It 10th November 2020. We celebrate the memorial of Pope St Leo the Great. The readings are from Titus 2:1-8, 11-14; and the Gospel from Luke 17:7-10. Teaching with personal integrity resonates the entire being of the one who emulates. Counsel devoid of an example is not inspiring. Living our life in integrity and […]
It is 9th November 2020. We celebrate the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica. The readings are Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; the second reading is from 1Corinthians 3:9-11, 16-17; and the Gospel from John 2:13-22. As we celebrate the mother of all Churches, the Cathedral of Rome, and the Church of the […]
It is 8th November 2020. We celebrate thirty Second Sunday of the Year. The readings are from Wisdom 6:12-16; the second reading is from 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; and the Gospel from Matthew 25:1-13. A stingy businessman had a foolish worker. Whatever the boss told him he would execute without thinking and planning. On one […]
It is 7th November 2020. The readings are from Philippians 4:10-19; and the Gospel from Luke 16:9-15 There is an anonymous quote: “Contentment is not the fulfillment of what you want, it is the realization of how much you already have. ” Suffering and pain train our minds to face any situation in life. […]
It is 5th November 2020. The readings are from Philippians 3:3-8; and the Gospel from Luke 15:1-10. Conversion is not merely a human effort alone but an acknowledgement of God’s unconditional love and forgiveness for each one of us. No matter what sin we have committed, how remotely hiding our life from the Lord, still […]
It is 2nd November 2020. We celebrate the Solemn Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed. The readings are from Isaiah 25:6-9; the second reading is Romans 5:5-11; and the Gospel from Matthew 11:25-30. We are invited to remember, offer prayers, penance and sacrifices for all those who have gone before us. It is not […]
It is 01st November 2020. We celebrate the Feast of All Saints. The readings are from Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14; the second reading is from 1 John 3:1-3; and the Gospel from Matthew 5:1-12a. There is no excuse for anyone to be exempted being a saint. It is not too late to be saint. A […]
It is 31st October 2020. The readings are from Philippians 1:18-26; and the Gospel from Luke 14:1, 7-11. Saint Augustine remarks, “It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes humility as angels.” “For me, life is Christ, and death is gain.” We all face with freedom and choice, pride, […]
It is 29th October 2020. The readings are from Ephesians 6:10-20; and the Gospel from Luke 13:31-35. To be good, innocence of heart alone is not enough, but we need faith, truth and charity that bring the blessings of God to identity the evil around and appreciate the goodness in others. Life is indeed […]
It is 28th October 2020. We celebrate the Feast of Saints Simon and Jude the Apostles. St Jude is known as the patron saint for hopeless cases and St Simon is known as the zealot. The readings are from Ephesians 2:19-22; and the Gospel from Luke 6:12-19. God needs people to spread the Good […]