Category Archives: Weekday Homily

2CORINTHIANS 3:15-4:1, 3-6; PSALM 85; MATTHEW 5:20-26 In the first reading, St Paul demands that we remove the veil over our minds which prevent us from seeing the light shed by the Good News. On the other hand, in the Gospel reading, Christ says that if our righteousness does not exceed that of the scribes […]

  2 CORINTHIANS 3:4-11/ PSALM 99/ MATTHEW 5:17-19 Jesus says; “I have not come to abolish the Law and the Prophets but to complete them.” This shows that Jesus was not a heretic or a blasphemer. He respected the history and tradition of the people and he expressed its continuity. Beloved, these laws have come […]

2CORINTHIANS 1:18-22; PSALM 119; MATTHEW 5:13-16 Light and salt were precious and valuable commodities in ancient cultures. Even today, no one can claim comfort without light or hold on to a meal without salt.  These two elements are significant and vital to human existence. So, when Jesus calls us light; he wants us to drive […]

2Corinthians 1:1-7; Psalm 34; Matthew 5:1-12 In the Gospel, we have the Beatitudes (Matt:1-12). The beatitudes are Christ’s commentaries on our attitude. They give us the perfect outline for authentic Christian life and salvation. They are simple expression of the life and ministry of Jesus. They are not alien to Christ, he lived them and […]

TOBIT 12:1, 5-15, 20; PSALM – TOBIT 13; MARK 12:38-44 “’I am one of the seven angels who stand ever ready to enter the presence of the glory of the Lord.” With these words Archangel Raphael reveals himself to Tobit and Tobias as the one who was sent by God.  Archangel Raphael is known as the angel of […]

 TOBIT 11:5-17; PSALM 146; MARK 12:35-37 In the first reading Tobit gives praise to God for prayers answered. He praised God for the restoration of his sight. The Psalm continues with this theme of praise, it says “My soul, give praise to the Lord.” Beloved, let us give praise to God for all the benefits […]

Tobit 6:10-11, 7:1, 9-14, 8:4-9; Psalm 128; Mark 12:28-34 The first reading is a combination of about three chapters of the book of Tobit. These chapters present us with the marriage of Tobias to Sarah. Sarah’s father warns Tobias of the fate of those who marry his daughter yet Tobias goes ahead with the marriage […]

TOBIT 3:1-11, 16-17; PSALM 25; MARK 12:18-27   First reading says: “Raphael is sent to bring remedy to the house of Tobit.” Tobit and Sarah were depressed over the calamities that have befallen them.  Tobit in his blindness offered prayers to God. Sarah who had been married seven times yet would lost each of them  even […]

TOBIT 2:9-14; PSALM 112; MARK 12:13-17 In the Gospel, Jesus was asked about paying tax to Caesar. He told them that they should pay money to Caesar because his head is on the coin, but they must give to God what belongs to God. This reminds us of our religious and social obligations. A good […]

Zephaniah 3:14:18; Psalm Isaiah 12:2-6; Luke 1:39-56 The Church celebrates the visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Elizabeth. We have so much to learn from this visit. First of all, we must learn to visit our loved ones. We must learn to visit those in need, the sick, the aged and the lonely. Again, […]