It is 5th October 2019. The readings are from Baruch 4:5-12, 27-29; and the Gospel from Luke 10:17-24. As the punishment of God is not for a destruction of a human soul so the pastoral success of the missionary endeavour is certain for those who work selflessly. The first reading teaches us that God who […]
It is 4th October 2019. We celebrate the Memorial of St Francis of Assisi, Deacon. The readings are from Baruch 1:15-22; and the Gospel from Luke 10:13-16. We wish all the members of the Franciscan Family a happy feast. May St. Francis not just remain a model out there rather to radicalize our spiritual realm […]
It is 3rd October 2019. We celebrate All Saints day. This feast celebrates all the unknown saints who are now in Heaven. Sanctity is reachable to everyone who loves, and those who are faithful. The communion of Saints allows us to grow in holiness being part of the Mystical Body of Christ. As we recite […]
It is 30th May 2019. The readings are from Acts 18:1-8; and the Gospel from John 16:16-20. Evangelisation without opposition, rejection and persecution is very rare indeed. It is better to move forward with faith and optimism even after being abused verbally and physically. Our perseverance and prayer will reward us when we are polarised […]
It is 28th May 2019. The readings are from Acts 16:22-34; and the Gospel from John 16:5-11. Our faith in the Lord Jesus offers the courage to face the truth in the moment of rejection, unjust treatment, punishment and even imprisonment and eventually to behave with utmost love. Our response to odd situations is the […]
It is 27th May 2019. We celebrate the memorial of Saint Augustine of Canterbury, bishop. The readings are Acts 16:11-15; and the Gospel from John 15:26-16:4. No one can stop God’s work when it is done with love and dedication. We reflect about the growth of the Church during the second missionary journey of St. […]
It is 26th May 2019. We are in the Sixth Sunday of Easter. The readings are from Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; the second reading is from Revelations 21:10-14, 22-23; and the Gospel from John 14:23-29. Without a new lesson, we cannot experience the vision and elucidate the mission of Christ. The new lesson for the growing […]
It is 25th 2019. We celebrate the memorial of Saint Gregory VII, pope and Saint Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, virgin. The readings are from Acts 16:1-10; and the Gospel from John 15:18-21. Whenever the opportunities seem to shrink around, we go into negativity. But if we believe and to listen to the voice of God, […]
It is 23rd May 2019. The readings are from Acts 15:7-21; and the Gospel from John 15:9-11. There is a vast difference between happiness and joy. Happiness comes by our effort and endeavours in succeeding or obtaining something we longed for while joy comes from the Spirit of God for having worked for Christ and […]