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Christ The King (A King who wears a Crown of Thorns) Ezek 34: 11-12, 15-17; 1 Cor 15: 20-26, 28; Mat 25: 31-46 Fr. Nelson Lobo OFM Cap         On this last Sunday in the Liturgical Year, we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King. It is a good time to reflect on this most […]

Are you Investing Your Talent or Burying it? Prov 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; 1 Thes 5:1-6; Mat 25:14-15, 19-21 Fr. Nelson Lobo OFM Cap Introduction: What is the most famous parable that Jesus ever told? I think it could be the Parable of the Prodigal Son. What is the most touching parable that Jesus ever told? I

If tomorrow was your last day on Earth, how would you live it differently? Wis 6:12-16; 1 Thes 4:13-18; Mt. 25: 1-13 Fr. Nelson Lobo OFM Cap Story: A young man applied for a job as a farm hand. When asked for his qualifications, he said, \”I can sleep when the wind blows.\” — This

Are you the one who talks the talk, but doesn’t walk the walk? Malachi 1:14B-2:2B, 8-10; 1 Thes 2:7B-9, 13; Mat 23:1-12 Fr. Nelson Lobo OFM Cap I heard a story told of a man who, when asked by a pastor why he didn’t come to church with his family, replied, “Because the church is

Love God-Love Neighbour Exodus 22:21-27; 1 Thess 1:5-10; Mt 22: 34-40 Fr Nelson Lobo OFM Cap Twelve times Deuteronomy says we are to love God. In fact, Jesus was quoting Deuteronomy 6:5 when he gave the most important commandment as \”Love the Lord your God with all your heart\” (Mark 12:30). Expectations, we all have

Give to God What Belongs to God. What does that mean? Isaiah 45:1,4-6; 1Thes 1:1-5; Mt. 22: 15-21 Fr. Nelson Lobo OFM Cap Story:  A Little Boy desperately wanted $100.00 to buy some toys and prayed to God for a whole week, but nothing happened. So, he decided to write a letter to God requesting

Répondez s\’il vous plaît, (RSVP) Isaiah 25:6-10A; Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20; Matthew 22:1-14 Fr Nelson Lobo OFM Cap   Introduction: The eastern weddings were several days long and were a highlight of social activity, the banquet was the climax of the festivities, royal weddings lasted for several weeks and the banquet was the key social event

Taking Care of the Kingdom of God  Isaiah 5:1-7; Phil 4:6-9; Mt 21: 33-43 Fr Nelson Lobo OFM Cap  Introduction:  The vineyard immediately brings to mind Israel (Is 5:1-7). The landowner who planted the vineyard is God. The wicked vinedressers [husbandmen] represent Israel’s leaders (Mt 21:45). The servants who were sent on behalf of the

Good Son vs Bad Son Ez 18:25-28; Phil 2:1-11; Mt 21:28-32 Fr. Nelson Lobo OFM Cap This Sunday the master teacher changes his method of teaching. It’s no longer an exciting street lined with many people. Today it is a kind of classroom teaching. Not a classroom with desks and chalkboards. But a classroom with

  Living for Christ & Dying for Christ Isaiah 55: 6-9; Philippians 1: 20c-24, 27a; Matthew 20: 1-16 Fr. Nelson Lobo OFM Cap When the Apostle Paul originally wrote the letter to the church of Phillipi, he was in prison – under house arrest in Rome – chained to a Roman soldier as his guard.