It is 23rd April 2016. The readings are from Acts 13:44-52; and the Gospel from John 14:7-14. The first reading illustrates the enormous response to the preaching of Sts. Paul and Barnabas. The works of healing is on the increase because of the Good News. As the response increased, so the oppositions and persecutions too […]

It is 22nd April 2016. The readings are from Acts 13:26-33; and the Gospel from John 14:1-6. In the first reading, we continue to witness the teaching of St. Paul to the Jews and the Gentiles explaining them in detail about the plan of God for saving us and showing an extraordinary interests in our […]

It is 21st April 2016. The readings are from Acts 13:13-25; and the Gospel from John 13:16-20. In the first reading, we witness St. Paul took the lead in explaining the scriptures To make the devout Jews to accept Jesus, Paul began explaining the covenant and led them to understand the person of Christ Jesus […]

It is 20th April 2016. The readings are from Acts 12:24-13:5; and the Gospel from John 12:44-50. The first reading describes the presence and the intentions of the Holy Spirit in the Church. It is time to embark on mission for the church. The primary work of the church is to evangelise and to make […]

It is 19th April 2016. The readings are from Acts 11:19-26; and the Gospel from John 10:22-30. The first reading talks about the first time use of the name ‘Christians.’ The harmony between the preaching and living brought this name as the bearer of Christ. The non-Jews too participated in the blanket of love and […]

It is 18th April 2016. The readings are from Acts 11:1-18; and the Gospel from John 10:1-10. The first reading brings out the criticism on St. Peter for having been associating with uncircumcised people. Some people believe that only a few people are so close to the heart of God. To them, St. Peter testifies […]

It is 17th April 2016. We celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Easter as a Good Shepherd Sunday. The readings are from Acts 13:14, 43-52; Revelations 7:9, 14-17; and the Gospel from John 10:27-30. The first reading teaches us the perseverance in times of rejection and resistance. Apostles Paul and Barnabas were rejected by Jews and […]

It is 16th April 2016. The readings are from Acts 9:31-42; and the Gospel from John 6:60-69. The first reading presents two miracles performed by St. Peter with the faith in the Risen Lord. He healed a paralytic for eight year telling: “Aeneas, Jesus Christ cures you; get up and fold up your sleeping mat.” […]

It is 15th April 2016. The readings are from Acts 9:1-20; and the Gospel from John 6:52-59. The first reading describes the story of the conversion of Saul. The conversion comes from God and no one can resist it. “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? “Who are you, Lord?” he asked, and the voice […]

It is 14th April 2016. The readings are from Acts 8:26-40; and the Gospel from John 6:44-51. The first reading describes the ministry of St. Philip who preached the Word of God tirelessly and brings a Treasurer of Ethiopia to the sacrament of Baptism. We all have a responsibility to explain the Word of God […]