Category Archives: Weekday Homily

HOMILY FOR WEDNESDAY THE SECOND WEEK OF EASTER YEAR 1(14/4/2021)

ACTS 5:17-26; PSALM 34; JOHN 3:16-21 “The men you imprisoned are in the Temple, preaching to the people.” Peter and the other apostles were imprisoned because they were preaching about the risen Christ. Miraculously and astonishingly they were set free. No one can imprison the news about the risen Christ and no one can stop […]

HOMILY FOR TUESDAY THE SECOND WEEK OF EASTER (13/4/2021)

ACTS 4:32-37; PSALM 92; JOHN 3:7-15 “The whole group of believers was united, heart and soul”. This statement underscores the practice of the early Christian Church. They worked together to build the body of Christ.  None of their members was ever in want, as everything they owned was held in common. Today’s Christians have so […]

HOMILY FOR SATURDAY THE OCTAVE OF EASTER (10/4/2021)

Acts 4:13-21; Psalm 118; Mark 16:9-15 In the gospel reading today, Jesus gave the great mandate “Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News.” Mary Magdalene did this (Mk16:10-11) and all the disciples were mandated as well (Mk16:15). Peter and John in the first reading boldly exercised this mandate. Peter says “we cannot […]

HOMILY FOR WEDNESDAY  IN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER (7/4/2021)

Acts 3:1-10; Psalm 105; Luke 24:13-35 “They recognized him at the breaking of bread”. This statement shows the paramount place of the Eucharist in the life of the disciples. Every one of us comes to recognize Jesus better at the breaking of bread. Jesus himself left us with this responsibility when he says “Do this […]