First Reading - Acts 15:1-6Gospel - John 15:1-8
During his Last Supper discourse, Jesus uses one of his favorite images, the vine and the branches, to help his disciples understand the closeness of their relationship with him and the necessity of the…
First Reading - Acts 14:19-28Gospel - John 14:27-31
In his Last Supper discourse, Jesus gives two gifts to his disciples, namely, the gift of peace and the gift of the cross leading to glory. Today’s passage refers to the gift of peace. Wishing a per…
First Reading - Acts 14:5-18Gospel - John 14:21-26
Faith is a journey of discovering God in our lives through different situations. The readings today invite us to discover the true presence of God in our lives in order to remain faithful to His comm…
First Reading - Acts 9:26-31 Second Reading - 1 John 3:18-24
Gospel - John 15:1-8
Some years ago, Mother Teresa was asked by a reporter one day, “What is your biggest problem?” Without a moment of hesitation, Mother Teresa answered with one word: “Pr…
First Reading - Acts 13:44-52 Gospel - John 14:7-14
Purposeful life is truly worth living. Certainly, a purpose-driven life gives meaning to our life. However, it's worth discerning: What gives purpose in life? It's our faith. The readings of…
First Reading - Acts 13:26-33Gospel - John 14:1-6
Discouragement and disappointment are usual feelings that most of us undergo due to our failures, unmet expectations and other reasons. The readings of today suggest to us to always remain hopeful and…
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 12:24-13:5Gospel - John 12:44-50
The lynchpin of our Christian faith is that 'faith in Christ leads us to our salvation.' The readings of today remind us that we have received the gift of salvation in Jesus and that shoul…
First Reading - Acts 11:19-26Gospel - John 10:22-30
Faith does not remain static; it has to either grow or diminish. The readings of today invite us to make ourselves docile to the Spirit to grow in our faith. In the gospel, we see Jews come to Jesus …
First Reading - Acts 11:1-18Gospel - John 10:1-10
A true leader demonstrates the ability to lead, guide, and protect every member in harmony. Today's readings highlight the picture of our true shepherd, Jesus Christ, who leads, guides, and protec…
First Reading - Acts 4:8-12 Second Reading - 1 John 3:1-2 Gospel - John 10:11-18
Today, as we gather to celebrate the Holy Mass, the readings invite us to reflect on the profound love that God has for each of us and the central role of Jesus Christ i…
First Reading - Acts 9:31-42Gospel - John 6:60-69
Faith is a journey. If it's not guided and cared for, 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 …
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…
First Reading - Acts 8:1-8Gospel - John 6:35-40
Today's readings offer us profound insights into the transformative power of faith and the boundless love of our Lord Jesus Christ. In the first reading from the Acts of the Apostles, we witness the …
First Reading - Acts 7:51-8:1Gospel - John 6:30-35
As we gather together in the presence of the Lord, today's readings invite us to reflect deeply on the themes of faith, rejection, and the true bread of life. In the first reading from the Acts of…
First Reading - Acts 6:8-15Gospel - John 6:22-29
Selfishness is a vice with which we all grapple every day as Christians. We are all selfish, and this is seen in our relationships with one another and sometimes in our relationship with God as well. T…
First Reading - Acts 3:13-15,17-19 Second Reading - 1 John 2:1-5 Gospel - Luke 24:35-48
The sick man seized the doctor’s hand. “I’m so afraid to die. Do tell me doctor, what is waiting for me when I die? What will it be like on the other side?” “I do…
First Reading - Acts 6:1-7Gospel - John 6:16-21
We may have heard the saying: "Work is worship." This belief can sometimes overshadow the spiritual dimension of our lives. Therefore, today's readings remind us that we need to make a cle…
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 great meaning in the suffering…
First Reading - Acts 5:27-33Gospel - John 3:31-36
"Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" is the catchphrase of the wisdom writings. The "fear of the Lord" here refers to obedience to the commandments of God, or this can als…
First Reading - Acts 5:17-26Gospel - John 3:16-21
We all want to be loved and accepted. We feel the acceptance of our love when that is reciprocated in love. The readings of today remind us about the immense love of God which should be reciprocated b…