It is 23rd March 2016. The readings are from Isaiah 50:4-9; and the Gospel from Matthew 26:14-25. The first reading intensifies the suffering and persecution of the Messiah due the power of sin. A total surrender and trust in God by the suffering Servant in times of imminent persecution and immeasurable suffering. We need to […]
It is 22nd March 2016. The readings are from Isaiah 49:1-6; and the Gospel from John 13:21-33, 36-38. The first reading speaks about the role of Messiah. The servant of God receives the reassurance from God that He will be the light of the nations and bring the salvation to all the people. “I will […]
It is 21st March 2016. The readings are from Isaiah 42:1-7; and the Gospel from John 12:1-11. The first reading introduces us the Suffering Servant. He is chosen by God to suffer for God’s people, and the bearer of the justice, His words bring peace to all who hear Him. This servant cures the blindness […]
It is 19th March 2016. We celebrate the Solemnity of St Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. St. Joseph is the Patron and Protector of the universal Church proclaimed by blessed Pope Pius IX. The readings are from 2 Samuel 7:4-5, 12-14, 16; Romans 4:13, 16-18, 22; and the Gospel from Matthew 1:16, 18-21, […]
It is 18th March 2016. We celebrate the memorial of St. Cyril of Jerusalem, the Bishop and the Doctor of the Church. The readings are from Jeremiah 20:10-13; and the Gospel from John 10:31-42. The first reading is the confession of faith of Prophet Jeremiah. We need to listen to the entire chapter to understand […]
It is 17th March 2016. We celebrate the memorial of St. Patrick, the Bishop. The readings are from Genesis 17:3-9 and the Gospel from John 8:51-59. The first reading brings out how God extended God’s covenant not only to Abraham and with all generations after him. God remembers the covenant and demands the faithfulness from […]
It is 15th March 2016. The readings are from Numbers 21:4-9; and the Gospel from John 8:21-30. The first reading points out that the grumblings and complaints against God in the life of Israel brought this pain and suffering amidst people. But the salvation and relief from this suffering came because of their contrite heart. […]
It is 12th March 2016. The readings are from Jeremiah 11:18-20; and the Gospel from John 7:40-53. The first reading invites us to imbibe the spirit of surrendering to God at the time of hardships and rejection. The people in the hometown of Jeremiah plotted to silence him due to economic, religious, political and personal […]