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...
10th September 2023. Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. A DUTY TO WARN EACH OTHER OF OUR SINS
A DUTY TO WARN EACH OTHER OF OUR SINS In today’s Gospel (Matt 18:15-20), Jesus reminds us that to belong to the Church, is to belong to a family of spiritual brothers and sisters. We are all Members of the One Body of Christ and have a responsibility to care for each...
3rd September 2023. Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. PUT ON THE MIND OF CHRIST
PUT ON THE MIND OF CHRIST Many Christians today are unaware of the purpose of the Cross in their lives. We are called to crucify or die to our sinful self, in order, to give spiritual birth to a new spiritual life in Christ (Matt 16:21-27). Jesus gave His Body up for...