SOLEMNITY OF ST. THOMAS, THE APOSTLE First Reading - Jeremiah 1:4-9 Second Reading - Ephesians 2:19-22 Gospel - John 20:24-29
When we think of St. Thomas, what occurs to us is the idea of 'Doubting man'. Infact, the readings draw our attentio…
First Reading - Amos 3:1-8,4:11-12
Gospel - Matthew 8:23-27
Today's readings challenge us to recognize the signs of God's presence and respond with faith and obedience. In the first reading from Amos, we hear a powerful call to heed God's…
First Reading - Amos 9:11-15Gospel - Matthew 9:14-17
Today’s Gospel passage gives Jesus’ reply to the question asked by a few disciples of John the Baptist about fasting and feasting. Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving were three cardinal works of Jewis…
First Reading - Amos 8:4-6,9-12Gospel - Matthew 9:9-13
The community in which we live helps us to grow and bloom. However, there could be hiccups that can damage the spirit of communion and love among the members. The readings of the day invite us to…
First Reading - Amos 7:10-17Gospel - Matthew 9:1-8
Faith needs expression, or else it will not bear fruits. The readings of the day invite us to give a genuine expression to our faith in our lives. The first reading demonstrates the lack of faith of A…