It is 5th March 2021. The readings are from Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13, 17-28; and the Gospel from Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46. There is a parallel and echo between the story of Joseph in the first reading and Jesus in the Gospel. We witness the theme of rejection, plotting and trial to kill in both stories. Joseph […]
It is 4th March 2021. The readings are from Jeremiah 17:5-10; and the Gospel from Luke 16:19-31. Is it a blessing to be poor? Yes. Because God knows every poor person by name. Lazarus is the only name given to anyone in Jesus’ parables; it means El-azar,’- God has helped.’ There is a poor Lazarus […]
It is 3rd March 2021. The readings are from Jeremiah 18:18-20; and the Gospel from Matthew 20:17-28. We wonder at times why people plot against a good person? The plotting of Jeremiah reminds us of what Christ would go through. The story of Jeremiah and Jesus continues in our lives too. Someone we recommended, promoted, […]
It is 2nd March 2021. The readings are from Isaiah 1:10, 16-20; and the Gospel from Matthew 23:1-12. Doing good is the lifetime task. Without doing good, it is nearly impossible to dialogue with God. Negotiations and endorsements happen with the resources of goodness. “Cease to do evil, learn to do good; seek justice, rescue […]
It is 1st March 2021. The readings are from Daniel 9:4-10; and the Gospel from Luke 6:36-38. John Mason suggests, “judge yourself with the judgement of sincerity, and you will judge others with judgment of charity.” God’s measure of mercy is immeasurable. God shows mercy even though we do not deserve it in any standard […]
It is 28th February 2021. The readings are from Genesis 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18; the second reading is from Romans 8:31b-35, 37; and the Gospel from Mark 9:2-10. We reflected last week on the temptation of Jesus and now today we reflect on transfiguration. The transfiguration is the moment of revealing the divinity and preparing […]
It is 27th February 2021. The readings are from Deuteronomy 26:16-19; and the Gospel from Matthew 5:43-48. “Perfectionism is not a behaviour. It’s a way of thinking about yourself.” Says Andrew Hill. Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo adds that he strives for excellence, not perfection: ‘I am not a perfectionist, but I like to feel that things […]
It is 26th February 2021. The readings are from Ezekiel 18:21-28; and the Gospel from Matthew 5:20-26. Lent is the time to take responsibility for our spiritual tiredness and igniting the flame of love and forgiveness. Fear is the major obstacles to have our interior conversion. Sin evaporates the interests and enthusiasm to return to […]
It is 25th February 2021. We celebrate the feast of 36th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Abu Dhabi. It is a significant day, since the liturgical calendar ranks it as a feast throughout the Vicariate. It is where the Bishop has a special place, and we celebrate our life […]
It is 24th February 2021. The readings are from Jonah 3:1-10; and the Gospel from Luke 11:29-32. Having reflected about prayer, we are invited to focus on penance and God’s mercy enveloped in forgiveness. It is indeed time to return to the Lord. Returning physically, emotionally and spiritually. We need to come back to God, […]