Surrender ourselves to the mighty work of God rather than depend on our own efforts in following rules and regulations15th Week in Ordinary Times : Friday, 17th July 2026Is 38:1-6, 21-22,7-8; (Rp Ps) Is 38:10-12, 16; Mt 12:1-8 (Ps Wk III) Hezekiah's desperate plea for an extension on his life was not simply a fear…
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us15th Week in Ordinary Times : Thursday, 16th July 2026Is 26:7-9, 12,1 6-19; Ps 101 (102):13-21; Mt 11:28-30 (Ps Wk III) Today’s Gospel is very short, but with very profound meaning for our life. Firstly, the great invitation of Jesus reminds us of the Lord's assurance to Moses,…
ST BONAVENTURE, Bishop & Doctor , pray for us15th Week in Ordinary Times : Wednesday, 15th July 2026Is 10:5-7, 13-16; Ps 93 (94):5-10, 14-15; Mt 11:25-27 (Ps Wk III) In an interesting twist of perspective, the Lord often reminds us how children are the ones most likely to grasp the Word of God and how…
ST CAMILLUS OF LELLIS, Priest , pray for us15th Week in Ordinary Times : Tuesday, 14th July 2026Is 7:1-9; Ps 47 (48):2-8; Mt 11:20-24 (Ps Wk III) “Have we all not done this before?” When we face our deepest fears, we often try every possible way to fix what is wrong by our own efforts.…
ST HENRY, pray for us15th Week in Ordinary Times : Monday, 13th July 2026Is 1:10-17; Ps 49 (50):8-9, 16-17, 21, 23; Mt 10:34—11:1 (Ps Wk III) One of the things that I notice among parishioners is that we tend to be more attracted to activities and festivities in church. However, when it comes to things…
Is God the first Resource or the last Resort in my life? 15th Week in Ordinary Times : Sunday, 12th July 2026Is 55:10-11; Ps 64 (65):10-14; Rom 8:18-23; Mt 13:1-23 (Ps Wk III) It is indeed a blessed assurance from the Lord that the word that goes forth from His mouth does not return to…
ST BENEDICT, Abbot, pray for us14th Week in Ordinary Times : Saturday, 11th July 2026Is 6:1-8; Ps 92 (93):1-2, 5; Mt 10:24-33 (Ps Wk II) Throughout sacred Scripture, I see how God calls many humble individuals who openly declare their inadequacies, like Isaiah. Their willingness to approach God in humility is a profound lesson for…
God is ever ready to grant us a pure heart, a steadfast spirit, His help, and whatever else that is needed14th Week in Ordinary Times : Friday, 10th July 2026Hos 14:2-10; Ps 50 (51):3-4, 8-9, 12-14, 17; Mt 10:16-23 (Ps Wk II) During the 8th century BC, the northern kingdom of Israel (Ephraim) had abandoned…
SS AUGUSTINE ZHAO RONG AND HIS COMPANIONS, Martyrs, pray for us14th Week in Ordinary Times : Thursday, 9th July 2026Hos 11:1-4, 8-9; Ps 79 (80):2-3, 15-16; Mt 10:7-15 (Ps Wk II) The sending of His disciples out on mission ahead of Him is an evidence of Jesus’ modus operandi – not to do everything Himself…
We are challenged in our own time to “travel lightly” and rely on God's provident care14th Week in Ordinary Times : Wednesday, 8th July 2026Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12; Ps 104 (105):2-7; Mt 10:1-7 (Ps Wk II) Wealth and success do not equal favour or special status with God. The nation thought that with their prosperity…