Fr. Thomas Liju OFM Cap.

Readings: Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today’s Gospel presents us with some of the most challenging words spoken by Jesus: “Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me.” At first hearing, these words may seem harsh. Jesus is not asking us to love our families less; rather, He is […]

Readings: Exodus 19:2–6a; Romans 5:6–11; Matthew 9:36–10:8 Dear brothers and sisters, Today’s readings reveal a beautiful truth: God chooses us, loves us, and sends us. Before asking anything from us, God first draws near to us with compassion and grace. In the first reading, God speaks to Israel at Mount Sinai: “You shall be my

My brothers and sisters, today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ—traditionally known as Corpus Christi. Every year, this feast calls us out into the streets to proclaim a mystery that is the very “source and summit” of who we are. But the readings for Year A offer us

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today we celebrate one of the greatest pillars of our Catholic faith: the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Often, when we think of the Trinity—One God in Three Divine Persons—our minds get tied up in knots trying to understand the math. How can 1 + 1 +

My brothers and sisters in Christ,Today we reach the glorious culmination of the Easter season. For fifty days, we have rejoiced in the mystery of the Resurrection, but today, that mystery becomes personal. Today, the triumph of Christ moves from something we look at to something that lives within us. Pentecost is not just the

Dear friends Today the Church celebrates the glorious Feast of the Ascension of the Lord. At first glance, this feast may seem like a moment of separation, Jesus leaving His disciples and ascending into heaven. But the Ascension is not about Christ abandoning the earth. Rather, it is about Christ entering into His glory, entrusting

Today’s readings speak about a presence that cannot always be seen, but can always be known: the presence of God through the Holy Spirit. Jesus prepares His disciples for a time when He will no longer be physically with them, yet He assures them “I will not leave you orphaned.” That promise reaches all the

My dear brothers and sisters in risen Christ, the readings today speak about one central truth: Jesus is risen- and that changes everything. But they also show us something just as important: recognizing the risen Lord is not always immediate or easy. In the Gospel, we meet two disciples on the road to Emmaus. They

Today we enter into a strange and powerful mystery. We begin with joy, palms in our hands, echoing the cries of the crowd: “Hosanna to the Son of David” but very quickly the tone shifts. The same liturgy leads us into betrayal, suffering and death. Palm Sunday is not just a story, it is a

As we approach the final days of Lent, the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Lent (year A) invite us to reflect deeply on themes of Life, death, and the power of resurrection. This Sunday marks a pivotal moment in our journey towards Easter, as we hear the story of Lazarus’ resurrection, foreshadowing the ultimate