Fr. Thomas Liju OFM Cap.

The readings for the 30th Sunday in ordinary time, year C invite us to reflect on the nature of prayer, humility and God’s justice. They call us to examine our hearts and the attitudes we are meant to cultivate in our relationship with Him and with one another, in todays first reading from the book […]

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today’s Gospel from Luke 18:1-8 gives us a beautiful and powerful message about persistence in prayer and trust in God. Jesus tells the parable of a widow who keeps going to a judge asking for justice. This judge is not a good man—he doesn’t care about people, and he

The readings for the 28th Sunday in ordinary time year C invite us to reflect deeply on Gratitude, Healing and the transformative power of faith. They show how people respond to God’s help and how faith brings wholeness. In the first reading from 2kings we meet Naaman, a great commander plagued by leprosy. Despite his

The readings for the 23rd Sunday in ordinary time invite us to reflect on the true meaning of discipleship and the wisdom required to follow Christ. The scriptures challenge us to place Jesus above all else and to entrust ourselves to God for guidance and understanding. In the first reading from the book of wisdom,

The readings for the 22nd Sunday in ordinary time teach us about humility and the true nature of greatness in the eyes of God. In the first reading from Sirach, we are reminded to be humble in our relationship with others. “The greater you are the more you must humble yourself”. This powerful statement challenges

The readings for the 21st Sunday in ordinary time invite us to reflect on the nature of God’s kingdom and our call to be part of it. In the first reading from Isaiah, we hear a powerful message of inclusivity: God will gather people from all nations and bring them to His holy mountain. This

The readings for the 20th Sunday in ordinary time invite us to reflect on the dual themes of perseverance amid adversity and the transformative nature of faith. In our first reading from Jeremiah, we encounter the prophet’s deep struggle. He is cast into a cistern for proclaiming God’s message, which stands in stark contrast to

The readings of the 19th Sunday in ordinary time invite us to reflect on the nature of faith and the call to vigilant stewardship in our lives. The readings encourage believers to stay faithful, prepare for what is to come, and rely on God’s promises. In the first reading from the book of wisdom we

The readings for the 18th Sunday in ordinary time reflect on the nature of our lives and the choices we make. We are challenged to examine our priorities, especially in light of our earthly desires and aspirations. In the first reading from Ecclesiastes, we encounter the profound insight of the teacher, who declares that “all

The readings for the 16th Sunday invite us into a deeper understanding of hospitality and the call to prioritize what truly matters. In our first reading from Genesis, we witness Abraham’s encounter with three visitors, with remarkable generosity, he offers them food and shelter, exemplifying true hospitality. This ancient practice reveals not just a cultural