Category Archives: Weekday Homily

1 Kings 21:17-29; Psalm 51; Matthew 5:43-48 “After murdering Naboth, are you now going to take over his ancestral land? In fact, in the place where dogs licked the blood of Naboth, dogs will lick up your blood also” (1 Kings 21:19). These were the words of Elijah to Ahab. The Bible says as soon […]

 1Kings 21:1-16/Ps.5/ MATTHEW 5:38-42 Jesus said to his disciples “you have heard how it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth, but I say to you, Do not resist one who is evil” (Matt. 5:38-39). Jesus cited this old law called lex talionis the law of tit for tat […]

Acts 11:21-26; 13:1-3; Psalm 98; Matthew 5:33-37   BE TRUTHFUL   Matthew 5:33-37 presents us with Christ teaching about vows. He says “Let your ‘Yes’ mean ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No’ mean ‘No.’ Anything more is from the evil one.” Although we are not perfect,  Christ challenges us to be honest, upright and just. Do not make a promise […]

The Spiritual Disciplines of Solitude and Silence 1 Kings 19:9, 11-16; Psalm 27; Matthew 5:27-32 In the first reading, God reveals Himself to Elijah. He said to him, “Go out, and stand on the mountain before the Lord.” This was an invitation to solitude. Solitude is a state or situation of being alone. While Elijah […]

1Kings 18:41-46/ Ps. 65/ Matt.5:20-26 At the end of the  drought Elijah instructed Ahab to “Go up, eat and drink; for there is the sound of abundance of rain.” While himself climbed to the top of Mount Carmel. As the rain was fast approaching Elijah through his servant told Ahab to get into his chariot and […]

1 Kings 18:20-39; Psalm 16; Matthew 5:17-19  The first reading presents us with the victory of Elijah over the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. Elijah told the people: “How long will you go limping with two different opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal, then follow him…”(1 Kings 18:21). This […]

LIGHT AND SALT of the earth   It is difficult to shine as light moment like this. Men are out to silence our faith. The challenges are overwhelming. The temptation is to fizzle out into faithlessness is so near. But in the face of this dilema Christ calls us to shine and preserve the earth. […]

1 Kings 17:1-6, Psalm 121; Matthew 5:1-12  “As the Lord God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except at my word.” In the first reading, Elijah prayed for drought in the land of Judah while himself experiences God’s provision. The land of Judah under the […]

ACTS 25:13-21; PSALM 103; JOHN 21:15-19   In the gospel Jesus asked Peter “do you love me?” He asked Peter the same question thrice probably because he wanted Peter to be deeply conscious of his confession. Oftentimes, we engage in mere recitation without deep consciousness of the words used. We could say “Jesus, I love […]

ACTS 22:30, 23:6-11; PSALM 16; JOHN 17:20-26 Perseverance and unity In the first reading, Paul was brought before the Council in Jerusalem because of his belief that the dead will rise to life (Resurrection). He was arrested yet he did not give up on preaching the gospel. After his release the Lord told him in […]