Acts 15:1-6; Psalm 121; John 15:1-8 In the first reading, Paul and Barnabas resorting to the Apostles to resolve the circumcision debate shows an image of a vine and its branches. In the gospel, Christ says that he is the true vine and that we are his branches. The greater our union with Christ the […]
Category Archives: Weekday Homily
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May
May
Acts 14:19-28; Psalm 145; John 14:27-31 In the first reading Paul and Barnabas though suffering continued to preach. What can separate us from the love of God? In the gospel, Jesus says do not be afraid. A man who fears suffering is already suffering from what he fears. Lord let your peace reign in our […]
11
May
May
Acts 14:5-18; Psalm 113; John 14:21-26 In the gospel, Jesus tells his disciples that after he has gone they will be given the Holy Spirit who will teach and remind them everything he had said. This Spirit is the one who caused Paul and Barnabas to work as they did in the first reading. The […]
09
May
May
Acts 13:44-52; Psalm 97; John 14:7-14 In the first reading, the Jews rejected God’s word and they became unworthy of eternal life. What is our response to God’s word? In the gospel, Jesus continues to teach his disciples that he and the Father are one and that in believing in him they are believing in […]
08
May
May
Acts 13:26-33; Psalm 2; John 14:1-6 In the first reading, Paul preached that when they had Jesus put to death, they proved his authenticity and fulfilled the Scripture. Beloved, do not let your hearts be troubled; your crises are your growth classes. In the gospel, Jesus says “I go to prepare a place for you…” […]
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May
May
Acts 13:13-25; Psalm 88; John 13:16-20 The basic theme in our gospel passage today is “Service”. Washing the feet of the disciples Christ says service is the miracle for greatness. Beloved, the greatness of a man is not in the number of servants he has; but in the number of those he serves. Paul in […]
06
May
May
Acts 12:24-13:5; Psalm 66; John 12:44-50 In the first reading, through the Holy Spirit Paul and Barnabas were set apart, prayed over and sent for mission. At baptism, we have been set apart, not to fall apart but to make impart. The Church is a missionary Church. The greatness of the Church is not in […]
05
May
May
Acts 11:19-26; Psalm 86; John 10:22-30 The first reading says; it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called Christians. Simply because they behaved like Christ and bore testimony to his name. Our behaviour gives actual names to our identity and person. In the gospel, Jesus defines a Christian as one who hears his […]
04
May
May
Acts 11:1-18; Psalm 41; John 10:11-18 In the first reading Peter was criticised for associating with uncircumcised people. But Peter’s decision was guided by the Lord. In the gospel, Jesus says “I am the door of the sheep, whoever enters by me shall be saved”. Today, we are faced with many open doors, the truth […]
02
May
May
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 […]