Category Archives: Ordinary Time

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time – B

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time – B

Readings: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11; 1 Cor 10:31-11:1; Mk 1:40-45 “Of course I want to! Be cured.” (Mk 1:40-45) Holistic Well-being: Effect of Encounter with Jesus Here is a one-line summary of my reflection: The result of … Continue reading

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Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time – B

Readings: Jb 7:1-4,6-7; 1 Cor 9:16-19,22-23; Mk 1:29-39 “Everybody is looking for you” (Mk 1:29-39): Being busy – restless or engaged? The contemporary culture forces us to be busy. The more you are urbanized, the more you are likely to … Continue reading

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Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time – B

Readings: Dt 18:15-20; Ps 95; 1 Cor 7:32-25; Mk 1:21-28 He taught them with authority (Mk 1:21-28) I don’t know if you have watched those old black-and-white fast moving films from the time of the Second World War. Often they … Continue reading

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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – B

Readings: Jon 3:1-5,10; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20 Repent and Believe in the Good News Little Johnny was basically a good boy. But he had a problem with his temper. He had his bouts of anger that surprised everyone. His … Continue reading

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Solemnity of Our Lady of Arabia

Readings: Zeph 3: 14-18/ Is 12: 2-6/ Gal 4: 4-7/ Lk 1: 39-56 “MY SOUL PROCLAIMS THE GREATNESS OF THE LORD.” A Priest once while traveling by train, was not wanting to enter into any conversation with passengers. To do … Continue reading

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