It is 22nd March 2015. The Fifth Sunday of the Lent. The readings are from Jer. 31:31-34; Heb.5:7-9 and the Gospel from Jn.12:20-33. The first reading speaks about the replacement of the old covenant of Judgement with a new covenant of Forgiveness of sins. Jesus fulfilled the Covenant of Forgiveness with His supreme sacrifice on […]
It is 21st March 2015. The readings from Jer.11:18-20 and the Gospel from Jn. 7:40-53. The first reading describes the plot to kill Jeremiah. People wanted to silence the message of Jeremiah for economical, religious, political and personal reasons. His message against the idol worship hurt the business of idol makers. Religiously, his messages made […]
It is 20th March 2015. The readings are from Wis.2:1a, 12-22 and the Gospel from Jn.7:1-2, 10, 25-30. The first reading presents the picture of the just. This is based on the fourth Servant song found in Isaiah. (Isa.52:13-53:12). God wants us to live with Him for ever. The destination and reward for holy life […]
It is 19th March 2015. It is the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Husband of Blessed Virgin Mary. St. Joseph is the patron of peaceful death. He is the custodian not only for the Holy Family but also the Family of God, the Universal Church. Joseph was just, pure, gentle, prudent, and unfailingly obedient to the […]
It is 18th March 2015. The readings are from Is.49:8-15 and the Gospel from Jn.5:17-30. We have the memorial for St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop and Doctor. The first reading is the assurance of God’s unchanging love for us. God never forget us, even if the most significant person of life forget us. God promised […]
It is 17th March 2015. The readings are from Ezk.47:1-9,12 and the Gospel Jn 5:1-3a, 5-16. The first reading is the vision of the new Temple where God resides from whom all graces flow like water. This river is associated with the river in the Eden Garden (Gen.2:10) and the river mentioned in Rev.22:1-2. Symbolically, […]
It is 16th March 2015. The readings are from Is.65:17-21 and the Gospel from Jn.4:43-54. The first reading promises us that God is interested to create new heavens and a new earth. There is so much of peace, safety and all kinds of blessings available in the Lord. Foreigners are finding a place in God’s […]
It is 15th March 2015. The readings are from 2 Chr.36:14-16,19-23; Eph.2:4-10 and the Gospel from Jn. 3:14-21. The first reading is a reminder for us all about a compassionate God who repeatedly invites us through His messengers to listen to Him and to repent. When we provoke God with our sins, we are seriously […]
It is 13th March 2015. “24 Hours for the Lord” starts today initiated by Pope Francis. May we utilise this time for reflection, contemplation and for prayer. The readings are from Hos. 14:1-9 and the Gospel from Mk.12:28b-34. Prophet Hosea in the first reading calls Israel to come back to the Lord. The Prophet is […]