It is 25th November 2020. We celebrate the memorial of St Catherine of Alexandria, virgin and martyr. The readings are from Revelation 15:1-4; and the Gospel from Luke 21:12-19. We are strengthened in faith and faithfulness during adversity than prosperity. In his riches, man lacks wisdom. (Ps.49:20). Our quality of our character is tested […]
It is 24th November 2020. We celebrate the memorial of St Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions, Martyrs. The readings are from Revelations 14:14-19; and the Gospel from Luke 21:5-11. The responsorial Psalm acclaims, “The Lord comes to judge the earth.” (Ps.96:13) We all believe and accept the Second coming of our Lord and the inevitable […]
It is 23rd November 2020. We celebrate the memorial of St Columban, Abbot and St. Clement Pope and martyr. The readings are from Revelations 14:1-5; and the Gospel from Luke 21:1-4. Someone told me once when I was building the churches in Zimbabwe that give God the best and nothing less than the best, […]
It is 22nd November 2020. We celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Christ the King. The readings are from Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17; the second reading is from 1Corinthians 15:20-26, 28; and the Gospel from Matthew 25:31-46. We are at the crown of all celebration at the liturgical year inviting us to examine our selfless […]
It is 21st November 2020. We celebrate the memorial of Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This day is celebrated to honour the role of Mary in the salvation of humankind. Right from the start She was empowered by the Holy Spirit to offer herself as self-oblation to God. The readings are from Rev […]
It is 20th November 2020. The readings are from Revelation 10:8-11; and the Gospel from Luke 19:45-48. Correlation between pain and joy is seen in bitter and sweet. “Take it and eat; it will be bitter to your stomach but sweet.” (Rev.10:10). The Word of God is so sweet and joy when we read […]
It is 19th November 2020. The readings are from Revelation 5:1-10; and the Gospel from Luke 19:41-44. Christ holds the key to our life. Christ is the New Passover lamb. Every human heart longs and desires for the vision and visitation of the Lord. May be unconsciously, we do things that keep God out […]
It is 18th November 2020. We celebrate the memorial of Dedication of Basilicas of Sts. Peter and Paul. The readings are from Revelations 4:1-11; and the Gospel from Luke 19:11-28. Whenever the faithful are persecuted, they look for a sign or an image to depict their pain and suffering symbolically with the mysterious meaning […]
It is 17th November 2020. We celebrate the Memorial of St Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious. The readings are from Revelation 3:1-6, 14-22; and the Gospel from Luke 19:1-10. An unrepented life is an unrealistic life. Repentance is all about listening, learning, and leaning. “If you do not wake up, I will come like a […]
It is 16th November 2020. We celebrate the memorial of Sts. Margaret of Scotland, and St Gertrude, virgin. The readings are from Revelations 1:1-4, 2:1-5; and the Gospel from Luke 18:35-43. As there are seven beatitudes (Rev.1:3; 14:13; 16:15; 19:9; 20:6; 22:7; 22:14) in the book of Revelation, we read one of them today […]