Monthly Archives: August 2024

The Rich and the Kingdom of God Ezekiel 28:1–10; Psalm 32; Deuteronomy 32; Matthew 19:23–30 Jesus said to his disciples, “Truly, I say to you, it will be hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven (Matt. 19:23). This statement neither defends the poor nor damns the wealthy. Both wealth and poverty […]

Childlike Faith and Personal Responsibility  Ezekiel 18:1-10, 13, 30-32; Psalm 51; Matthew 19:13-15 In today’s gospel, Jesus welcomes children and teaches us valuable lessons about humility, innocence, and faith. Like children, we must approach God with openness, curiosity, and simplicity. Let us embrace the qualities of children: wonder, awe, and trust. Jesus says the kingdom […]

Marriage EZEKIEL 16:1–15, 60–63; PSALM–IISAIAH 12; MATTHEW 19:3–12 The gospel presents us with the theme of marriage. Marriage is a covenant of true love that demands love for love. Marriage is God’s institution, not man’s invention. Man invented divorce; from the beginning, it was not so. (Matt.19:8).  In modern society, it may seem hard to […]

THE INEVITABLE TAX Ezekiel 1:2–5, 24-28; Psalm 149; Matthew 17:22–27 Jesus predicts his death a second time. When the disciples came together in Galilee, he said to them, “The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill him, and on the third day he will be raised […]

The Battle for Truth Jeremiah 28:1–17, Ps. 119, Matthew 14:13–21 Today’s reading from Jeremiah 28:1–17 presents a stark contrast between two prophets: Hananiah, who spoke lies, and Jeremiah, who spoke truth. Hananiah’s false prophecy was appealing, while Jeremiah’s message was itching to hearers. Yet Jeremiah remained faithful to God’s word, even when it was unpopular. […]

PROPHET WITHOUT HONOUR Jeremiah 26:1–9; Psalm 69; Matthew 13:54–58 Jesus said, “A prophet is not without honour except in his own country and in his own house” (Matt. 13:57). We frequently misconstrue a prophet. We usually assume that a prophet should have stranger behaviour than normal. He should dress in ancient garb, eat just once […]

Shaped by the Gospel Jeremiah 18:1-6; Psalm 146; Matthew 13:47–53 In the first reading, we are told that the potter gradually reshapes and moulds something that goes wrong. In the gospel, Christ tells us that the good and the bad will be sifted on judgement day, and only the good will be allowed into the […]