When God says NO to your plans 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8B-12, 14A, 16; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38 Fr. Nelson Lobo OFM Cap David wanted to build a brand spanking new house for God, and all of a sudden God says, No. What exactly was wrong with David’s building a house for God? Why would God […]
4th Sunday of Advent Dec 24, 2023 Read More »
Good News to the Broken Hearted Is 61:1-2A, 10-11; 1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, 19-28 Fr. Nelson Lobo OFM Cap Israel during Isaiah’s time was totally heartbroken. The people of God were broken down and beaten, scattered, shattered, battered, and tattered by life. Their lives appeared to go from victor to victim as their
3rd Sunday of Advent, 17th December 2023 Read More »
Waiting in Hope – Staying Eveready Isaiah 63:16B-17, 19B; 64:2-7; Psalm 80; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Mark 13:33-37 (Feast of St. Francis Xavier) Fr. Nelson Lobo OFM Cap Introduction: On the first Sunday of Advent, we light the candle of Hope. Some call it candle of prophecy to remember the prophets, those brave men of old
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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
34th Sunday in Ordinary Time-26th November 2023 Read More »
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
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, 19th November 2023, Read More »
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
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time-12th November 2023 Read More »
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
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time-5th November 2023 Read More »
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
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time-29th October 2023 Read More »
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
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time- 22nd October 2023 Read More »
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
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time- 15th October 2023 Read More »
