It is 27th October 2016. The readings are from Ephesians 6:10-20; and the Gospel from Luke 13:31-35. In the first reading St. Paul reminds us that we all have to spiritually equip ourselves to have the spiritual battle fought on a daily basis. “For our struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh, but […]

It is 26th October 2016. The readings are from Ephesians 6:1-9; and the Gospel from Luke 13:22-30. In the first reading, St. Paul advises us that the children need to honour their parents while the parents have to correct and guide the children as God does. As long as the children are under the protective […]

It is 25th October 2016. The readings are from Ephesians 5:21-33; and the Gospel from Luke 13:18-21. St. Paul encourages the married couple to emulate the profound relationship between Christ and the Church. St. Paul enhances the dignity the women by giving the rightful place in the life of a married couple. She is the […]

It is 24th October 2016. We celebrate the memorial of St. Anthony Mary Claret, the Bishop. He formed a group of priest under the name of ‘Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary; today they are known as the Claretians. The readings are from Ephesians 4:32-5:8; and the Gospel from Luke 13:10-17. St. Paul […]

It is 23rd October 2016. We celebrate the World Mission Sunday on this Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. In his message, His holiness Pope Francis teaches us: “All people and cultures have the right to receive the message of salvation which God’s gift to every person.” We are all believers just because someone from somewhere […]

It is 22nd October 2016. We celebrate the memorial of St. John Paul II., the Pope. He served the church as the Pontiff for 27 years. He wrote 14 encyclicals and five books, canonized 482 saints and beatified 1,338 people. In the last years of his life, he suffered from Parkinson’s disease. He is the […]

It is 21 October 2016. The readings are from Ephesians 4:1-6; and the Gospel from Luke 12:54-59. In the first reading, St. Paul teaches us that we all belong to the mystical Body of Christ and therefore we all have to work for the unity that builds the community, the Church. We are called by […]

It is 19th October 2016. We celebrate the memorials of St. Paul of the Cross, the Priest; and Sts. John and Isaac, the Priests and Martyrs. The readings are from Ephesians 3:2-12; and the Gospel from Luke 12:39-48. In the first reading, St. Paul teaches us that God reveals himself to all people no matter […]

It is 18th October 2016. We celebrate the Feast of St Luke the Evangelist. He is the writer of the Lukan gospel and the Acts of the Apostles. St. Luke brought out the merciful heart of God through the parables of Prodigal Son, the Good Samaritan and the lost coin. St. Luke presented the infancy […]

It is 17th October 2016. We celebrate the Memorial of St Ignatius of Antioch, the Bishop and the Martyr. The courageous martyr proved his faithfulness to Christ when he was thrown before two hungry lions. His final words were, “I am the wheat of the Lord and must be ground by the teeth of lions […]