Isaiah 26:1-6; Psalm 118; Matthew 7:21: 24-27 Who will enter the Kingdom of God? The first reading (Isaiah 26:1-6) says the righteous nation which keeps faith will enter. Psalm 24:4 says “Those who are pure in act and in thought, who do not worship idols or make false promises.” Such a man will enter the […]
Monthly Archives: November 2022
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Romans 10:9-18; Psalm 19; Matthew 4:18-22 Jesus says to Peter and Andrew “follow me” the same way he said to the Levi “follow me” to John and James “Follow me”. To follow him is a call to discipleship. Who is a disciple? The “New Ratio Fundamentalis” no. 61 says; “a disciple is one whom the […]
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Isaiah 11:1-10, 11-14; Psalm 72; Luke 10:21-24 According to Isaiah, Jesse’s descendants will rule as kings and with God’s blessing. There will be wealth and tranquility under his rule. The Lord’s Spirit will rest upon him and bestow upon him knowledge, wisdom, power, and the fear of the Lord. Justice will prosper during his lifetime! […]
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Humble Faith Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Matthew 8:5-11 The centurion in today’s gospel expressed a humble and sincere faith in Jesus and his word. He said to him, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; but only speak the word, and my servant will be healed.” Do we still believe […]
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BE VIGILANT: STAY AWAKE Isaiah 2:1-5/Psalm 121(122)/Romans 13:11-14/Matthew 24:37-44 Today is the first Sunday of Advent – a new liturgical year in the Church. It is my prayer that this liturgical year will bring about revival in the Church. The Advent season includes the four Sundays that precede Christmas. In this season, we recall two […]
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Watch out Rev. 22:1-7; Psalm 95; Luke 21:34-36 The liturgical year concludes today, and the first Sunday of Advent begins tomorrow. Jesus points up the transitory nature of existence in today’s passage. He exhorts us to pay attention to pursuing our good objectives in this way so that we won’t be caught off guard. Jesus […]
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THE BOOK OF LIFE Rev. 20:1-4, 11-21:2; PSALM 84; LUKE 21:29-33 According to the first reading, God will judge the dead. The names of individuals who lived a life of faithfulness will be recorded in the book of life. In contrast to the idea of a physical conflict held by some Christians, the images of […]
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Rev. 18:1-2, 21-23, 19:1-3, 9; PSALM 100; LUKE 21:20-28 “Fallen is Babylon the Great,” we read in the first reading, the cries of the angels. The heavenly crowd sang a hymn of thanksgiving to God for punishing and destroying the City of Babylon. Babylon’s wickedness, harlotry, and corruption in the globe brought about judgment […]
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Endurance Rev. 15:1-4; PSALM 98; LUKE 21:12-19 Luke 21 speaks about the eschatological discourse of Jesus Christ. From verses 12-19 present us with the Persecution of the disciples. Jesus clearly stated that we shall be persecuted, he said do not worry about what to say, Ps.81:10 says “I am the Lord your God who brought […]
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Memorial of St Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr Harvesting the earth Rev. 14:14-19; Psalm 96; Luke 21:5-11 Oftentimes, end-time messages breed anxieties among believers. Beloved, do not be anxious about the end of time rather make conscious effort to have perfect end. Prepare and pray for a holy death; refrain from being distracted by gurus and […]