Category Archives: Weekday Homily

JEREMIAH 20:10-13; PSALM 18; JOHN 10:31-42 “He has delivered the soul of the needy from the hands of evil men.” This statement refers first to Jeremiah who was being persecuted by the people. Secondly, it refers to Jesus’ persecution in the gospel reading which shall fully be unfolded in the Holy Week. Both persecutions leave […]

Genesis 17:3-9; Psalm 105; John 8:51-59 Abram becomes Abraham (Gen.17:5). God renamed Abram, Abraham, which means “father of multitude.” By this name God was not just promising that Abraham would become the father of many nations but that through Abraham’s offspring salvation would come to the world. This promised was fulfilled in Jesus Christ as […]

“I will not bow and I will not burn” DANIEL 3:14-20, 24-25, 28; PSALM – DANIEL 3:52-56; JOHN 8:31-42  “If our God, the one we serve, is able to save us from the burning fiery furnace and from your power, O king, he will save us; and even if he does not, then you must […]

NUMBERS 21:4-9; PSALM 102; JOHN 8:21-30   “Who are you?” This question is at the heart of today’s gospel. The hearers of Jesus could not understand his teaching and his identity. They were puzzled if he is the messiah or a prophet. But in answering the question, Jesus revealed both his identity and their identity. […]

DANIEL 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62; PSALM 21; JOHN 8:12-20 For those who are used to Bible stories; you should be familiar with the Chronicles of “Susannah and the elders”. A story that illustrates God’s help and justice for the innocent. Susannah was almost victimized by a wrong and biased judgement. She was sentenced for an […]

JEREMIAH 11:18-20; PSALM 7; JOHN 7:40-53 Fair Hearing  “The Law does not allow us to pass judgement on a man without hearing him” (John 7:51). This statement was made because the Pharisees rejected Jesus without real investigation. Today, many people and leaders are hated and rejected because of popular notions about them. The people who […]

Trials of the Righteous Wisdom 2:1, 12-22; Psalm 33; John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30  “Let us lie in wait for the righteous one, because he is annoying to us; he opposes our actions, reproaches us for transgressions of the law and charges us with violations of our training. He professes to have knowledge of God and styles […]

EXODUS 32:7-14; PSALM 106; JOHN 5:31-47   Our mentality EXODUS 32:7-14; PSALM 106; JOHN 5:31-47 “You place your hopes on Moses but Moses will be your accuser. If you really believed him you would believe me too, since it was I that he was writing about.” Jesus made this statement to show that his listeners […]

ISAIAH 49:8-15, PSALM 145, JOHN 5:17-30 Thus says the Lord: At the favourable time I will answer you, on the day of salvation I will help you (Isaiah 49:8). Isaiah speaks of God’s care and compassion. Let us not give up on God – He cares for us. Again, we must learn to care for ourselves. In […]

*EZEKIEL 47:1-9, 12; PSALM 46; JOHN 5:1-3, 5-16* “Wherever the water flows, it will bring life and health.” Ezekiel speaks of the stream of water flowing from the Temple which gives life. Similarly, the Gospel speaks of the healing that took place at the pool of Bethesda. Beloved, both instances point to the water of […]