by maureen | Nov 22, 2023 | Gospel Explained
THE PROCESS TO ENTER SAINTHOOD BEGINS NOW We celebrate All Saints Day to remind us that we are ‘all’ called to be saints now! We are informed that everyone who entertains the hope (of entering Heaven) must purify themselves, and must try to be as pure as Christ. When...
by maureen | Nov 20, 2023 | Gospel Explained
ON MY FUNERAL DAY, WHAT’LL BE ON MY MEMORY TABLE? In today’s Gospel (Matt 22:34-40), Jesus teaches us that true love has two dimensions. Love for God and love for our neighbour. One cannot exist without the other. Unless divine love feeds our love for each other, then...
by maureen | Oct 13, 2023 | Gospel Explained
WEAR THE GARMENTS OF FAITH AND GOD’S WILL In today’s Gospel (Matt 22:1-14), we are identified as a Family of Christians, invited by God, to the Wedding-Banquet of His Son Jesus in Heaven. This anticipated sacred union is often portrayed as a Marriage Supper (Rev...
by maureen | Oct 10, 2023 | Gospel Explained, Uncategorized
THE FERTILE VINEYARD IS THE CHURCH OWNED BY GOD Today’s Gospel theme (Matt 21:33-43) is all about obedience to the divine will of God. Jesus compares us like tenants leasing a Vineyard. The vineyard represents the Church and our bodies. We are the vines planted in the...
by maureen | Oct 3, 2023 | Gospel Explained
THE GRACE OF CONVERSION LEADS TO REPENTANCE In today’s Gospel parable (Matt 21:28-32), Jesus is telling us to repent for our sins if we wish to live in heaven. It is never too late to change our selfish attitudes in order to please God (Ezek 18:25-28). Jesus is...