How solid and lasting is your love for God? 3rd Week of Lent : Saturday 26th March 2022Hos. 6:1-6; Ps. 50:3-4,18-19,20-21; Lk. 18:9-14 (Ps Wk III) In Hosea, God says to Ephraim and Judah, “This love of yours is like a morning cloud, like the dew that quickly disappears.” When the heat of the sun…
Mary chooses to trust in God. This choice brings blessings to Mary and to usANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD (C) : Friday 25th March 2022Is. 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps. 39:7-9,10,11; Heb. 10:4-10; Lk. 1:26-38 (Psalter proper) Today, we hear about the encounter between the angel Gabriel and the Virgin Mary. What can we say about such an…
We are all sinners in need of Jesus’ saving grace3rd Week of Lent : Thursday 24th March 2022Deut. 4:1,5-9; Ps. 147:12-13,15-16,19-20; Mt. 5:17-19 (Ps Wk III) There is a beautiful story told about Saint Damian of Molokai in Hawaii. He was the apostle of the lepers; and the most dramatic moment in his ministry came…
The greatest proclamation of the faith is holy, just, and compassionate living3rd Week of Lent : Wednesday 23rd March 2022Deut. 4:1,5-9; Ps. 147:12-13,15-16,19-20; Mt. 5:17-19 (Ps Wk III) The laws of God must never be set aside. The Israelites were urged to be zealous in their observance of God’s statutes and ordinances. First of all,…
We have absolutely nothing to offer God , except a contrite heart and a humble spirit3rd Week of Lent : Tuesday 22nd March 2022Dan. 3:25,34-43; Ps. 24:4-5,6,7,8-9; Mt. 18:21-35 (Ps Wk III) Azariah appeals to God to not abandon His people, although they have sinned against Him in his prayer. Azariah recalls the covenant God…
Take to heart those characteristics that would help us walk the path of holiness3rd Week of Lent : Monday 21st March 20222 Kgs. 5:1-15a; Ps. 41:2,3; Ps. 42:3,4; Lk. 4;24-30 (Ps Wk III) The first reading for today presents us with an interesting story. It tells us about an army commander with leprosy (Naaman; a…
Sudden tragedies and disasters can be timely warning...3rd Sunday of Lent (C) : 20th March 2022Ex. 3:1-8a,13-15; Ps. 102:1-2,3-4,6-7, 8,11; 1 Cor. 10:1-6,10-12; Lk. 13:1-9 (Ps Wk III) How often have we wondered why some people get killed in some great disaster like an earthquake, a typhoon, or a plane crash while others walk away…
Great things are possible when we trust in God and have faithSolemnity of ST JOSEPH, spouse of BVM : Saturday 19th March 20222 Sam. 7:4-5,12-14,16; Ps. 88:2-3,4-5; 27,29; Rom 4:13,16-18,22; Mt. 1:16,18-21,24a or Lk. 2:41-51a (Psalter proper) Belief in God’s promises is vital to our spiritual growth. David was told that God had no need…
Examine how we have rejected Jesus in our realities despite knowing that He came to save us2nd Week of Lent : Friday 18th March 2022Gen. 37:3-4,12-13a,17b-28; Ps. 104:16-17,18-19,20-21; Mt. 21:33-43,45-46 (Ps Wk II) The parable of the vineyard reflects the nature of God and our relationship with our Creator. Firstly, God trusts humans like us.…
Lord, help us to make the right choices and be obedient to You always2nd Week of Lent : Thursday 17th March 2022Jer. 18:18-20; Ps. 30:5-6,14,15-16; Mt. 20;17-28 (Ps Wk II) Today’s Scripture readings place before us the issue of making choices and the resulting consequences. In the first reading, the prophet Jeremiah speaks about the…