prudence strengthened only by following what God demands from us. The laws and statues God has put forth for […]

It is 6th March 2018. The readings are from Daniel 3:25, 34-43; and the Gospel from Matthew 18:21-35. The first reading is the prayer of Azariah in which he reminds God why God has to be merciful and compassionate. He pleads God to be merciful and forgiving their sins. Sins bring pain and eventually death. […]