First Reading - 1 Samuel 26:2,7-9,11-13,22-23Second Reading - 1 Corinthians 15:45-49 Gospel - Luke 6:27-38
Imagine a moment when every instinct in your being cries out for retaliation, yet you choose mercy instead—when the urge to seek revenge is tra…
FEAST OF THE CHAIR OF SAINT PETERFirst Reading - 1 Peter 5:1-4Gospel - Matthew 16:13-19
Good leadership is a prerequisite for the development of a nation. The mark of good leadership is seen in the freedom experienced by the people, accompanied by so…
First Reading - Genesis 11:1-9Gospel - Mark 8:34-9:1
Who is a true disciple? Certainly, it is the one who is willing to follow the Master in both words and deeds. The readings today invite us to follow our Master in this way. By following Jesus in wo…
First Reading - Genesis 9:1-13 Gospel - Mark 8:27-33
We are Christians because we follow Christ and love him. The readings of today invite us to examine our Christian life: Do I know Jesus personally and intimately? Has Jesus changed me to see every…
First Reading - Genesis 8:6-13,20-22 Gospel - Mark 8:22-26
Faith is said to have a transforming effect, provided it is allowed to transform oneself. The readings of today touch upon the sap of our faith, the Word of God, that sustains us in our faith…
First Reading - Genesis 6:5-8,7:1-5,10Gospel - Mark 8:14-21
Watchfulness can avert many mistakes. If we are not watchful, even what is so familiar and easy can go wrong. Watchfulness is a quality that is required for any work we do. This is also requ…
First Reading - Genesis 4:1-15,25Gospel - Mark 8:11-13
It is said: "To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible." (St. Thomas Aquinas) This statement explains the content of today’s re…
First Reading - Jeremiah 17:5-8Second Reading - 1 Corinthians 15:12,16-20 Gospel - Luke 6:17,20-26
We live in a world where success is measured by wealth, power, and comfort. People chase financial security, social status, and approval, believing tha…
First Reading - Genesis 3:9-24 Gospel - Mark 8:1-10
We often face the consequences of our choices, both good and bad. Some choices bring us joy, while others bring regret. Today’s readings show us both the effects of sin and the overflowing mercy of …
First Reading - Genesis 3:1-8Gospel - Mark 7:31-37
We have all experienced moments of regret—times when we made a wrong choice and wished we could undo it. Often, the problem is not just the mistake itself, but the way we try to cover it up. Today’s …
First Reading - Genesis 2:18-25 Gospel - Mark 7:24-30
We all long for connection. Whether in friendships, family, or marriage, we desire relationships that bring love, support, and understanding. From the very beginning, God placed this longing in ou…
First Reading - Genesis 2:4-9,15-17 Gospel - Mark 7:14-23
We often worry about external things—how we look, what others think of us, or whether we are following the right customs and practices. But today’s readings remind us that what truly matters i…
First Reading - Genesis 1:20-2:4 Gospel - Mark 7:1-13
Life is full of routines and traditions. From the moment we wake up, we follow a certain order—whether it’s how we prepare for the day, how we eat, or even how we interact with others. Traditions …
First Reading - Genesis 1:1-19 Gospel - Mark 6:53-56
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. With each passing day of creation, He brought order out of chaos, turning darkness into light, emptiness into abundance, and lifelessness in…
First Reading - Isaiah 6:1-2,3-8 Second Reading - 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Gospel - Luke 5:1-11
Life is full of moments when we feel unworthy, inadequate, or incapable of fulfilling the mission before us. Whether it is a difficult task, a moral responsi…
First Reading - Hebrews 13:15-17,20-21 Gospel - Mark 6:30-34
Life today is often filled with busyness and noise. We rush from one task to another, always trying to accomplish more, to meet expectations, and to keep up with the demands of daily life. …
First Reading - Hebrews 13:1-8 Gospel - Mark 6:14-29
We live in a world that constantly changes—people rise to power and fall, trends come and go, and what is celebrated today may be forgotten tomorrow. In such a shifting world, we often struggle to …
First Reading - Hebrews 12:18-19,21-24 Gospel - Mark 6:7-13
Imagine, for a moment, the weight of a backpack filled with everything you think you need for a journey—extra clothes, a map, snacks, a first-aid kit, maybe even a backup charger. Now pictur…
First Reading - Hebrews 12:4-7,11-15Gospel - Mark 6:1-6
We all dream of a peaceful and happy life, and rightly so. Who wouldn’t want to wake up every day with no problems, no worries, and everything going exactly as planned? But deep down, we know th…
First Reading - Hebrews 12:1-4 Gospel - Mark 5:21-43
Technology has made life easier and more convenient. We take pride in medical advancements that bring healing, in modern inventions that provide comfort, and in the speed at which we can travel, co…
First Reading - Hebrews 11:32-40Gospel - Mark 5:1-20
Life is full of struggles—failures, sickness, hardships, and disappointments. These challenges often feel like immovable hurdles, weighing us down and making us question our strength. But more than…