It is 05th October 2015. The readings are from Jon. 1:1-2:1-2,10 and the Gospel from Lk. 10:25-37. The first reading shares the story of Jonah and his relationship with God. His story of being in the belly of a fish for three days is explained in relation to Christ’s death and resurrection. When life is […]

It is 04th October 2015. We celebrate 27th Sunday of the Ordinary Time. We too celebrate the Solemnity of St. Francis of Assisi, the Patron of Ecology. We wish all those who named after Francis, starting from our beloved Pope Francis and all the Franciscans world at large. We too take a stand in protecting […]

It is 03rd October 2015. We, the Capuchin Franciscans celebrate the Transitus, the final departure of our Seraphic Father Francis of Assisi from this world. The readings are from Bar.4:5-12, 27-29 and the Gospel from Lk.10:17-24. The first reading is a strong reminder for all of us who ask a question: Why all these things […]

It is 02nd October 2015. We celebrate the memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels. The readings are from Exod. 23:20-23 and Mt.18:1-5,10. The first reading promises us that we are given an angel to guard us from evil and to lead us to God. They are heavenly spirits given by God to watch over us […]

It is 01st October 2015. It is the feast of St. Therese of the Child Jesus. She was known for her “little Way” which leads us to God. Her book “The Story of a Soul,” is a must read for every Catholic. She is the Patroness of the Missions. She said, “There is just one […]

It is 30th September 2015. We celebrate the memorial of St. Jerome, the priest and the Doctor of the Church. The readings are from Neh. 2:1-8 and the Gospel from Lk.9:57-62. The first reading offers us a new mind-set, when we are doing the work of the Lord. We wonder many times that why God […]

It Is 27th September 2015. It is 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time. We celebrate the Social Communication Sunday. The readings are from Num.11:25-29; Jam. 5:1-6 and Mk. 9:38-43.45,47-48. His Holiness Pope Francis in his message “Communicating the Family: a privileged Place of Encounter with the Gift of love,” tell us that “the womb which hosts […]

It is 26th September 2015. The readings are from Zech.2:1-5, 10-11a and the Gospel from Lk.9: 43b-45. In the first reading, God promises the people of Israel through the prophet Zechariah that God will be their wall and protection around Jerusalem. Human guarding cannot protect or save us. Many cities have fallen in the human […]

It is 25th September 2015. The readings are from Hag.2:1-9 and the Gospel from Lk.9:18-22. The first reading presents the rebuilding of the Temple. The mission of prophet Haggai was to restore the temple. Since he enjoyed the political as well as the religious leaders support, he could encourage them to do the best for […]

It is 23rd September 2015. We celebrate the memorial of St. Pius of Pietrelcina lovingly known as Padre Pio. He was known for his miraculous abilities as spiritual advisor, confessor, and intercessor with tremendous humility. He had an enormous devotion to the Holy Eucharist. The readings are from Ezr.9:5-9 and the Gospel from Lk.9:1-6. The […]