Category Archives: Weekday Homily

HOMILY FOR WEDNESDAY THE FIRST WEEK OF ADVENT (1/12/2021)

Isaiah 25:6-10; Psalm 23; Matthew 15:29-37 The Lord invites us to a bounquet on his holy mountain. On that mountain the bible says  he will destroy the covering that is cast over all peoples, the veil that is spread over all nations. He will swallow up death for ever, and he will wipe away tears […]

HOMILY FOR TUESDAY THE FEAST OF ST. ANDREW 30/11/2021)

Romans 10:9-18; Psalm 19; Matthew 4:18-22 Jesus says to Peter and Andrew “follow me” the same way he said to the Levi “follow me” to John and James “Follow me”. To follow him is a call to discipleship. Who is a disciple? The “New Ratio Fundamentalis” no. 61 says; “a disciple is one whom the […]

HOMILY FOR SATURDAY THE THIRTY FOURTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR I

Daniel 7:15-27; Psalm – Daniel 3:82-87; Luke 21:34-36 Jesus said to his disciples, “Be on your guard; let not your hearts be weighed down with a life of pleasure, drunkenness and worldly cares, lest that day catch you suddenly as a trap. Beloved, we must be careful to avoid being tricked or getting into a […]

HOMILY FOR THURSDAY THE THIRTY FOURTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR I

Daniel 6:12-28; Psalm – Daniel 3:68-74; Luke 21:20-28 Today’s readings present us with two basic themes. In the first reading we have the theme of prayer; while the gospel presents us with ‘end-time message’. The simple relationship between both is that we need to be men of prayer to attain eternal bliss.  Daniel was a […]

HOMILY FOR WEDNESDAY THE THIRTY FOURTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR I

(Memorial of St Andrew Dung-Lac & Companions, Martyrs) Daniel 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Psalm – Daniel 3:62-67; Luke 21:12-19 The first reading tells us how King Belshazzar son of King Nebuchadnezzar profaned the sacred vessels his father brought from the Temple in Jerusalem. While he was feasting and praising their gods of gold and silver, […]

HOMILY FOR TUESDAY THE 34TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR 1

Daniel 2:31-45; Psalm – Daniel 3:57-61; Luke 21:5-11 Christ speaks about the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem and also warns his followers to guard against antichrist. Do not be anxious about the end of time rather be conscious of having a perfect end. Prepare for a holy death. Avoid distractions; those who claim to […]

HOMILY FOR MONDAY THE THIRTY-FOURTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR I

Memorial of St. Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr Daniel 1:1-6, 8-20; Psalm – Daniel 3:52-56; Luke 21:1-4 In the first reading, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon imposed his own religion on the Isrealites and through Ashpenaz, his chief chamberlain, he got some men of Judah; Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah to be cultured for service in his […]

HOMILY FOR SATURDAY THE THIRTY-THIRD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR I

1 Maccabees 6:1-13; Psalm 9;  Luke 20:27-40 The first reading speaks of the fall and death of Antiochus. The bible says when Antiochus heard the good news of the restoration and rededication of the Temple he was astounded and badly shaken. He took to his bed and became sick from grief because things did not […]