It is 29th November 2020. We enter the First Sunday of Advent. We begin the new church year. Advent means coming. The readings are from Isaiah 63:16b-17; 64:1, 3b-8; the second reading is from 1Corinthians 1:3-9; and the Gospel from Mark 13:33-37. We are invited to reflect on Hope as we read about the […]

  It is 26th November 2020. We celebrate the memorial of St. John Berchmans, the patron of Altar Servers. The readings are from Revelation 18:1-2, 21-23, 19:1-3, 9; and the Gospel from Luke 21:20-28 Just a few days to complete the liturgical year, we continue to reflect the struggle against the evil. In every struggle, […]

  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 […]