It is 9th November 2020. We celebrate the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica. The readings are Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; the second reading is from 1Corinthians 3:9-11, 16-17; and the Gospel from John 2:13-22. As we celebrate the mother of all Churches, the Cathedral of Rome, and the Church of the […]
It is 8th November 2020. We celebrate thirty Second Sunday of the Year. The readings are from Wisdom 6:12-16; the second reading is from 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; and the Gospel from Matthew 25:1-13. A stingy businessman had a foolish worker. Whatever the boss told him he would execute without thinking and planning. On one […]
It is 7th November 2020. The readings are from Philippians 4:10-19; and the Gospel from Luke 16:9-15 There is an anonymous quote: “Contentment is not the fulfillment of what you want, it is the realization of how much you already have. ” Suffering and pain train our minds to face any situation in life. […]
It is 06th November 2020. The readings are from Philippians 3:17-4:1; and the Gospel from Luke 16:1-8. To be a model alone is not enough we need to be aware of mockery around. We may be contented with living our lives as examples without noticing the mockery and murdering the supreme model of sacrifice […]
It is 5th November 2020. The readings are from Philippians 3:3-8; and the Gospel from Luke 15:1-10. Conversion is not merely a human effort alone but an acknowledgement of God’s unconditional love and forgiveness for each one of us. No matter what sin we have committed, how remotely hiding our life from the Lord, still […]
It is 4th November 2020. We celebrate the memorial of St Charles Borromeo, Bishop. The readings are from Philippians 2:12-18; the second reading is from Luke 14:25-33. Love cannot be fruitful in an argumentative and complaining environment. To will and work, we all need to have the love of God and a heart that never […]
The mind of Christ is what we all need today in all walks of our life. The entire mind of Christ can be summarized in one virtue that is humility. Humility is present always wherever there is love, compassion and mercy. A constant self-emptying allows God to fill us with new and life-giving. […]
It is 2nd November 2020. We celebrate the Solemn Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed. The readings are from Isaiah 25:6-9; the second reading is Romans 5:5-11; and the Gospel from Matthew 11:25-30. We are invited to remember, offer prayers, penance and sacrifices for all those who have gone before us. It is not […]
It is 01st November 2020. We celebrate the Feast of All Saints. The readings are from Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14; the second reading is from 1 John 3:1-3; and the Gospel from Matthew 5:1-12a. There is no excuse for anyone to be exempted being a saint. It is not too late to be saint. A […]
It is 31st October 2020. The readings are from Philippians 1:18-26; and the Gospel from Luke 14:1, 7-11. Saint Augustine remarks, “It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes humility as angels.” “For me, life is Christ, and death is gain.” We all face with freedom and choice, pride, […]