First Reading - Hebrews 12:4-7,11-15Gospel - Mark 6:1-6
We all desire to have a peaceful and happy life. Our desire for them is ideal because our life can't be all happiness or peaceful. Therefore, the readings of today remind us to have an attit…
First Reading - Hebrews 12:1-4 Gospel - Mark 5:21-43
Our technological advancements are great pride for us because they can bring healing and speedy recovery in the case of illness, comfort and convenient lifestyle in the case of gadgets, vehicles, h…
First Reading - Hebrews 11:32-40Gospel - Mark 5:1-20
Failures, sickness, hardships etc. can be hurdles for us in many ways, if they are handled properly. At times we struggle psychologically because of our failure to accept the hardships or failures …
First Reading - Zephaniah 2:3,3:12-13Second Reading - 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Gospel - Matthew 5:1-12
In the United States seventy people commit suicide every day and another 1,000 try it. That is 365,000 people every year are unhappy enough to try to …
First Reading - Hebrews 11:1-2,8-19 Gospel - Mark 4:35-41
Faith and trust are indispensable virtues that we need in our relationship with one another. In the same way, they also are required in our relationship with God. The readings of today invite …
First Reading - Hebrews 10:32-39 Gospel - Mark 4:26-34
We always expect a big jackpot in our lives. We feel discouraged when our expectations are not fulfilled. We feel sad about small progress in our lives because our expectations which soar high. T…
REPUBLIC DAY OF INDIA First Reading - Jeremiah 31:31-34Second Reading - 1Timothy 2:1-6Gospel - John 8:31-35
Our nation celebrates today the Republic Day; a day to take pride of being republic nation having the most elaborate Constitutions in the worl…
Feast of the Conversion of Saint PaulFirst Reading - Acts 22:3-16Gospel - Mark 16:15-18
The feast of the conversion of Paul calls to our mind that God gives us chance to return to Him. The readings of the day remind us of the missionary injunction of…
First Reading - Hebrews 10:1-10 Gospel - Mark 3:31-35
We have many social platforms, like, Facebook, WhatsApp, Tweeter etc. but we tend to become less sociable or social. What way? We have less time for those who are around us or with us. The reading…
First Reading - Hebrews 9:15,24-28 Gospel - Mark 3:22-30
We have heard the saying: "Empty mind is devil's workshop." This is indeed true. If we are not careful, the evil forces can overcome us. The readings of today invite us to fill ou…
First Reading - Isaiah 8:23-9:3 Second Reading - 1 Corinthians 1:10-13,17 Gospel - Matthew 4:12-23
Three men were pacing nervously outside the delivery room at a hospital when the head nurse came out beaming. To the first she said, “Congratulations,…
First Reading - Hebrews 9:2-3,11-14Gospel - Mark 3:20-21
It's easy to be good and to do good when things and situations are favourable. However, the real goodness of a person is tested when things and situations are unfavorable but still that per…
First Reading - Hebrews 8:6-13Gospel - Mark 3:13-19
We all want to have faithful people around us as faithful friends and relatives. We don't like to associate with unfaithful ones. The readings of today invite us to grow in the virtue of faithfu…
First Reading - Hebrews 7:25-8:6Gospel - Mark 3:7-12
During the pandemic, touch or closeness was a dreadful thing. We all tried our best to avoid any contact with the other person. However, human touch is important for many reasons. Human touch is re…
First Reading - Hebrews 7:1-17Gospel - Mark 3:1-6
We observe the hours of prayer and other spiritual exercises but do we meet the purpose of doing those practices? It's probable that the spiritual practices we have are confined to one part of our…
First Reading - Hebrews 6:10-20Gospel - Mark 2:23-28
We build our lives on trust. We trust in the providence of God; we trust people whom we entrust any work; we trust that we have a better tomorrow after going through tough times of our lives. Hence…
First Reading - Hebrews 5:1-10Gospel - Mark 2:18-22
We usually buy a product based on the tag of a brand. This is because the brand of the product determines the quality of the product. We evaluate a product on the basis of its affiliation with a bra…
First Reading - Isaiah 49:3,5-6 Second Reading - 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 Gospel - John 1:29-34
A tourist visited a Church in Werner, Germany and was surprised to see the carved figure of a lamb carved on the bell tower of the church. He asked why it was …
First Reading - Hebrew 4:12-16Gospel - Mark 2:13-17
To be a disciple of Jesus is a way of life rather than a concept or an idea. It's a way to follow Christ in loving our fellow brothers and sisters, even in their miseries and failures. The readi…
First Reading - Hebrews 4:1-5,11Gospel - Mark 2:1-12
Every creation is heading towards the end of itself. The end could be tragic or pleasant. Our destiny is heavenly bliss but it's not spoonfed but needs striving and efforts to attain this. The …
First Reading - Hebrews 3:7-14Gospel - Mark 1:40-45
We are pilgrims here on earth. As pilgrims, what is expected of us? We are to be faithful and loyal to God. When we desire to remain faithful to God, even if we fall and fail, He strengthens us. The…