by maureen | Aug 12, 2025 | Gospel Explained
FILL THE BARNS OF OUR HEARTS WITH FAITH Today’s parable (Lk 12:13-21) offers a vivid portrayal of people whose lives revolve entirely around themselves. We hear about the rich man in the parable who is a wealthy man and grows even wealthier after an exceptional...
by maureen | Aug 1, 2025 | Gospel Explained
LORD, TEACH ME TO PRAY In today’s Gospel (Lk 11:1-13), Jesus teaches us to persist with our petitions to the Father. The man persistently knocking on the door mirrors Jesus’ persistent knocking on the doors of our hearts, in order for us, to open our lives to Him. In...
by maureen | Jul 15, 2025 | Gospel Explained
THE GOOD SAMARITAN TEACHES US CHRISTIAN VALUES The Good Samaritan (Lk 10:25-37) teaches us not to be merciless or unloving towards our neighbour. He represents Jesus, whose boundless mercy and love is for everyone in the world. The Word became Flesh and came down to...
by maureen | Jul 8, 2025 | Gospel Explained
PEACE COMES FROM THE POWER TO FORGIVE AND LOVE. In today’s Gospel, (Lk 10:1-12&17-20), seventy two disciples were appointed by Jesus, and sent out in pairs, to evangelise the Good News of resurrection and faith. The figure of 72 refers to the amount of nations...
by maureen | Jul 7, 2025 | Gospel Explained
FAITH IS THE KEY TO ENTER HEAVEN SHAPED IN THE CROSS Today, we celebrate the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul. In today’s Gospel (Mt 16:13-19), Peter steps forward and professes his faith in Jesus, acknowledging Him as the Christ, the Son of God. Jesus is also asking us...