It is 25th September 2015. The readings are from Hag.2:1-9 and the Gospel from Lk.9:18-22. The first reading presents the rebuilding of the Temple. The mission of prophet Haggai was to restore the temple. Since he enjoyed the political as well as the religious leaders support, he could encourage them to do the best for […]

It is 23rd September 2015. We celebrate the memorial of St. Pius of Pietrelcina lovingly known as Padre Pio. He was known for his miraculous abilities as spiritual advisor, confessor, and intercessor with tremendous humility. He had an enormous devotion to the Holy Eucharist. The readings are from Ezr.9:5-9 and the Gospel from Lk.9:1-6. The […]

It is 22nd September 2015. The readings are from Ezr.6:7-8, 12b, 14-20 and the Gospel from Lk.8:19-21. The first reading presents us with the historical context. The people of Israel were given the chance to return to Jerusalem and to rebuild their temple. The prophet Ezra was known as the second Moses, who helped the […]

It is 21st September 2015. We celebrate the feast day of St. Mathew, the Evangelist and the Apostle. The readings are from Eph.4:1-7, 11-13 and the Gospel is from Mt. 9:9-13. The first reading presents the need for unity and oneness in our faith encounters. Unity does not happen by chance. We need to work […]

It is 20th September 2015. It is 25th Sunday in the Ordinary time. The readings are from Wis.2:12,17-20; Jam.3:16-4:3 and the Gospel from Mk.9:30-37. The first reading reminds us that the world is unfair to those who live according to God’s will. The world tries to corner the good people, side line them and most […]

It is 19th September 2015. We celebrate the memorial of St. Januarius, the Bishop and the Martyr. The readings are from 1 Tim.6:13-16 and the Gospel from Lk.8:4-15. In the first reading St. Paul concludes the letter reminding him to be faithful to all that he has been instructed by Paul. When Christ left the […]

It is 18th September 2015. The readings are from 1 Tim. 6:2c-12 and the Gospel from Lk.8:1-3. In the first reading, St. Paul expresses his concern on the attitude towards money to Timothy. “We brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it; but if we have food and clothing, we […]

It is 17th September 2015. We celebrate the memorial of St. Robert Bellarmine, the Bishop and the Doctor of the Church. The readings are from 1 Tim.4:12-16 and the Gospel from Lk.7:36-50. The first reading brings out the deep relationship of Paul and Timothy. Paul loved and had very special place for Timothy from the […]

It is 16th September 2015. We celebrate the memorial of martyrs Sts. Cornelius, the Pope and Cyprian, the Bishop. The readings are from 1 Tim.3:14-16 and the Gospel from Lk. 7:31-35. St. Paul in the first reading wants us to remind the behaviour pattern to be found in the family of God. When we belong […]

It is 15th September 2015. We celebrate the memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows. The readings are from Heb.5:7-9 and the Gospel from Jn. 19:25-27. The seven sorrows of Mater Dolorosa are the Prophecy of Simeon, the flight into Egypt, the loss of the child Jesus for three days, Mary meets Jesus on His way […]