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…
In God’s Glory, we are to serve, not dominate the world, anything or anyone2nd Week of Lent : Wednesday 16th March 2022Jer. 18:18-20; Ps. 30:5-6,14,15-16; Mt. 20;17-28 (Ps Wk II) Here Jesus prophesied of his Passion to the twelve disciples for the third time. He would be betrayed by the Jewish authorities, who would condemn…
Practise forgiveness for others and be kind to those who have stabbed us in the back in the rat race2nd Week of Lent : Tuesday 15th March 2022Is. 1:10,16-20; Ps. 49:8-9,16-17,21,23; Mt. 23:1-12 (Ps Wk II) The prophet was encouraging the people to follow the teachings of the Lord. They were to purify themselves, stop…
Practise forgiveness for others and be kind to those who have stabbed us in the back in the rat race2nd Week of Lent : Monday 14th March 2022Dan. 9:4b-10; Ps. 78:8,9,11,13; Lk. 6:36-38 (Ps Wk II) In a world of competition and rat race, it is every person for himself or herself to survive. It…
When discouraged, remember that God will never forget us or let us down2nd Sunday of Lent (C) : 13th March 2022Gen. 15:5-12,17-18; Ps. 26:1,7-9,13-14; Phil. 3:17 — 4:1 (or 3:20 — 4:1) Lk. 9:28b-36 (Ps Wk II) Everything seemed against Abraham’s dream of a son and descendants. He and his wife were old, and their…
God loves without limits or conditions 1st Week of Lent : Saturday 12th March 2022Deut. 26:16-19; Ps. 118:1-2,4-5,7-8; Mt. 5:43-48 (Ps Wk I) Making a covenant with God is not about rules and regulations – it is about establishing a loving relationship with Him. God made a covenant with the people of Israel and established…