It is 26th February 2017. We celebrate the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings are from Isaiah 49:14-15; the second reading is from 1Corinthians 4:1-5; and the Gospel from Matthew 6:24-34. We are gently reminded on this Sunday about the faithful love of God and protection exceeding the love of a mother. In the […]
It is 25th February 2017. The readings are from Sir. 17:1-15; and the Gospel from Mark 10:13-16. The first reading encourages us to believe and accept in love, mutual respect and obedience to the Lord as the hallmark of our successful, peaceful and blessing-filled life on earth for all people. No one can live as […]
It is 23rd February 2017. We have the memorial of St Polycarp, Bishop and the Martyr. The readings are from Sir. 5:1-8; and the Gospel from Mark 9:41-50. The first reading very blunt in telling us that we cannot add sin after sin believing God’s mercy would forgive and make us clean. And we must […]
It is 22nd February 2017. We celebrate the Feast of the Chair of St Peter, the Apostle. This is the earliest feast since 4th century. We celebrate the unity of the Church under one leadership of the Vicar of Christ, St. Peter. The readings are from 1 Peter 5:1-4; and the Gospel from Matthew 16:13-19. […]
It is 21st February 2017. We celebrate the memorial of St. Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor. The readings are from Sir.2:1-11; and the Gospel from Mark 9:30-37. The first reading teaches us that testing by the Lord is inevitable for the one want to serve God. We need to cling to God no matter who […]
It is 19th February 2017. We celebrate the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings are from Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18; the second reading is from 1 Corinthians 3:16-23; and the Gospel from Matthew 5:38-48. The first reading invites us to lead a holy life. Holiness means to live as God wants us to live and […]