Category Archives: Weekday Homily

God’s love and care Hosea 2:16–18, 21–22; Psalm 145; Matthew 9:18–26 Hosea 2:16 says, “In that day, declares the Lord, you will call me’my husband’; you will no longer call me’my master.” This explains God’s relationship with his people, Israel. His relationship is one of undying love. On the basis of this love, the Lord […]

 The question about fasting  Amos 9:11–15; Psalm 85; Matthew 9:14–17 Jesus is questioned in the gospel by some of John the Baptist’s disciples about fasting. They questioned Jesus because they had anticipated that Christ’s disciples should be fasting like them.  Fasting is not a competition; beyond fasting, there are other spiritual possibilities that are available […]

Pharisaic attitude Amos 8:4-6, 9-12; Psalm 118; Matthew 9:9-13 In Amos 8:4–12, God declares his punishment on those who trample the needy and do away with the poor of the land. The Lord says a spiritual famine will fall upon them for their sins. What is our attitude towards the poor? Many are denied their […]

Forgiveness and healing AMOS 7:10–17; PSALM 18; MATTHEW 9:1–8 In today’s first reading, King Jeroboam and Amaziah confronted Amos over his prophecies, but Amos replied that his words do not come from a group of prophets like Amaziah but directly from God. This implies that Amaziah’s prophecies are not from God. There are prophecies that […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

 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. […]

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, […]