Category Archives: Weekday Homily

Isaiah 26:1-6; Psalm 118; Matthew 7:21, 24-27 Who will enter the Kingdom of God? The first reading says the righteous nation which keeps faith will enter. Psalm 24:4 says ‘the man with clean hands and pure heart; who has not lifted up his soul to vanity, nor sworn deceitfully to his neighbour’. Such a man […]

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 […]

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 […]

Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Matthew 8:5-11   The centurion in today’s gospel expressed sincere faith in Jesus and his word. He said to him,  “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; but only speak the word, and my servant will be healed.” Do we still believe in the healing power […]

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 […]

Daniel 7:2-14; Psalm – Daniel 3:75-81; Luke 21:29-33   The first reading speaks of the coming of the Son of man.  “Son of man” in this passage to refers to Jesus Christ. The Book of Daniel goes further to tell us that upon him is conferred an everlasting dominion that shall not be taken away […]

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 […]

(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, […]

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 […]

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 […]