Category Archives: Weekday Homily

HUMILITY  PHILIPPIANS 1:18-26; PSALM 42; LUKE 14:1, 7-11 “Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” Jesus told this parable in the Gospel when he saw how the people chose and dragged places of honour in a feast. Till date, many people still drag places and positions of […]

EPHESIANS 2:19-22; PSALM 18; LUKE 6:12-19 The gospel of today describes how Jesus picked and named His Twelve Apostles. Before deciding on them, He spent time in prayer. Before making significant judgments or selecting our companions, we should also pray. Today, the Church honors two of these apostles; St. Jude Thaddeus and St. Simon the […]

HOMILY FOR FRIDAY THE THIRTIETH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR II  Luke 14:1-6  “Which of you, having a son or an ox that has fallen into a well, will not immediately pull him out on a Sabbath day?” Jesus asked this question to demonstrate his concern and love for everyone, in contrast to the Pharisees […]

The Armour of God  EPHESIANS 6:10-20; PSALM 144; LUKE 13:31-35  “Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes” (Eph.6:11). This is not an amour against physical battles like an armoured vehicle or bulletproof car. In physical battle Christ is value-neutral. He would rather say ‘love […]

Ephesians 6:1-9; Psalm 145; Luke 13:22-30 SALVATION THROUGH THE NARROW DOOR  Today’s message is centered on salvation through the Narrow Door. In Matt. 7:13-14 Jesus says; the “narrow door” leads to salvation while the “broad road” leads to destruction.  Again, the door is narrow because Christ is the only way. Acts 4:12 says “There is […]

Ephesians 5:21-33; Psalm 128; Luke 13:18-21 Today’s gospel presents us with two parables: the Parable of the Mustard Seed and the Parable of the Yeast. These two parables deal with small but modest beginnings and triumphant conclusions. The mustard seed is small but it grows into a big tree. So it is with the Kingdom […]

 Ephesians 4:32-5:8; Psalm 1; Luke 13:10-17   Jesus Heals a Crippled Woman Jesus heals a woman who had been hunched over for 18 years in the Gospel. Some physical disorders may result from natural inclinations, burden of regrets, wrath, guilt, and unforgiveness. But what was the cause of this woman’s condition? Could it be as […]

REPENT OR PERISH  Ephesians 4:7-16; Psalm 122; Luke 13:1-9    “…unless you repent you will all likewise perish.” We are called to repent not repaint. This repentance is not a renovation of our hearts but a complete change of heart. It is not a cosmetic conversion but a deep seated one. True Conversion is not […]

Understanding the time EPHESIANS 4:1-6; PSALM 23; LUKE 12:54-59 “You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of earth and sky; but why do you not know how to interpret the present time?” (Luke 12:56). Jesus is not criticizing them for their ability to read the weather, but for their inability to recognize that […]

BE READY Ephesians 3:2-12; Psalm – Isaiah 12; Luke 12:39-48 “You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.” Many of us are anxious about the Divine plan that Christ will come at an hour we do not expect. Many people will prepare their life properly if a […]