First Reading - Acts 11:1-18
Gospel - John 10:11-18
A true leadership is seen in the knack of leading, guiding, and protecting every member in unison. The readings of today highlight the picture of our true shepherd, Jesus Christ who leads, guides, a…
First Reading - Acts 2:14,36-41Second Reading - 1 Peter 2:20-25 Gospel - John 10:1-10
The most beautiful and meaningful comment on the life and the legacy of our late Holy Father, Pope St. John Paul II, was made by the famous televangelist, Billy Gra…
First Reading - Acts 9:31-42Gospel - John 6:60-69
Faith is a journey. If it's not guided and cared, we can go astray from God but if it is nurtured well, we can flourish in our journey of faith. The readings of today invite us to strengthen our j…
First Reading - Acts 9:1-20Gospel - John 6:52-59
"The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life" is a catch sentence of the CCC, no.1324 and Lumen Gentium, no. 11. We are invited through the readings to deepen our faith in th…
First Reading - Acts 8:26-40Gospel - John 6:44-51
The discipleship is a vocation inspired by the Holy Spirit. The readings of today highlight the inspirational nature of discipleship in the Church. The first reading reminds us that our call as discipl…
FEAST OF ST. MARK, EVANGELIST First Reading - 1 Peter 5:5-14Gospel - Mark 16:15-20
Today, we celebrate a great feast of St. Mark, a missionary and an evangelist, who died for Christ. He proclaimed Christ through his writing and life. He stands out as…
First Reading - Acts 6:8-15Gospel - John 6:22-29
Selfishness is a vice with which we all grabble everyday as Christians. We all are selfish and this is seen in our relationship with one another and sometimes in our relationship with God as well. The …
First Reading - Acts 2:14,22-33Second Reading - 1 Peter 1:17-21 Gospel - Luke 24:13-35
The grandfather of the Jewish philosopher Martin Buber was lame. Once day they asked him to tell a story about his teacher, and he related how his master used to h…
First Reading - Acts 6:1-7Gospel - John 6:16-21
We may have heard say: "Work is worship." This belief can relegate sometimes the spiritual dimension of our lives. Therefore, the readings of today remind us that we need to make a clear disti…
First Reading - Acts 5:34-42Gospel - John 6:1-15
When we think about suffering, the faces of St. Alphonsa, St. Mariam Thresia and other saints who suffered in the name of Jesus certainly appear in our minds. They found a great meaning in the sufferin…
First Reading - Acts 5:27-33Gospel - John 3:31-36
"Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" is the catch phrase of the wisdom writings. The 'fear of the Lord' here refers to the obedience of the commandment of God or this also c…
First Reading - Acts 5:27-33Gospel - John 3:31-36
"Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" is the catch phrase of the wisdom writings. The 'fear of the Lord' here refers to the obedience of the commandment of God or this also c…
First Reading - Acts 4:32-37Gospel - John 3:7-15
Today, individualism and other divisive mentalities are soaring high. They move us to live individual and selfish life without caring for others. The readings of today invite us to break such barriers …
First Reading - Acts 4:23-31Gospel - John 3:1-8
We all wish to be heard. To meet this, some express themselves to be heard in different ways (by shouting, protesting, advertising, demonstrating etc.) but there are still others who remain calm, yet ex…
First Reading - Acts 2:42-47 Second Reading - 1 Peter 1:3-9 Gospel - John 20:19-31
One of the most moving stories came to us on October 6, 2006, when an armed man entered an Amish schoolhouse in Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania. He chased out the little b…
First Reading - Acts 4:13-21Gospel - Mark 16:9-15
It's said that Mother Teresa struggled in her faith for thirty years. That was the darkest night of the soul for her. However, she didn't remain in that juncture but grew stronger in her faith…
First Reading - Acts 4:1-12Gospel - John 21:1-14
Many people don't like to be dependent. It's because dependency takes away freedom. The readings of today invite us to listen to God and submit ourselves to His guidance. This is to say, we nee…
First Reading - Acts 3:11-26Gospel - Luke 24:35-48
We must have come across people with big 'I' with their every achievement; I have done it - It's all because of me - I only can do it. The attitude of 'I' cancels out the realisat…
First Reading - Acts 3:1-10Gospel - Luke 24:13-35
What is the most essential thing as Christians? It's not our accumulation of material possessions but Jesus. The readings of today invite us to possess Jesus in our lives.The first reading gives u…