It is 27th March 2019. Listening is learning indeed that brings the wisdom and understanding when mixed with quest and patience. Mere listening to the Word of God is the learning God desires from every human soul and mind. Listening is the sacrifice we all need to take during this Lenten time. It is the […]
It is 26th March 2019. The readings are from Daniel 3:25, 34-43; and the Gospel is from Matthew 18:21-35. Genesis of forgiveness occurs in the exodus of sinful hearts. There is no way one can forgive the other unless converted personally. Forgetfulness of God and indifference to God thrives in the soil of unrepented hearts. […]
It is 25th March 2019. We celebrate the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. The readings are from Isaiah 7:10-14, 8:10; the second reading is from Hebrews 10:4-10; and the Gospel from Luke 1:26-38. When God’s plan is my plan of life, the entire humanity is blessed. The affirmative statement of Mary offered hope […]
It is 23rd March 2019. We celebrate the memorial of Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo. A pastor who lived for the poor and preached walking nearly 50 thousand kilometres spreading the mission of Christ in Peru. By his evangelisation, he brought Lima of Rose, Martin de Pores and so many to come closer to Christ and […]
It is 22nd March 2019. The readings are from Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13, 17-28; and the Gospel from Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46. God continues to bless us even if we are messed up by many including the most intimate family members or friends. We all wonder why am being abused by my own family members. Perhaps, through […]
It is 21st March 2019. The readings are from Jeremiah 17:5-10; and the Gospel from Luke 16:19-31. The axis of all blessings is the undeniable trust in God. Spectacularly unseen and unnoticeable blessings bestowed upon all those who trust in the Lord. We have witnessed people who trusted the Lord never been abandoned by the […]
It is 20th March 2019. The readings are from Jeremiah 18:18-20; and the Gospel from Matthew 20:17-28. It is extremely hard to digest and to be painful to be punished by the very ones to whom we have rendered our service and generosity. It happens in all our lives that someone we helped always turn […]
It is 19th March 2019. We celebrate the Solemnity of St Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The readings are from 2 Samuel 7:4-5, 12-14, 16; the second reading is from Romans 4:13, 16-18, 22; and the Gospel is from Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24. God protects and provides the just and faithful persons’ family […]
It is 18th March 2019. We celebrate the memorial of Saint Cyril of Jerusalem. A practical theologian who demonstrated compassion towards the poo in an outstanding way. The readings are from Daniel 9:4-10; and the Gospel from Luke 6:36-38. Acknowledging and confessing our sins is the only way to be repented completely. No repentance is […]
It is 17th March 2019. The readings are from Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18; the second reading is from Philippians 3:17-4:1; and the Gospel from Luke 9:28b-36. Having handled the temptations, we are invited to experience the transfiguration of the Lord in our lives through the power of the Sacrament. Change is not that easy for any […]