THE CALL, NOT THE CLOCK Isaiah 55:6-9; Psalm 145; Philippians 1:20-24, 27; Matthew 20:1-16 The first reading gives us the key to understanding today’s Gospel: “My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, says the Lord” (Isaiah 55:8). Human beings naturally calculate, compare and measure. We ask: Who came first? Who […]
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DANGERS OF NEGLIGENCE Luke 16:19-31 In the biblical context, negligence refers to failing to act with love, care, and responsibility towards others, often resulting in harm or injustice. This concept is seen in various parables and teachings, such as: The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37),The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31)The Sheep and Goats (Matthew 25:31-46). […]
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Two Seeds, One Message 1 CORINTHIANS 15:35-37, 42-49; PSALM 55; LUKE 8:4-15 The Scriptures this day set before us the mystery of a seed, yet with a twofold meaning: our Lord declares the seed to be the Word of God, while the Apostle Paul beholds in the seed the sure hope of the resurrection of […]
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Children in the Market Place 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13; PSALM 33; LUKE 7:31-35 In today’s gospel, Jesus shares a parable that challenges our perceptions and expectations. The people of his time were like children in the marketplace, criticising both John the Baptist and himself for not meeting their expectations. They want Jesus and John to dance […]
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Our Lady of Sorrows 1Cor. 2:1-812: 12-14,27-31, Psalm. 100, John. 19:25-27 Today the Church invites us to stand beside Mary at the foot of the Cross, to gaze at a Mother’s heart pierced with sorrow yet burning with faith. The feast of Our Lady of Sorrows is not just a story of pain; it is […]
FORGIVENESS Sirach 27:30-28:7; Psalm 103; Romans 14:7-9; Matthew 18:21-35 There are certain reasons people find it difficult to forgive, for example if the hurt runs deeper than just the offense itself. Unforgiveness can come from emotional pain, repeated offenses, and the fear of being hurt again, which makes opening up feel unsafe. More so, it […]
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KNOWN BY YOUR FRUIT 1 Corinthians 10:14-22; Psalm 116; Luke 6:43-49 Jesus tells us today that “each tree is known by its own fruit.” We cannot hide who we really are for long, because our actions will always reveal the state of our hearts. It is possible to claim faith with our lips while our […]
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Speck and a Log 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-27; Psalm 84; Luke 6:39-42 Hyperbole is a literary tool that Jesus Christ occasionally used to make a point. In one such instance, Jesus questioned, “Why do you see the speck in your neighbour’s eye, but do not notice the log in your own eye? We have the […]
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THE FEAST OF THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Micah 5:1-4, Psalm 13; Matthew 1:1-6, 18-23 Today, the church commemorates the birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Her parents were Saints Joachim and Anne. Though the Scripture did not give an account of Mary’s birth, her birthday narrative is found in the Apocryphal protoevangelium […]
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STRETCH OUT YOUR HAND 1 Corinthians 5:1-8; Psalm 5; Luke 6:6-11 In Luke 6:6-11, Jesus miraculously restored a man with a withered hand. He said to him, “Stretch out your hand. He did so, and his hand was completely restored (Luke 6:10). The Scribes and Pharisees rose against Jesus because of their Sabbath’s laws and […]