MALACHI 3:13-4:2A, PS. 1, LUKE. 11:5-13. Today’s Gospel presents is with the theme of “Prayer”. Prayer demands practice, perseverance, courage and confidence. The Gospel says; “Ask”, “seek” and “knock”. We might have knocked for years yet no answer. Don’t give up; prayer is always heard by God, but not always answered as we might wish. […]
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Jonah 4:1-11; Psalm 86; Luke 11:1-4 “You pity the plant, and should not I pity Nineveh, that great city?” With these words God demonstrated his love for the city of Nineveh to Jonah. Jonah intrinsically desires the destruction of Niniveh, regardless of his proclamation. Isaiah 55:8 says; “…God’s ways are not our ways”; in Ezekiel […]
Jonah 3 :1-10; Psalm 130; Luke 10:38-42 The Gospel reading presents us with one of the encounters Jesus had with Martha and Mary. While Jesus was in their house Martha was distracted with much serving and Mary was attentive to him. “Mary has chosen the good portion, which shall not be taken away from […]
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HOMILY FOR MONDAY THE 27TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR 1 (MEMORIAL OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI 4/10/2021)
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Jonah 1:1-2:1, 11; Psalm – Jonah 2:3-5, 8; Luke 10:25-37 Reflecting on the Parable of the Good Samaritan Pope Francis says “The priest and the Levite see but ignore; they look but they do not offer to help. Yet there is no true worship if it is not translated into service to neighbour. Let […]
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HOMILY FOR THURSDAY THE 26TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR 1 ( MEMORIAL OF ST. JEROME 30/9/2021)
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Zechariah 8:20-23; Psalm 87; Luke 9:51-56 ‘To go to Jerusalem’ in Saint Luke’s gospel means to go to his passion. Today’s Gospel passage indicates the hostility between the Jews and the Samaritans. However, the disciples’ way of dealing with the issue and the Lord’s way differ. The disciples were furious when they were not received […]
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HOMILY FOR MONDAY OF THE TWENTY-SIXTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR 1 (SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 – ST. VINCENT DE PAUL)
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Zechariah 8:1-8; Ps.102; Luke 9:46-50 In the Gospel, we see the disciples arguing over who is the greatest. Jesus reminds them that all are to be servants. A man is great not by the number of servants he has but by the number of those he serves. Today’s Gospel acclamation, Mark 10:45 says “The […]