Category Archives: Weekday Homily

Action not just words 2 Timothy 4:1-8; Psalm 71; Mark 12:38-44  In today’s first reading (2 Timothy 4:1-8), St. Paul gives Timothy a solemn charge: “Preach the word; be persistent whether it is convenient or inconvenient.” The message is clear: every Christian is called to be a witness. Witness is our mission. The world needs […]

DON’T DOWNSIZE JESUS 2 Timothy 3:10-17; Psalm 119; Mark 12:35-37 Many people do not reject Jesus; they simply reduce Him. They see Him as a miracle worker, a problem solver, they turn Him into a motivational speaker, a life coach, a miracle dispenser, or a spiritual emergency contact. They want Jesus to bless their plans, […]

Religious, Yet Far From God 2 Timothy 2:8-15; Psalm 25; Mark 12:28-34 In the Gospel, Jesus is asked the greatest commandment. His answer is simple but demanding: Love God with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself. Notice that He does not say the greatest thing is knowing many prayers, winning doctrinal arguments, […]

WHOSE IMAGE DO YOU BEAR? 1 Peter 3:11-15, 17-18; Psalm 90; Mark 12:13-17 In today’s Gospel, Jesus is asked whether it is lawful to pay taxes to Caesar. Holding up a coin, He asks, “Whose image is this?” When they answer, “Caesar’s,” He replies, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God […]

DON’T WASTE THE VINEYARD ‎2 Peter 1:2-7;Psalm 90:1-2,14-16; Mark 12:1-12 ‎In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the wicked tenants who enjoyed the fruits of the vineyard but refused to honour its owner. They even killed the owner’s son in an attempt to seize what was never theirs. The message is clear: God has […]

APPROVAL ‎ ‎Jude 1:17, 20-25; Psalm 62:2-6Mark 11:27-33 ‎ ‎One of the greatest diseases of our generation is the addiction to approval. Many people no longer ask, “What does God think?” They ask, “What will people say?” We edit our convictions to fit the crowd. ‎ ‎In today’s Gospel, the religious leaders knew the truth […]

FRUITS, NOT JUST LEAVES ‎1 Peter 4:7-13; Psalm 95:10-13 Mark 11:11-26 ‎St. Peter says “the end of all things is near.” This is not a threat but a call to live genuinely. A call to pray sincerely, love deeply, and serve faithfully. A call to live authentic Christian life.  ‎In the Gospel, Jesus curses the […]

True Prayer Hosea 5:15–6:6; Psalm 51; Luke 18:9–14 Through the prophet Hosea, God declares, “What I want is love, not sacrifice and holocausts.” God desires true love, not mere emotions or religiousity. Often, in God’s presence, we express emotions and assume holy and spiritual attitudes, but deep within us, there is no genuine love. Today’s […]

Harden Not Your Hearts Jeremiah 7:23-28; Psalm 95; Luke 11:14-23 The biblical phrase “Harden not your hearts” serves as a timeless warning against stubbornness and resistance to change. It reminds us to remain open and receptive to God’s guidance, wisdom, and promptings, and to be willing to repent and transform our lives. In Jeremiah 7:28, […]

Fulfilling the Law Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9; Psalm 148; Matthew 5:17-19 Moses urged the Israelites to keep God’s laws, emphasizing that obedience would determine their fate and grant them life in the Promised Land. This message remains relevant today, as obeying the law is essential for a healthy society and our salvation. Jesus reaffirms the significance […]