FEMALE DISCIPLES 1 CORINTHIANS 15:12-20; PSALM 16; LUKE 8:1-3 Luke 8:1-3 illustrates the call of the women, who followed Jesus in his ministry. Jesus needed a large team of people to support him in his work. The twelve played a significant part, but a great number of other people made the effort possible. Some women […]
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THE SORROWS OF MARY Today’s celebration recalls in a special way the sorrows Mary went through as the mother of Jesus Christ. Simeon prophesied that Mary will suffer because of her Son. Are there parents who are suffering because of their children? Kindly draw strength from Mary’s life. Mary’s suffering was not due to her […]
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Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 75; Philippians 2:6-11; John 3:13-17 The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross celebrates three historical events: (1.) The discovery of the True Cross by Saint Helena the mother of Emperor Constantine in 320 under the temple of Venus in Jerusalem. (2.) The dedication in 335 of the basilica and shrine […]
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1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 27-31; Psalm 99; Luke 7:11-17 Comfort in the Tragedies of Life Tragedy is an event that causes great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a serious accident, crime, or natural catastrophe. Luke 7:11-17 presents us with the tragedy that befell a widow due to the death of her only son. This […]
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The Centurion’s Faith 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33. Psalm 40. Gospel Lk 7:1-10. In Luke 7:1-10 Jesus helps a centurion’s slave regardless of the centurion’s religious belief. Can we discern God’s presence in people of different backgrounds, beliefs, or cultures? This centurion has a savior-like quality. He is a kind role model who goes to tremendous […]
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EXODUS 32:7-11, 13-14/PSALM: 50(51):3-4, 12-13, 17, 19/ 1 TIMOTHY 1:12-17/ LUKE 15:1-32 Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai The Gospel of the Outcast Luke 15 has been called “The Gospel of the Outcast” This chapter is God’s message to those who have strayed or wandered far away from God. It is also a message of restoration for those who might be […]
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1 CORINTHIANS 10:14-22; PSALM 116; LUKE 6:43-49 “No good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit; for each tree is known by its own fruit.” This passage discusses good and evil, which may be a challenging concept to grasp. Some people claim to be religious, but their actions show […]
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By coincidence, the Queen’s birth now doubles as a Queen’s death. Better still, by providence on the birthday of the Queen of heaven, the Queen of England goes home! Few minutes after her death was announced at Buckingham palace, I made a Facebook post to celebrate her life, mourn her death and pray for her […]
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Defending and excusing our weaknesses, yet condemning others. 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-27; Psalm 84; Luke 6:39-42 Hyperbole is a literary tool that Jesus Christ occasionally used to make a point. In one such instance, Jesus questioned, “Why do you see the speck in your neighbour’s eye, but do not notice the log in your own […]
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Micah 5:1-4, Psalm 13; Matthew 1:1-6, 18-23 Today the Church commemorates the birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Her parents were Saints Joachim and Anne. Though the Scripture did not give account of Mary’s birth, her birthday narrative however is found in the Apocryphal protoevangelium of James. The Apocryphal protoevangelium of James was probably written […]