First Reading - Ezekiel 37:21-28Gospel - John 11:45-56
The Church is Church not because of its gigantic structure but because of its communion of believers in Jesus. The readings of today remind us that the communion of union of faith in Jesus is wil…
First Reading - Jeremiah 20:10-13 Gospel - John 10:31-42
St. Alphonsa has said: "A day without suffering is a day lost." This refers to her daily hardships, she endured. This also refers to her endurance through all her sufferings which she…
First Reading - Genesis 17:3-9Gospel - John 8:51-59
We are all special and unique. Our uniqueness is all the more accentuated when God plays a special role in our lives. The readings of today remind us that God has chosen us as His own and we need to…
First Reading - Daniel 3:14-28Gospel - John 8:31-42
We make so many resolutions in the beginning of the year or in the beginning of the season of Lent, do we persevere in finishing them? At times, we succeed but many times we fail. The readings of to…
First Reading - Numbers 21:4-9Gospel - John 8:21-30
The people have suffered much during this pandemic from the lose of their family members to the scarcity of basic needs. Even till now, people are looking for alleviation from such unpleasant situat…
First Reading - Daniel 13:1-62Gospel - John 8:12-20
'Light' is a beautiful symbolism because it permeates positivity, hope, and joy. Today the readings are inviting us to follow Christ, who is the true Light, by spreading kingdom values in an…
First Reading - Ezekiel 37:12-14 Second Reading - Romans 8:8-11 Gospel - John 11:1-45
As Vice President, George H.W. Bush represented the U.S. at the funeral of former Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev (November, 1982). Bush was deeply moved by a sile…
THE SOLEMNITY OF THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORDFirst Reading - Isaiah 7:10-14,8:10Second Reading - Hebrews 10:4-10Gospel - Luke 1:26-38
God is 'Immanuel' who walks with us. The readings of today are given to us as reminders to humble ourselves …
First Reading - Wisdom 2:1,12-22Gospel - John 7:1-2,10,25-30 All must have heard this saying: "Dare to be different." This saying sums up our readings of today as Christian life is a daring life in the world.The first reading highlights the…
Continue ReadingFirst Reading - Exodus 32:7-14Gospel - John 5:31-47
Our earthly life is a journey of faith, hope and love. It's our life of faith that lays a foundation for future hope and inspires us to live in loving relationship with God and one another. The …
First Reading - Isaiah 49:8-15Second Reading - John 5:17-30
We are all God's children. This is to say, we have our beginning in God and we return to Him. The readings of today invite us to mediate on the motherly care of God that He shows to us w…
First Reading - Ezekiel 47:1-9,12Gospel - John 5:1-3,5-16
Discouragement or despair is a great sin for that snatches away our hope. As Christians, we can't be bereft of hope for hope is one of our foundational virtues. The readings of today invit…
SOLEMNITY OF ST. JOSEPH, HUSBAND OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARYFirst Reading - 2 Samuel 7:4-5,12-14,16Second Reading - Romans 4:13,16-18,22Gospel - Matthew 1:16,18-21,24 God's promise or plan never fails. The readings of the day invite us to trust in…
Continue ReadingFirst Reading - 1 Samuel 16:1,6-7,10-13 Second Reading - Ephesians 5:8-14 Gospel - John 9:1-41
The Fourth Sunday of Lent is known as “Laetare (Rejoice) Sunday,” expressing the Church’s joy in anticipation of the Resurrection of our Lord. Today’s rea…
First Reading - Hosea 5:15-6:6Gospel - Luke 18:9-14
How do we approach God? Is it with the intention to demonstrate what we have achieved or done or in humility to recieve His mercy? The readings of the day invite us to approach God with real humble …
First Reading - Hosea 14:2-10Gospel - Mark 12:28-34
Once St. Teresa of Kolkata was asked: Why do you care for the sick and the abandoned? A simple reply of the saint was: "For the love of Jesus." St. Teresa of Kolkata summarized her life as…
First Reading - Jeremiah 7:23-28Gospel - Luke 11:14-23
Sin is a reality. As human beings, we are prone to sin. However, the readings of today assure us that we can avoid the occasions of sin with the power of Jesus if we listen to His word. In the fir…
First Reading - Deuteronomy 4:1,5-9Gospel - Matthew 5:17-19
The rules and regulations can be constraining and frustrating, if they are not owned or accepted willingly. The readings of today invite us to make the Law or the teachings of God as our own…
First Reading - Daniel 3:25,34-43Gospel - Matthew 18:21-35
It is very calmly said - "forget and forgive." However, in reality it is difficult and tough to forgive and forget at the same time. The readings of the day display the unconditiona…
First Reading - 2 Kings 5:1-15Gospel - Luke 4:24-30
Faith is a challenging path because it demands conviction for the things we are not sure and certain on our part. However, the virtue of faith is so endearing that it helps us walk all through our u…