Monthly Archives: September 2025

HOMILY FOR TUESDAY OF THE TWENTY-SIXTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR I

 Mercy, Not Revenge  Zechariah 8:20-23 | Psalm 87 | Luke 9:51-56 In today’s Gospel, Jesus sets His face toward Jerusalem, the path of the cross. Rejected by the Samaritans, His disciples wanted fire from heaven, but He refused. Rejection is not a license for revenge. Jesus teaches us that anger burns bridges, but mercy builds […]

HOMILY FOR THE FEAST OF SAINTS MICHAEL, GABRIEL AND RAPHAEL (ARCHANGELS)

The Archangels DANIEL 7:9-10, 13-14 | PSALM 138 | JOHN 1:47-51 Today heaven unveils its warriors: Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. They are not myths but real messengers, defenders, and healers in God’s plan. The question is: Do we still recognize their power in our lives? MICHAEL – “WHO IS LIKE GOD?”: Michael is the Prince […]

TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR C 

Dangers of Negligence Amos 6:1,4-7/Psalm 146:7-10/1 Timothy 6:11-16/Luke 16:19-31 In the biblical context, negligence refers to failing to act with love, care, and responsibility towards others, often resulting in harm or injustice. This concept is seen in various parables and teachings, such as: The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37),The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31)The Sheep […]

HOMILY FOR FRIDAY OF THE 25TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME Cosmas and Damain

Encounter Christ Haggai 1:15–2:9; Psalm 144; Luke 9:18–22 Jesus asks: “Who do you say I am?” (Luke 9:20). Not in a crowd, but at prayer. True knowledge of Christ is born in prayer and personal  relationship. Peter’s answer came from divine illumination, not speculation. Until we rebuild our inner altar, our faith will remain shallow, […]

HOMILY FOR THURSDAY OF THE TWENTY-FIFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR 1)

HEROD’S GUILT (Haggai 1:1-8; Psalm 149; Luke 9:7-9) Herod was haunted by the name — Jesus. His guilty conscience after killing John left him restless. “Who is this man?” he asked. (Luke 9:9). Yet it wasn’t faith that drove him; it was fear, curiosity, and guilt. A guilty soul can never find peace! (Isaiah 48:22). […]

HOMILY FOR TUESDAY OF THE 25TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME (St. Pio)

  GOD’S TEMPLE (Ezra 6:7-8, 12, 14-20; Psalm 121; Luke 8:19-21) The Israelites rebuilt God’s Temple under King Darius and reinstated the priesthood as Moses commanded. The Temple was more than a building, it was a place of worship, sacrifice, and God’s presence. Today, that Temple is your heart, your body, and our Church. The […]

HOMILY FOR SATURDAY THE TWENTY-FOURTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

The Soil of the Heart 1 Timothy 6:13-16 /Ps 99:1-5/ LUKE 8:4-15 The Parable of the Sower is really about the soil of the heart. The seed (the Word of God) is perfect, but the soil (the heart) determines its growth. Some hearts are hard, some shallow, some choked by distractions. Only a good heart […]

HOMILY FOR FRIDAY, 24TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR 1

Women on Mission 1 Timothy 6:2c–12; Psalm 49; Luke 8:1-3 Luke 8:1–3 shows women stepping up to support Jesus’ mission. They gave their time, resources, and presence, standing at the Cross, the burial, and the Resurrection. They weren’t just followers; they were pillars. Today, countless women, religious and lay, still sustain Christ’s work. Their generousity […]