It is 14th May 2016. We celebrate the Feast of St Matthias, the Apostle and the Martyr. All that we know about him mostly comes from the Acts of the Apostles. He preached the Good News in Judea and Ethiopia. He was martyred for the faith that he proclaimed. He is the patron of tailors, […]


It is 13th May 2016. We celebrate the memorial of Our Lady of Fatima. Our Beloved Mother Mary appeared to three little children namely Francisco, Jacinta and Lucia in six apparitions to recite the compendium of the Gospel which is the Rosary for the war-torn world to live in the peace of Christ. She herself […]


It is 12th May 2016. The readings are from Acts 22:30, 23:6-11; and the Gospel from John 17:20-26. The first reading describes the trial of St. Paul in front of the tribunal of Jerusalem. He tactfully handled the case with prudence and presence of mind. His explanations of his case brought a fight between Sadducees […]


It is 11th May 2016. The readings are from Acts 20:28-38; and the Gospel from John 17:11-19. The first readings brings out vividly the emotional farewell of St. Paul from Ephesians. Before leaving, St. Paul encouraged the leaders telling that they were chosen by the Holy Spirit to do the work of God and they […]


It is 09th May 2016. The readings are from Acts 19:1-8; and the Gospel from John 16:29-33. The first reading brings out the journey of St. Paul to Ephesus. He reminds them that the knowledge and the relationship with the Holy Spirit is the significant element for the maturity in our Christian life. He clarifies […]


It is 08th May 2016. We celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. It is the celebration of a mystery. We begin the prayers for Christian unity until the Pentecost. The readings are from Acts 1:1-11; Eph. 1:17-23 and the Gospel from Luke 24:46-53. The first reading presents the glorious moment of the […]


It is 07th May 2016. The readings are from Acts 18:23-28; and the Gospel from John 16:23-28. The first reading shares the third missionary journey of St. Paul from Antioch and journeying through Galatia, the modern Turkey. St. Luke paints Apollos as a humble learner and an orator well-versed in Scripture and philosophy. We can […]


It is 06th Friday 2016. The readings are from Acts 18:9-18; and the Gospel from John 16:20-23. The first reading speaks about the sufferings St. Paul had to undergo emotionally and physically on account of his preaching for Christ. He feared for his life. Christ Jesus strengthened him by a vision that no one from […]


It is 05th May 2016. The readings are from Acts 18:1-8; and the Gospel from John 16:16-20. The first reading presents the hard work of St. Paul in the city of Corinth. Even though the ministry in Athens was a failure due to the hard heartedness of the people. The apostle did not give in […]


It is 04th May 2016. The readings are from Acts 17:15, 22-18:1; and the Gospel from John 16:12-15. The first reading brings out the preaching of St. Paul in Athens. He talked to them about their ignorance in worshipping an unknown God and leading them to understand the living God. He wished to lead them […]