It is 16th August 2020. We celebrate the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings are from Isaiah 56:1, 6-7; the second reading is from Romans 11:13-15, 29-32; and the Gospel from Matthew 15:21-28. When faith is flawless, God’s giving is fathomless. Faith cannot betray charity. God discloses God’s plans to the just and […]
It is 15th August 2020. We celebrate the solemnity of the Assumption of Our Blessed Mother Mary into Heaven. The readings are from Revelations 11:19, 12:1-6, 10; the second reading is from 1Corinthians 15:20-26; and the Gospel from Luke 1:39-56. As India celebrates 74th Independence Day amidst the waves of pain and loss during […]
It is 14th August 2020. We celebrate the memorial of St Maximilian Kolbe, Priest and Martyr. The readings are from Ezekiel 16:1-15, 60, 63; and the Gospel from Matthew 19:3-12. God falls in love with humanity. Humanity falls out of love for the Lord. God looks after us and cares for us right from […]
It is 13th August 2020. We celebrate the memorial of saints Pontian, pope and Hippolytus, priest, martyrs. The readings are from Ezekiel 12:1-12; and the Gospel from Matthew 18:21-19:1. Forgiving is not an option. Numerical calculations cannot fence the boarders of forgiveness. The wings of forgiveness flies high in the free space of mercy […]
It is 12th August 2020. The readings are from Ezekiel 9:1-7, 10:18-22; and the Gospel from Matthew 18:15-20. Are you marked by God? It is unity of the Spirit that offers forgiveness that is a personal process that accommodates the views of the community. Prayer is ineffective in the milieu of unforgiving hearts. “Touch […]
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 […]