Category Archives: Year A
Second Sunday of Lent – A
Readings: Gen 12:1-4; Ps 33:4-5,18-20, 22; 2 Tim 1:8-10; Mt 17:1-9 “IT’S BETTER HIGHER UP!” There is a story told of a certain woman who was always bright, cheerful and optimistic, even though she was confined to her room because … Continue reading
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First Sunday of Lent – A
Readings: Gen 2:7-9; 3:1-7; Ps 51:3-6; 12-14,17; Rom 5:12-19; Mt 4:1-11 One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God. The story is told of a pastor who was asked … Continue reading
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Ash Wednesday – A
Readings: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51; 2 Cor 5:20—6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. In our fast-paced world, it is always a challenge to focus on our spiritual lives and the discipline required … Continue reading
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Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time – A
Readings: Is 49:14–15; Ps 62:2–3, 6–9; 1 Cor 4:1–5; Mt 6:24–24 “Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow; it only saps today of its joy.” — Leo Buscaglia The readings of today IS A STRONG CHALLENGE to the lifestyle that … Continue reading
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Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time – A
Readings: Is 58:7-10; Ps 112:4-9; 1 Cor 2:1-5; Mt 5:13-16 “BE HOLY AS I AM HOLY” Why Go to Church? A church goer wrote a letter to the editor of the newspaper and complained that it made no sense to … Continue reading
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Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time – A
Readings: Sir 15:15-20; Ps 119:1–2, 4–5, 17–18, 33–34; 1Cor2:6-10; Mt 5:17-37 The New Covenant is a Law that God Writes on the Heart It once happened that two sinners visited a holy man and asked his advice. ” We have … Continue reading
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Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time – A
Readings: Is 58:7-10; Ps 112:4-9; 1 Cor 2:1-5; Mt 5:13-16 “You are the salt of the earth and the light of the world.” We were moving to a new state after my husband had been out of work for many … Continue reading
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Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time – A
Readings: Zeph 2:3; 3:12-13; Ps 146:6-10; 1 Cor 1:26-31; Mt 5:1-12 “Happy is the man who trusts in the Lord!” All the Scripture Readings of today speak about how to achieve true and lasting happiness which comes from God, and … Continue reading
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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – A
Readings: Is 8:23–9:3; I Cor 1:10-13, 17; Mt 4:12-23 The World calls the Qualified, but God qualifies the Called! A story is told that one day a middle-aged, single woman came to see a holy old priest to confide to … Continue reading
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Solemnity of Our Lady of Arabia
Readings: Is 60:1-6; Ps 71: 1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Rom 12:9-16; Lk 1:45 QUEEN OF ARABIA! QUEEN OF PEACE! Our Lady of Arabia is a Roman Catholic title of the Blessed Virgin Mary holding a scapular and the Child Jesus as … Continue reading
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Epiphany of the Lord – A
Readings: Is 60: 1-6; Ps 72: 1-2, 7-8. 10-13; Eph 3: 2-3, 5-6; Mt 2: 1-12 COME, LET US ADORE HIM! A survey was made among school children asking the question why they enjoyed reading Harry Potter novels and watching … Continue reading
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Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God – A
Readings: Nm 6: 22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4: 4-7; Lk 2: 16-21 “A NEW BEGINNING FOR A NEW YEAR!” A story is told that at the beginning of a new year, a high school principal decided to … Continue reading
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The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph – A
Readings: Sir 3: 2-6, 12-14 or Col 3: 12-21; Ps 128: 1-5; Mt 2: 13-15, 19-23 THE HOLY FAMILY, A MODEL FOR EVERY FAMILY A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year old grandson. The … Continue reading
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The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
Readings: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN Recognizing Jesus One of my favorite Christmas stories is about the old shoe cobbler who dreamed one Christmas Eve that Jesus would … Continue reading
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Fourth Sunday of Advent – A
Readings: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-2 HERE I AM, I COME TO OBEY YOUR WILL, O GOD! Today is the Fourth Sunday of Advent – the final Sunday before Christmas. Christmas is only a few days away … Continue reading
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Third Sunday of Advent – A
Readings: Is 35:1-6,10; Ps 146:6-10; Jam 5:7-10; Mt 11:2-11 “REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS! THE LORD IS NEAR.” When Einstein fled Nazi Germany, he came to America and bought an old two-story house within walking distance of Princeton University. There … Continue reading
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Our Lord Jesus Christ the King – A
21-23 November 2014 Homily of the Apostolic Nuncio His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič Ez 34:11-12,15-17; 1 Cor 15:20-26,28; Mt 25:31-46 With today’s solemnity of Christ the King, we conclude our liturgical year, while next week we will commence a new … Continue reading
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Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time – A
14-16 November 2014 Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; 1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30 As we approach the end of the liturgical year, the readings for Mass present themes based upon the questions of the last things of life, namely, death, judgement, … Continue reading
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Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome
9 November 2014 Homily of the Apostolic Nuncio His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 There are three feasts in the liturgical year that commemorate the dedication of the four major basilicas … Continue reading
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Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time – A
7-8 November 2014 Homily of the Apostolic Nuncio His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič Wis 6:12-16; 1Thes 4:13-18; Mt 25:1-13 The parable of the ten virgins in today’s gospel reading reminds us of the need for the light of wisdom in … Continue reading
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All Saints and All Souls
Kuwait City, 1-2 November 2014 Homily of the Apostolic Nuncio His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič Rev 7:2-4.9-14; 1Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12 The solemnity of All Saints unites heaven and earth, God with humanity, the Church in heaven together with all … Continue reading
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Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time – A
24-26 October 2014 Homily of the Apostolic Nuncio His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič Ex 22:20-26; 1 Thes 1:5-10; Mt 22:34-40 Jesus was constantly put to the test and questioned by the Jewish leaders of his time on various civil and … Continue reading
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Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time – A
19-21 October 2014 Homily of the Apostolic Nuncio His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič Is 45:1,4-6; 1 Thes 1:1-5b; Mt 22:15-21 A very provocative question is put forth to Jesus in today’s Gospel reading by the Pharisees who wanted to put … Continue reading
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Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time – A
10-12 October 2014 Homily of the Apostolic Nuncio His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič Is 25:6-10; Phil 4:12-14.19-20; Mt 22:1-14 All of us have at some time participated in a wedding feast. In all cultures, societies and religions, a marriage between … Continue reading
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Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time – A
3-5 October 2014 Homily of the Apostolic Nuncio His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič Is 5:1-7; Phil 4:6-9; Mt 21:33-43 Jesus described to the Jews of his time and through them to us, the story of salvation as it developed over … Continue reading
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Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time – A
Kuwait City, 26-28 September 2014 Homily of the Apostolic Nuncio His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič Ez 18:25-28; Phil 2:1-11; Mt 21:28-32 During a conversation with the chief priests and the elders who were very legalistic, self-righteous and unwavering in their … Continue reading
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Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time – A
19-21.09.2014. Homily of the Apostolic Nuncio His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič Is 55:6-9; Phil 1:20c-24.27a; Mt 20:1-16a The example that the Lord places before us in today’s gospel truly challenges our sense of fairness. We tend to assume that God’s … Continue reading
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Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
14.09.2014. Homily of the Apostolic Nuncio His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič Num 21: 4b-9; Phil 2: 6-11; Jn 3: 13-17 The cross of Christ has always been a sign of contradiction from the very day Jesus was crucified on Calvary … Continue reading
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Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time – A
12-13.09.2014. Homily of the Apostolic Nuncio His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič Sir 27:30-28:9; Rom 14:7-9; Mt 18:21-35 Mercy and forgiveness are at the very core of our faith, yet how difficult it is to forgive! Some people have a sense … Continue reading
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Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time – A
Kuwait City, 7 September 2014 Homily of the Apostolic Nuncio His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič Ez 33:7-9; Rom 13:8-10; Mt 18:15-20 In all our relationships with our fellow human beings, despite all our good intentions, we know from experience that … Continue reading
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Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time – A
31 August 2014 Homily of the Apostolic Nuncio His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič Jer 20:7-9; Rom 12:1-2; Mt 16:21-27 In the Gospel reading Jesus offers us the real challenge of true Christian life by inviting us to take up our … Continue reading
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Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time – A
24 August 2014 Homily of the Apostolic Nuncio His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič Is 22:19-23; Rom 11:33-36; Mt 16:13-20 Is it possible today to believe in Jesus, the Son of God? A similar question arises from today’s passage in the … Continue reading
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Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time – A
16-17 August 2014 Homily of the Apostolic Nuncio His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič Is 56:1,6-7; Rom 11:13-15, 29-32; Mt 15:21-28 The dialogue between Jesus and the Canaanite woman from the region of Tyre and Sidon is an interesting exchange between … Continue reading
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Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
15 August 2014 Homily of the Apostolic Nuncio His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič Rev 11:19A. 12:1-6A; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into heaven is the greatest Marian feast in the liturgical year, yet … Continue reading
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Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – A
8-10 August 2014 Homily of the Apostolic Nuncio His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a; Rom 9:1-5; Mt 14:22-33 The two main characters of today’s gospel reading, Jesus and Peter, provide us with clear examples of Jesus’ divine … Continue reading
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Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – A
1-3 August 2014 Homily of the Apostolic Nuncio His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič Is 55:1-3; Rom 8:35.37-39; Mt 14:13-21 God is moved to compassion and pity by the needs of his people. This is plainly seen in today’s gospel reading, … Continue reading
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Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – A
25-27 July 2014 Homily of the Apostolic Nuncio His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12; Rm 8:28-30; Mt 13:44-52 The Scripture readings this Sunday teach us of the need to give thanks to God for all his many … Continue reading
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Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time – A
Kuwait City, 18-20 July 2014 Homily of the Apostolic Nuncio His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič Wis 12:16-19; Rom 8:26-27; Mt 13:24-43 The invisible Kingdom. From these examples taken from everyday life we can understand that the Kingdom operates in an … Continue reading
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Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – A
Kuwait City, 11-13 July 2014 Homily of the Apostolic Nuncio His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič Is 55:10-11; Rom 8:18-23; Mt 13:1-23 The readings from Sacred Scripture today compare our hearts to the soil of the earth. Our hearts are like … Continue reading
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Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – A
Kuwait City, 4-6 July 2014 Homily of the Apostolic Nuncio His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič Zec 9:9-10; Rom 8:9,11-13; Mt 11:25-30 I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from … Continue reading
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Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul
Kuwait City, 29 June 2014 Homily of the Apostolic Nuncio His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič Acts 12:1-11; 2 Tim 4:6-8.17.18; Mt 16:13-19 The solemnity we celebrate today commemorates two great saints, Peter and Paul, who were both apostles, founders of … Continue reading
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Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Kuwait City, 28 June 2014 Homily of the Apostolic Nuncio His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; Lk 2:41-51 The Blessed Virgin Mary holds a special place in the hierarchy of believers and is always considered a model … Continue reading
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Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus – A
Kuwait City, 27 June 2014 Homily of the Apostolic Nuncio His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič Dt 7:6-11; 1 Jn 4:7-16; Mt 11:25-30 Modern medical science teaches us that the human heart has the physical characteristic and function of being a … Continue reading
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Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ – A
Kuwait City, 20-22 June 2014 Homily of the Apostolic Nuncio His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič Dt 8:2-3,14-16; 1 Cor 10:16-17; Jn 6:51-58 The celebration of the sacrifice of the Eucharist is the most holy action we humans accomplish on earth, … Continue reading
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Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity – A
Kuwait City, 13-15 June 2014 Homily of the Apostolic Nuncio His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9; 2 Cor 13:11-13; Jn 3:16-18 Today we celebrate the great feast of the Holy Trinity which is the central mystery of our … Continue reading
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PALM SUNDAY – A
Rome, 13.04.2014. Homily of the Apostolic Nuncio His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič Is 50:4-7; Phil 2:6-11; Mt 26:14-27:66 Today’s liturgy combines moments and feelings of both victory and tragedy. We recall Jesus’ triumphant final entry into Jerusalem when he was … Continue reading
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Fifth Sunday of Lent – A
Kuwait City, 4-6.04.2014. Homily of the Apostolic Nuncio His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič Ez 37:12-14; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 Among the many miracles Jesus performed during his ministry, none amazed people as much as those in which he raised people … Continue reading
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Fourth Sunday of Lent – A
Doha, 28-30.03.2014. Homily of the Apostolic Nuncio His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič 1 Sam 16:1b 6-7, 10-13a; Eph 5:8-14; Iv 9:1-41 As Jesus passed by he saw a man blind from birth. While others were more concerned whether anyone from … Continue reading
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Third Sunday of Lent – A
Sharjah, 21-23.03.2014. Homily of the Apostolic Nuncio His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič Ex 17:3-7; Rom 5:1-2,5-8; Jn 4:5-42 During one of his journeys, Jesus takes some time out to take a rest beside a well in a Samaritan village and … Continue reading
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Second Sunday of Lent – A
Kuwait City, 14-16.03.2014. Homily of the Apostolic Nuncio His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič Gen 12:1-4a; 2 Tim 1:8b-10; Mt 17:1-9 While on his final journey towards Jerusalem, Jesus once went up a high mountain and was transfigured before three of … Continue reading
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