It is 03rd June 2015. It is the feast day of St. Charles Lwanga and companions, the martyrs of Uganda. The 22 of them were burned to death by Mwanga’s order on June 3, 1886. These martyrs are hope for Africa in pursuing moral life and life filled with faith in Jesus. They are the […]

It is 02nd June 2015. The readings are from Tob.2:9-14 and the Gospel from Mk. 12:13-17. The first reading is a strong reminder for us that God rewards fidelity and punishes sin. The entire book of Tobit deals with retribution, reward and punishment. God’s reward for our faithfulness comes in the form of grace. “The […]

It is 1st of June 2015. We celebrate the memorial of St. Justin, the Martyr. The readings are from Tobit 1:3, 2:1-8 and the Gospel from Mk. 12:1-12. The first reading describes how the Jews felt a threat to their religion during the time of Tobias. Tobias means God is good. God is good to […]

It is 31st May 2015. It is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Sunday. The readings are from Deut.4:32-34, 39-40. Rom. 8:14-17 and the Gospel from Mt. 28:16-20. The mystery of the most Holy Trinity is a basic doctrine of faith in Christianity, understandable not with our heads but with our hearts. The doctrine […]

It is 30th May 2015. The readings are from Sir.51:12-20 and the Gospel from Mk.11:27-33. The first reading emphasises that through prayer, persistent study, and holy living, every one of us must approach wisdom. The author Ben-Sirach believed that Wisdom as beloved and respected teacher and it is the knowledge of God. He was grateful […]

It is 29th May 2015. The readings are from Sir. 44:1,9-13 and the Gospel from Mk. 11:11-25. The first reading encourages us to remember the illustrious people in every occasion. God is honoured and praised when we remember the great human beings and their contributions for the welfare of the common good. They are so […]

It is 28th May 2015. We celebrate the feast of our Lord Jesus Christ the High Priest. This feast was instituted by Pope Pius XI. The readings are from Is.52:13-53:12; Heb.10:12-23 and the Gospel from Lk. 22:14-20. The first reading is the fourth song of the servant songs, which describes the servant as the one […]

It is 27th May 2015. We celebrate the memorial of St. Augustine of Canterbury. The readings are from Sirach 36:1,4-5a,10-17 and the Gospel from Mk.10:32-45. The first reading invites us to acknowledge God in everything and everywhere. We need to learn the reverential fear for the Lord in all our conducts. This respect is due […]

It is 26th May 2015. We celebrate the memorial of St. Philip Neri. The readings are from Sirach 35:1-12 and the Gospel from Mk. 10:28-31. The first reading hails the need for sacrifices made by us. “Honour the Lord with generosity, do not stint the first fruits you bring. Add a smiling face to all […]

It is 25th May 2015 . We celebrate Africa Day. Let us pray for the unity in Africa. The readings are from Sirach 17:24-29 and the Gospel from Mk.10:17-27. The first reading concentrates on the mercy of God. God wants us to repent and return to him leaving our attachments to sin. We will all […]