It is 25th November 2020. We celebrate the memorial of St Catherine of Alexandria, virgin and martyr. The readings are from Revelation 15:1-4; and the Gospel from Luke 21:12-19. We are strengthened in faith and faithfulness during adversity than prosperity. In his riches, man lacks wisdom. (Ps.49:20). Our quality of our character is tested […]
It is 24th November 2020. We celebrate the memorial of St Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions, Martyrs. The readings are from Revelations 14:14-19; and the Gospel from Luke 21:5-11. The responsorial Psalm acclaims, “The Lord comes to judge the earth.” (Ps.96:13) We all believe and accept the Second coming of our Lord and the inevitable […]
It is 23rd November 2020. We celebrate the memorial of St Columban, Abbot and St. Clement Pope and martyr. The readings are from Revelations 14:1-5; and the Gospel from Luke 21:1-4. Someone told me once when I was building the churches in Zimbabwe that give God the best and nothing less than the best, […]
It is 22nd November 2020. We celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Christ the King. The readings are from Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17; the second reading is from 1Corinthians 15:20-26, 28; and the Gospel from Matthew 25:31-46. We are at the crown of all celebration at the liturgical year inviting us to examine our selfless […]
It is 19th November 2020. The readings are from Revelation 5:1-10; and the Gospel from Luke 19:41-44. Christ holds the key to our life. Christ is the New Passover lamb. Every human heart longs and desires for the vision and visitation of the Lord. May be unconsciously, we do things that keep God out […]
It is 18th November 2020. We celebrate the memorial of Dedication of Basilicas of Sts. Peter and Paul. The readings are from Revelations 4:1-11; and the Gospel from Luke 19:11-28. Whenever the faithful are persecuted, they look for a sign or an image to depict their pain and suffering symbolically with the mysterious meaning […]
It is 16th November 2020. We celebrate the memorial of Sts. Margaret of Scotland, and St Gertrude, virgin. The readings are from Revelations 1:1-4, 2:1-5; and the Gospel from Luke 18:35-43. As there are seven beatitudes (Rev.1:3; 14:13; 16:15; 19:9; 20:6; 22:7; 22:14) in the book of Revelation, we read one of them today […]
It is 11th November 2020. We celebrate the memorial of St Martin of Tours, Bishop. The readings are from Titus 3:1-7; and the Gospel from Luke 17:11-19. Our life is the only reliable living reminder to people around. We remember words but we cherish and churn examples. When we are grateful for what we […]
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 […]