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...
27th August 2023. Twenty- First Sunday in Ordinary Time. KEY OF FAITH IN THE SHAPE OF THE CROSS
In today’s Gospel (Mt 16:13-20) after Jesus asked the disciples who did they think He was, Peter steps forth and professes his faith in Jesus as the Christ and the Son of God. Jesus is also asking us the same question today: And you, who do you say I am? Jesus hints...
15th August 2023. THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Today’s Solemnity is a Day of Obligation, as we celebrate the special place that Mary has in the life of the Church. From her Immaculate Conception to her Assumption into Heaven, Mary lived a life of humility and obedience to God. This defines her Blessedness. Her...
15th July 2023. Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. SEED IS THE WORD OF GOD THAT JESUS SOWS IN THE FIELDS OF OUR HEARTS
In today’s Gospel (Matt 13:1-23), Jesus uses a parable, in order to explain His message. He wants us to use and cultivate the divine knowledge and wisdom He gifted us in the Sacrament of Confirmation. He expects us to listen and obey His Commandments. Many people...
2nd July 2023. Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. LOVE OF GOD MUST COME BEFORE LOVE OF FAMILY
LOVE OF GOD MUST COME BEFORE LOVE OF FAMILY Some people idolise their family and neglect to love God. Yet, it is God who makes it all possible. Without Him, we'd have no family. It is important that we practice the first commandment, to love God first, with all our...