With today’s Gospel passage we come to the conclusion of the sermon on the mount, the Beatitudes, as narrated by Luke. The teachings of today’s Gospel may appear, at first rather unconnected but it is not so. Jesus uses the parables and natural imagery to teach about moral integrity, spiritual discernment, and authentic discipleship. The […]
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1st Book of Samuel 26:2.7-9.12-13.22-23, 1st cor15:45-49, Luke 6:27-38 The readings of the 7th Sunday in ordinary time invite us to reflect on the immense power of love and mercy in our lives as Christians. Today’s first reading is a larger narrative of David’s rise and soul’s decline as king of Israel. This specific chapter
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The Prophet Jeremiah spent his whole life trying to bring his people back to Yahweh, and convincing the priest and leaders that only faithfulness to Yahweh and trust in him could save them from their enemies. In the first reading of today the prophet Jeremiah seems to have a blessing in one hand and a
6th Sunday in ordinary time. Jeremiah 17: 5-8, 1Cor 15: 12, 16-20, Luke 6: 17, 20-26 Read More »
By Fr. Thomas Liju OFM Cap. Readings Is 6: 1-8 ; 1Cor 15: 1-11; Lk 5:1-11 In today’s readings we see three men who did great things for God – Isaiah, Paul and Peter. None of them felt competent for the work entrusted to them. They felt totally unworthy of the great call. When called
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All four evangelists treat of the baptism of Jesus. Mark-simply has John baptizing Jesus without further comment, except to say that John’s baptism was “for the forgiveness of sin.” That must have sparked some questions. If Jesus was sinless, what was he doing participating in a rite whose purpose was the forgiveness of sin? Matthew–
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Fr Nelson Lobo OFM Cap (Micah 5: 1-4a; Psalm 80; Hebrews 10: 5-10; Luke 1: 39-45) FIRST READING: The Time is the 8th century before Christ’s birth. The place is Judah, which was commonly referred to as the Southern Kingdom. Assyria had arisen as a world military and political power. In fact, Assyria had successfully invaded
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Pink Candle: it represents joy and anticipation of Christmas. Readings: 1. Zep 3:14-18a: Song of Joy 2. Responsorial Psalm Is 12:2-3,4,5-6 3. Phil 4:4-7: Rejoice in the Lord Always. 4. Gospel Luke 3:10-18: what shall we do? Gaudete in Domino Sempre (Rejoice in the Lord always). Today we are celebrating the Gaudete Sunday: the joyful
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second Candle – of Peace Readings: First: Baruch 5:1-9. Responsorial Psalm 126: 1-2, 2-3,4-5,6 Second: Phil 1:4-6, 8-11. Gospel: Luke 3:1-6. Introduction: Psalm 125 sets us a tone to understand the pains and joys of life. It tells about the pain of bondage, the sufferings of hardship and the joy of freedom and happiness of reaping
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Introduction This year 2025, the Catholic Church celebrates the Jubilee year. “Spes Non confundit” (Hope does not disappoint). This message is given by his Holiness Pope Francis. It is based on St. Paul’s letter to Romans5:5. https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/bulls/documents/20240509_spes-non-confundit_bolla-giubileo2025.html( read the beautiful signs of hope from nos 7-15). First advent candle – HOPE Advent is
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First reading: Dn 7:13-14: The vision of Daniel Ps 93:1,1-2,5: The Lord is King; he is robed in majesty. Second reading: Rev 1:5-8: Jesus Christ, the first born from the dead. Gospel: John 18:33b-37. Are you the king of the Jews? Homily Introduction Today is the last Sunday of the liturgical year B. Liturgical year
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