Fr. Thomas Liju OFM Cap.

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Imagine receiving an invitation to the most important celebration of your life. The host has prepared everything: the food is ready, the music is prepared, the guests are expected, and nothing is lacking. Yet, when the time comes, you decide that your farm, your business, your work, or

Readings: Isaiah 5:1–7; Psalm 80; Philippians 4:6–9; Matthew 21:33–43 My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, all the three readings speak to us through one powerful image: the vineyard. In the first reading, the prophet Isaiah tells us about a landowner who carefully prepares his vineyard. He clears the stones, plants the choicest vines,

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,  Today the Word of God challenges us with a very simple but profound question: What does God really want from us? Is it enough to call ourselves Christians? Is it enough to come to church, pray, say beautiful words, and make promises to God? Or does God ask

Isaiah 55:6–9; Psalm 145; Philippians 1:20–24, 27; Matthew20:1–16  My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,  There is something very human in us that likes to compare. We compare our work, our sacrifices, our achievements, our possessions, and even our relationship with God. Sometimes we say to ourselves: “I have been coming to church for many

Sirach27:30–28      Romans14:7–9 Matthew18:21–35 My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today the Word of God places before us one of the most beautiful, but also one of the most difficult, demands of Christian life: forgiveness. We all know that forgiveness is important. We pray it every time as we say the Lord’s Prayer: “Forgive us

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today’s readings speak to us about a very important but sometimes difficult aspect of Christian life: our responsibility for one another. We live in a world where it is easy to say, “That is not my problem.” We see someone making a wrong decision, a family member drifting away

Have you ever said “yes” to God, only to find that the road was far steeper than you expected? In last week’s Gospel, Peter experienced the highlight of his life. He recognized Jesus as the Messiah, and Jesus declared him the “rock” upon which the Church would be built. Peter was on a spiritual high.

Readings: Isaiah 22:19–23; Psalm 138; Romans 11:33–36; Matthew 16:13–20.  Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today’s readings bring us to one of the most important questions of our Christian life: Who is Jesus for us? In the Gospel, Jesus asks His disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” They give Him

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today’s readings give us a powerful message: God’s love is wider than our huma boundaries. God does not save only the people we consider worthy. His mercy reaches beyond race, nationality, social status, background, and even past failures. The challenge for us is not only to receive God’s

Homily for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A Dear brothers and sisters, Life is full of storms. Some storms are visible—a serious illness, financial hardship, family conflicts, or the loss of a loved one. Others rage silently within us—fear, anxiety, disappointment, loneliness, doubt, or spiritual dryness. Today’s readings assure us that God