It is 3rd May 2017. We celebrate the Feast of Saints Philip and James, the Apostles. The feast of these two apostles St. Philip and St. James is celebrated together because of the church dedicated to them in Rome (which is now called the Church of the Twelve Apostles). These two apostles offer two types […]

It is 2nd May 2017. We celebrate the memorial of St Athanasius, Bishop & Doctor of the Church. The readings are from Acts 7:51-8:1; and the Gospel from John 6:30-35. The first reading reports the murder of the first martyr Saint Stephen for having pointed out so bluntly that they are responsible for the death […]

It is 1st May 2017. We celebrate the Memorial of St Joseph the Worker. Pope Pius XII in 1955 instituted the commemoration reminding us all that human labour brings dignity to individuals and that work is for the good of everyone. In every good work we do, we all can feel the presence and power […]

It is 30th April 2017. We celebrate the Third Sunday of Easter. The readings are from Acts 2:14, 22-33; and the second reading is from 1Peter 1:17-21; and the Gospel from Luke 24:13-35. In the first reading, St. Peter preaches the people and convincing them that Jesus is risen from the dead by the power […]

It is 29th April 2017. We celebrate the memorial of St Catherine of Siena, Doctor of the Church. The readings are from Acts 6:1-7 and the Gospel from Jn.6:16-21. The first reading clarifies the dilemma of the Apostles whether to serve the Word to God’s people or to serve the poor in feeding their physical […]

It is 28th April 2017. We celebrate the memory of St. Peter Chanel, a priest, a missionary and a martyr. The readings are from Acts 5:34-42; and the Gospel from John 6:1-15. The first reading is the conclusion of the trial of St. Peter where we meet Gamaliel who comes to rescue them. The apostles […]

It is 27th April 2017. The readings are from Acts 5:27-33; and the Gospel from John 3:31-36. The first reading describes the unshakable faith of the Apostles in the Risen Lord Jesus before the tribunal. The authorities wanted to do away with them but they could not do it. “When God is on our side, […]

It is 26th April 2017. The readings are from Acts 5:17-26; and the Gospel from John 3:16-21. A true, committed and authentic love never stops expressing its fragrance. Love has no conditions and strings attached to existence and exuberance. A second time the apostles were arrested and imprisoned but providentially, they were released. St. Peter […]

It is 25th April 2017. We celebrate the Feast of St Mark, the Evangelist. St. Mark was the companion and interpreter of St. Peter, the Apostle. He was martyred in Egypt and his tomb is seen today as St. Mark’ Cathedral in Venice. His Gospel is the earliest and shortest of the four. He is […]

It is 24th April 2017. We celebrate the memorial of St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, the priest and the martyr. The readings are from Acts 4:23-31; and the Gospel from John 3:1-8. The first reading brings out the salient features that contributed to the growth and spreading of the Church with its courageous proclamation of the […]