Memorial of St Athanasius, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Acts 9:31-42; Psalm 115; John 6:60-69 In the first reading we noticed that the Church prevailed and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit multiplied. The Church will always prevail all odds: heresies and persecutions. In the gospel we at told that many had difficulties […]
Category Archives: Weekday Homily
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May
May
Genesis 1:26-2:3 or Colossians 3:14-15, 17, 23-24; Psalm 89; Matthew 13:54-58 Today is the feast of St. Joseph the Worker. The basic theme in our readings today is work. In the first reading God’s work was recounted in the creation of man and woman. In the second reading, St. Paul calls us to be diligent […]
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Apr
Apr
Acts 1:12-14, Luke 1:46-55 and John 2:1-11 Today’s gospel presents us with the wedding feast at Canna. Jesus’ presence confirms that marriage is an efficacious sign of Christ’s presence. Again, Mary’s intercession saved the couples from disgrace, for it is a thing of shame not to have wine in a wedding feast in Palestine. Lastly, […]
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Apr
Apr
Memorial of St Catherine of Siena Acts 8:1-8, Ps.66, John 6:35-40 One basic theme in today’s first reading is persecution. Severe persecution came against the Church in Jerusalem. Persecution for Christians is not a possibility, it’s a promise, it’s not a maybe, it’s a surely! So, Jesus tells us in the gospel that Christianity is […]
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Apr
Apr
Acts 7:51-8:1; Psalm 30; John 6:30-35 The reading describes the martyrdom of Stephen. An exercise of one who has eaten the eternal bread. The people in the gospel ask Christ for bread to quench their physical appetite but Christ says he is the spiritual food for spiritual nourishment. Martyrdom is one of the features of […]
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Apr
Apr
Acts 6:8-15; Psalm 118; John 6:22-29 In today’s first reading Stephen was arrested for preaching the Good News. While he was tried in the council, the bible says “his face appeared to them like the face of an angel.” (Acts6:15). Thus he was innocent. In the gospel, we see the people following Jesus because they […]
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Apr
Apr
1Peter 5:5-14; Psalm 88; Mark 16:15-20 Jesus in today’s gospel according to Mark, commanded his followers to go out and ‘proclaim the Good News to all creation’. Mark whose feast we celebrate today did this through his travels with St Paul, and later with Peter, and specifically through his gospel – the oldest of the […]
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Apr
Apr
Acts 5:34-42; Psalm 26; John 6:1-15 Today’s first reading presents us with the conclusion of Peter’s trial and the Gamaliel’s intervention. For him, undertaking that is of God will never fail. The Apostles’ undertaking did not fail. Its name is Catholic Church. Its stability is a marvel of all her enemies over the years. In […]
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Apr
Apr
Acts 5:17-26; Psalm 33; John 3:16-21 The first reading speaks of the apostles’ imprisonment and their miraculous deliverance. God never abandons his people. The gospel text says God so loved the world that he have his only Son. Thus, deliverance and salvation awaits those who believe in Him. The onus is on you! John 3:18 […]
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Apr
Apr
Acts 4:32-37; Psalm 91; John 3:7-15 In the first reading for today we get a glimpse of the early Christian Church. They were of one heart and soul (Acts4:32). Jesus had said to his disciples, by this everyone will know that you are my disciples (Jn 13:35). The real test of our Christianity is not […]