26th November 2023. The Feast of CHRIST THE KING
KING OF THE HEART, SOUL, BODY AND THE UNIVERSE Christ is King of the Universe and today we focus on His Authority. He is the visible image of the invisible God, who created and controls the sun, moon, stars, seasons and climate. Many deny this, but it will become very...
12th November 2023. Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. WILL I BE FOUND WORTHY TO ENTER HEAVEN? 2023
WILL I BE FOUND WORTHY TO ENTER HEAVEN? 2023 Jesus is warning us to ensure that our hearts and souls are full of divine grace and repentance, when He eventually comes to call us out of this world. In today’s Gospel (Matt 25:1-13) the empty and full flasks cleverly...
5th November 2023. Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time. PRIESTS ARE NOT TO SET A POOR EXAMPLE
PRIESTS ARE NOT TO SET A POOR EXAMPLE Jesus is warning myself and all Priests to practice what we preach (Matt 23:1-12) and to understand that we belong to Him. We are not to be hypocrites. We do not belong to ourselves, but solely to God, who is the real Father. We...
1st November 2023. All Saints. THE PROCESS TO ENTER SAINTHOOD BEGINS NOW
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...
29th October 2023. Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. ON MY FUNERAL DAY, WHAT’LL BE ON MY MEMORY TABLE?
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...
15th October 2023. Twenty Eight Sunday in Ordinary Time. WEAR THE GARMENTS OF FAITH AND GOD’S WILL
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...
8th October 2023. Twenty Seventh Sunday in ordinary Time. THE FERTILE VINEYARD IS THE CHURCH OWNED BY GOD
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...
1st October 2023. Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. THE GRACE OF CONVERSION LEADS TO REPENTANCE
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...
24th September 2023. Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. THE GRACE OF CONVERSION LEADS TO REPENTANCE
THE GRACE OF CONVERSION LEADS TO REPENTANCE In today’s Gospel parable (Matt 21:28-32), the first son responds to his father with a disobedient ‘no’, but then on reflection, he changes his attitude, and repents for his disobedient way, by willingly entering the...
17th September 2023. Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. FORGIVE IF WE EXPECT FORGIVENESS AFTER DEATH
FORGIVE IF WE EXPECT FORGIVENESS AFTER DEATH In today’s Gospel (Matt 18:21-35) Jesus urges us to open ourselves courageously to the power of forgiveness. As Christians, we are to imitate God's mercy while living on earth. Forgiveness brings reconciliation and healing...