The Spiritual Disciplines of Solitude and Silence 1 Kings 19:9, 11-16; Psalm 27; Matthew 5:27-32 In the first reading, God reveals Himself to Elijah. He said to him, “Go out, and stand on the mountain before the Lord.” This was an invitation to solitude. Solitude is a state or situation of being alone. While Elijah […]
Monthly Archives: June 2022
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1Kings 18:41-46/ Ps. 65/ Matt.5:20-26 At the end of the drought Elijah instructed Ahab to “Go up, eat and drink; for there is the sound of abundance of rain.” While himself climbed to the top of Mount Carmel. As the rain was fast approaching Elijah through his servant told Ahab to get into his chariot and […]
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1 Kings 18:20-39; Psalm 16; Matthew 5:17-19 The first reading presents us with the victory of Elijah over the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. Elijah told the people: “How long will you go limping with two different opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal, then follow him…”(1 Kings 18:21). This […]
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LIGHT AND SALT of the earth It is difficult to shine as light moment like this. Men are out to silence our faith. The challenges are overwhelming. The temptation is to fizzle out into faithlessness is so near. But in the face of this dilema Christ calls us to shine and preserve the earth. […]
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1 Kings 17:1-6, Psalm 121; Matthew 5:1-12 “As the Lord God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except at my word.” In the first reading, Elijah prayed for drought in the land of Judah while himself experiences God’s provision. The land of Judah under the […]
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Acts 2:1-11; Psalm 104; Romans 8:8-17; John 14:15-16, 23-26 SOME ROLES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Today is Pentecost Sunday. The term Pentecost comes from the Greek (Pentēkostē) meaning “fiftieth”. It refers to the festival celebrated on the fiftieth day after Passover. In the New Testament, it refers to the fiftieth day after the Lord’s resurrection. […]
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ACTS 25:13-21; PSALM 103; JOHN 21:15-19 In the gospel Jesus asked Peter “do you love me?” He asked Peter the same question thrice probably because he wanted Peter to be deeply conscious of his confession. Oftentimes, we engage in mere recitation without deep consciousness of the words used. We could say “Jesus, I love […]
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ACTS 22:30, 23:6-11; PSALM 16; JOHN 17:20-26 Perseverance and unity In the first reading, Paul was brought before the Council in Jerusalem because of his belief that the dead will rise to life (Resurrection). He was arrested yet he did not give up on preaching the gospel. After his release the Lord told him in […]
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ACTS 20:28-38; PSALM 68; JOHN 17:11-19 Both readings today present us with farewell speeches of St.Paul and Jesus Christ respectively. Paul admonished the Ephesians to remain steadfast as he departs. Speaking to the shepherds, he said; “I know that after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock.” […]