ST TERESA BENEDICTA OF THE CROSS, Virgin & Martyr, pray for us19th Week in Ordinary Time : Sunday 10th August 2025Wis 18:6-9; Ps 32(33):1, 12, 18-20, 22; Heb 11:1-2, 8-19 (or 11:1-2, 8-12) Lk 12:32-48 (or 12:35-40) (Ps WkIII) The more you are trusted, the more you will appreciate trust and deliver the good that…
ST TERESA BENEDICTA OF THE CROSS, Virgin & Martyr, pray for us18th Week in Ordinary Time : Saturday 9th August 2025Deut 6:4-13; Ps 17 (18):2-4, 47, 51; Mt 17:14-20 (Ps Wk II) The Shema Yisrael (Deut 6:4-6) is central in the life of the Jewish people. It is recited twice each day, during the morning…
ST DOMINIC, Priest, pray for us18th Week in Ordinary Time : Friday 8th August 2025Deut 4:32-40; Ps 76 (77):12-16, 21 39-40; Mt 16:24-28 (Ps WkII) It is God who takes the initiative in everything. We are chosen by God. In Deuteronomy 4:32-40, the people remembered their history of suffering and deliverance. In a repetitive manner,…
ST SIXTUS II, Pope & Companions, Martyrs, pray for us18th Week in Ordinary Time : Thursday 7th August 2025Num 20:1-13; Ps 94 (95):1-2, 6-9; Mt 16:13-23 (Ps WkII) "O that today you would listen to His voice! 'Harden not your hearts."' (Psalm (95:8) is the invitatory antiphon recited in Lauds daily. It relates to the…
Lord, help me to be a good follower of youTRANFIGURATION OF THE LORD : Wednesday 6th August 2025Dan 7:9-10, 13-14 or2 Pt 1:16-19; Ps 96 (97):1-2, 5-6, 9; Lk 9:28-36 (Ps Prop) Daniel's stunning vision of the Ancient One (God) and the one like a Son of Man came amidst great persecution. The arrogant voices…
Dedication of the Basilica of St Mary Major 18th Week in Ordinary Time : Tuesday 5th August 2025Num 11:4-15; Ps 80 (81):12-17; Mt 14:13-21 (Ps WkII) The episode of dissent by Aaron and Miriam because of Moses' marriage to the Cushite woman came to the Lord's attention. All three came before the Lord. In their…
ST JOHN VIANNEY, Priest, pray for us18th Week in Ordinary Time : Monday 4th August 2025Num 11:4-15; Ps 80 (81):12-17; Mt 14:13-21 (Ps WkII) St Jean-Baptiste-Marie Vianney is known for not showing any academic acumen as a seminarian. Priesthood seemed impossible but he was ordained because of his holiness rather than any academic achievement. Yet,…
Lord, keep me focused on the divine path that leads to You, let my steps be modest 18th Week in Ordinary Time : Sunday 3rd August 2025Ecclus 1:2; 2:21-23; Ps 89 (90):3-6, 12-14, 17; Col 3:1-5, 9-11; Lk 12:13-21 (Ps WkII) Instead of making our day a vanity, let modesty be our focus. Many have…
ST EUSEBIUS OF VERCELLI, Bishop and ST PETER JULIAN EYMARD, Priest pray for us17th Week in Ordinary Time : Saturday 2nd August 2025Lev25:l, 8-17; Ps66 (67):2-3, 5, 7-8; Mt 14:1-12 (Ps WkI) Chapter 25 of the Book of Leviticus describes the origin of the Jubilee Year. It is a holy event. One of the practices…
ST ALPHONSUS LIGUORI, Bishop & Doctor, pray for us17th Week in Ordinary Time : Friday 1st August 2025Lev23:l, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34-37; Ps 80 (81):3-6, 10-11; Mt 13:54-58(Ps WkI) The story of joy must be an impetus to mutual coexistence. While Leviticus 23 focuses on specific holy days and festivals, Matthew 13:54-58 portrays Jesus' rejection…