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Rev. Fr. Nelson Lobo, OFM Cap. is a preacher, teacher, writer, author, blogger, YouTuber, gardener & animal lover. He has served in many places and in different ministries. He is based in Kuwait and is the Director of Catechism, Faith Formation and Bible Studies in AVONA. He is active on various social media platforms including:
https://youtube.com/@WonderingGuru
https://youtube.com/@goemkarguru
https://wonderingguru22.blogspot.com
Category Archives: 2023-2024
5th Sunday of Easter-Year B, 28th April 2024
ABIDE IN ME-I AM YOUR PERMANENT ADDRESS (Acts 9: 26-31; 1 John 3: 18-24; John 15: 1-8) Fr. Nelson Lobo OFM Cap Introduction- Jesus delivers this teaching just after the last supper. As Jesus says these words, He was facing … Continue reading
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4th Sunday of Easter-Year-B, 21st April 2024
The Good Shepherd Acts 4: 8-12; 1 John 3: 1-2; John 10: 11-18 Fr. Nelson Lobo OFM Cap NATURE OF THE SHEEP Dumb/Stupid and stubborn; Dirty and Wayward; Frightened and Confused; Defenseless and Dependent. Need guidance and protection. NATURE OF … Continue reading
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3rd Sunday of Easter, 14th April 2024- Year B
Rejuvenating the ‘Defeated’ Church by the Power of the Resurrection (Acts 3: 13-15, 17-19; 1 John 2: 1-5a; Luke 24: 35-48) Fr. Nelson Lobo OFM Cap The disciples had very intense roller-coaster experience of the events since the Palm Sunday … Continue reading
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2nd Sunday of Easter- year B, 7th April 2024
Divine Mercy Sunday The Doubting Thomas Fr. Nelson Lobo OFM Cap Introduction: So here we are… One week … after Easter. How has this week been for you? How are you this day, exactly one week after Easter? Is … Continue reading
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Easter Sunday, Year B, 31st March 2024
Can Easter make a difference in our lives? Morning Mass Acts 10: 34a, 37-43; Psalm 118; Col 3: 1-4 (or 1 Cor 5: 6-8); John 20: 1-9 (or Mark 16: 1-7) Fr. Nelson Lobo OFM Cap Luke 24 tells us … Continue reading
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Palm Sunday, Year B, March 24, 2024
Palm Sunday Vs Passion Sunday At The Procession with Palms – Mark 11:1-10 or John 12:12-16 (Isaiah 50:4-7; Psalm 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Philippians 2:6-11c; Mark 14:1-15:47) Fr. Nelson Lobo OFM Cap We get the name “Palm” Sunday because as Jesus … Continue reading
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5th Sunday of Lent, Year B, 17th March 2024
Daring Discipleship in the New Covenant (Jer 31: 31-34; Psalm 51: 3-4, 12-15; Heb 5: 7-9; John 12: 20-33) Fr. Nelson Lobo OFM Cap The Difference between the Old & the New Covenant: – The words “New Covenant” indicates that … Continue reading
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4th Sunday of Lent, Year B, 10th March 2024
The Story of the Greatest Gift of Love & Life (2 Chronicles 36: 14-16, 19-23; Psalms 137: 1-6; Ephesians 2: 4-10; John 3: 14-21) Fr. Nelson Lobo OFM Cap Introduction: How can we explain the meaning of Christmas in just … Continue reading
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3rd Sunday of Lent, Year B, 3rd March 2024
YOU ARE THE TEMPLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (Who/What is desecrating your temple?) Ex 20:1-17 Or 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17; 1 Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-25 Fr. Nelson Lobo OFM Cap Passover in the Temple: The Passover of the Jews was near, … Continue reading
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2nd Sunday of Lent, Year B, 25th February 2024
Transfiguration-Who is Jesus? (The Identity of Jesus in the Bible) Genesis 22: 1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Psalm 116; Romans 8: 31b-34; Mark 9: 2-10 Fr. Nelson Lobo OFM Cap World: Who is Jesus? Bible: He is the Son of … Continue reading
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18th February 2024- Year B- 1st Week of Lent
The Three Temptations Genesis 9: 8-15; 1 Peter 3: 18-22; Mark 1:12-15 Fr. Nelson Lobo OFM Cap What is Temptation? Temptation means to be enticed, incited or attracted to do something wrong or a forbidden thing. A recent survey of … Continue reading
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6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year- B, 11th February 2024
SEE WHAT JESUS SAW, DO WHAT HE DID (Our Lady of Lourdes-World Day of the Sick) Lev 13: 1-2, 44-46 ;1 Cor 10: 31-11:1; Mk 1:40-45 Fr. Nelson Lobo OFM cap Introduction: What type of feeling do we experience when … Continue reading
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Feast of the Presentation of the Lord- 2nd Febraury 2024
WORLD DAY FOR CONSECRATED LIFE Malachi 3:1-4; Psalm 24:7-10; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40 Fr. Nelson Lobo OFM Cap Feast of Presentation of Jesus in the Temple-Ex. 13:1-2 the first born belonged to the Lord. Feast of Candle Mass-Jesus is the … Continue reading
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4th Sunday in ordinary Time, Year B, 28th January 2024
Dealing with the “Spiritual Terrorists” in the church Deut 18: 15-20; 1 Cor 7: 32-35; Mark 1: 21-28 Intro: In today’s gospel we read about a great move of God that took place in the city of Capernaum. … Continue reading
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3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time-Year B-21st January 2024
Jonah The Reluctant Prophet Jonah 3:1-5,10; 1 Cor 7: 29-31; Mark 1: 14-20 Fr. Nelson Lobo OFM Cap Introduction: The book of Jonah is a short book, 4 chapters. Some believe the story is allegorical or a metaphor for the … Continue reading
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2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time-Year B- 14th January 2024
Would you be an Andrew for Jesus? 1 Sam 3: 3-10,19; 1Cor 6:13-15, 17-20; John 1:35-42 Fr. Nelson Lobo OFM Cap Intro-The story of Edward Kimball. Many of us have never heard of Edward Kimball, a Sunday school teacher. He … Continue reading
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Epiphany- 7th January 2024
What can we learn from the wise magi? Isaiah 60:1-6; Eph 3;2-6; Mt 1:1-12 Fr. Nelson Lobo OFM Cap Introduction: In some countries, the feast of Epiphany is a big event. Epiphany in the early church was one of the … Continue reading
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Feast of Mary, The Mother of God-1st January 2024
The A, B, C, D of New Year Resolutions Numbers 6:22-27; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2: 16-21 Fr. Nelson Lobo OFM Cap Introduction: A son called his parents to wish them a happy new year and when his Dad answered … Continue reading
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Feast of the Holy Family-31st December 2023
FAMILY LIFE THROUGH THE EYES OF MARY & JOSEPH Genesis 15: 1-6, 21: 1-3; Psalm 105 1-9; Hebrews 11:8,11-12,17-19; Luke 2: 22-40 Alternative Readings: Sirach 3: 2-6, 12-14; Colossians 3: 12-21 Introduction: If you were going to make a list … Continue reading
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Mary’s Christmas or Merry Christmas-25th December 2023
Have we lost the real reason for the season? Isaiah 9: 2-7; Titus 2: 11-14; Luke 2:1-14 Fr. Nelson Lobo OFM Cap The first Christmas Mary’s Christmas was not a commercial one. It was about a coming, God coming … Continue reading
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4th Sunday of Advent Dec 24, 2023
When God says NO to your plans 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8B-12, 14A, 16; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38 Fr. Nelson Lobo OFM Cap David wanted to build a brand spanking new house for God, and all of a sudden God says, … Continue reading
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3rd Sunday of Advent, 17th December 2023
Good News to the Broken Hearted Is 61:1-2A, 10-11; 1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, 19-28 Fr. Nelson Lobo OFM Cap Israel during Isaiah’s time was totally heartbroken. The people of God were broken down and beaten, scattered, shattered, battered, … Continue reading
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1st Sunday of Advent, 3rd December 2023
Waiting in Hope – Staying Eveready Isaiah 63:16B-17, 19B; 64:2-7; Psalm 80; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Mark 13:33-37 (Feast of St. Francis Xavier) Fr. Nelson Lobo OFM Cap Introduction: On the first Sunday of Advent, we light the candle of Hope. … Continue reading
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