Necessary doubt EPHESIANS 2:19-22; PSALM 117; JOHN 20:24-29 Today’s gospel highlights Thomas’ journey of faith, serving as a model for modern Christians to question their faith and seek understanding. In a time like this with many spiritual aberrations, Thomas doubt becomes a necessary doubt that saves us from gullible behaviour. 1 John 4:1 says “Beloved, […]
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Save us, Lord. Amos 3:1-8, 4:11-12; Psalm 5; Matthew 8:23-27 The first reading of today reminds the people about their sin against God and warns them of the Lord’s punishment if they don’t repent. Thus, the Lord asked, “Is a trumpet blown in a city, and the people are not afraid?” Beloved, we must not […]
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Follow Jesus Amos 2:6–10, 13–16; Psalm 50; Matthew 8:18–22 The Gospel invites us to follow Jesus. To follow Jesus is to keep his commandments, resist evil deeds, and endure discomforts, dissatisfactions, and insufficiencies. If we follow Jesus, surely goodness and mercy shall follow us all the days of our lives, and we shall dwell in […]
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Peter and Paul ACTS 12:1-11; PSALM 34; 2TIMOTHY 4:6-8, 17-18; MATTHEW 16:13-19 Peter was formerly called Simon. Christ gave him the name Cephas, or Peter. The change of name reflects Peter’s mission and office. Similarly, the names we bear at our baptism are simply marks of our new identity, mission, and purpose. Acts 12:1–12 speaksPeter […]
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Jesus Heals a Man With Leprosy 2 Kings 25:1–12; Psalm 136; Matthew 8:1-4 A leper kneeled before Jesus in the gospel text and said to him, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” Jesus said to him, “I will be clean,” and immediately he was cleansed. Christ gave the leper a new look. […]
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Faith and trust 2 Kings 24:8–17; PSALM 79; Matthew 7:21–29 In the gospel, Christ calls us to build our house on solid ground for stability, solidity, and safety. The Word of God is the solid ground. Faith and trust in the Word of God make us wise, and in the days of storm and flood, […]
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False prophet 2 Kings 22:8-13, 23:1-3; Psalm 118; Matthew 7:15-20 Jesus warned crowds against false prophets, who disguise themselves as sheep but are ravenous wolves. This warning is relevant in today’s world, where people disregard prophets’ authenticity for personal gain. False prophets and faithlessness in Christians can lead to exploitation. Believers who don’t know their […]
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The Golden Rule 2 Kings 19:9-11, 14-21, 31-36; Psalm 48; Matthew 7:6, 12-14 In our first reading, we are presented with Hezekiah’s prayer. When the letter to denounce and overtake the kingdom was given to Hezekiah, the Bible says that Hezekiah went up to the house of the Lord and spread it before the Lord, […]
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St. John the Baptist Isaiah 49:1-6; Psalm 139; Acts 13:22–26; Luke 1:57–66, 80. Today’s feast is placed three months after the Annunciation, on March 25, because Elizabeth, John’s mother, was six months pregnant. Three more months from March 25th take us to June 24. The one-day discrepancy between March 25 and June 24 is an […]
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Brainstorming with faith Job 38:1.8–11; Ps. 107; 2 Corinthians 5:14–17; Mark 4:35–41 The gospel presents us with the theme “Jesus calms the storm”. A storm refers to a rushing, raging, violent agitation, wind, or tempest. In politics, a storm could be a violent civil or political commotion, insurrection, clamour, or tumult. In society, there could […]