First Reading - 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Gospel - Matthew 6:24-34
In a world that constantly urges us to strive for more—more wealth, more success, more control—today’s readings gently but firmly call us back to the essentials: trust in God, and strengt…
First Reading - 2 Corinthians 11:18,21-30Gospel - Matthew 6:19-23
Power, money, and pleasure—they have a strange way of capturing hearts and minds. They promise happiness, influence, and comfort, yet often leave us restless, anxious, and spiritually …
First Reading - 2 Corinthians 11:1-11Gospel - Matthew 6:7-15
Aristotle once said, “Human being is a social animal.” While this truth acknowledges our natural need to live and grow within community, the readings of today invite us to take that even fu…
First Reading - 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 Gospel - Matthew 6:1-6,16-18
They say a smile is infectious—and so is generosity. A sincere smile can brighten another person’s day, and a generous heart can bring hope to someone in despair. As Christians, we are…
First Reading - 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 Gospel - Matthew 5:43-48
‘Love’ is a word we often associate with feelings—warmth, affection, closeness. But the readings today remind us that love, for a Christian, is not merely an emotion—it is a deliberate way …
First Reading - 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 Gospel - Matthew 5:38-42
When we think of gifts, our minds often go to objects—things we give or receive on birthdays, celebrations, or special occasions. Rarely do we think of the spiritual gifts we’ve received a…
First Reading - Proverbs 8:22-31 Second Reading - Romans 5:1-5 Gospel - John 16:12-15
The mystery of the Holy Trinity is not just a theological puzzle—it is the very heart of our Christian life. Today’s readings invite us into this mystery, not to so…
First Reading - 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 Gospel - Matthew 5:33-37
One of the deepest marks of a true Christian is integrity—the harmony between word and deed, belief and action. Today’s readings call us to live as new creations in Christ, shaped by His …
First Reading - 2 Corinthians 4:7-15 Gospel - Matthew 5:27-32
The Word of God today invites us to reflect on the hidden strength we carry within and the purity of heart we are called to live as disciples of Christ. In the first reading, Paul reminds u…
First Reading - 2 Corinthians 3:15-4:1,3-6 Gospel - Matthew 5:20-26
We all experience anger. As an emotion, it is not inherently bad—it has energy that can be directed positively. But when left unmanaged, anger becomes destructive and creates barrier…
First Reading - Acts 11:21-26,13:1-3Gospel - Matthew 5:17-19
The readings today invite us to reflect on two essential aspects of Christian life: faithfulness to God’s mission and faithfulness to God’s word. These are not separate paths but two dimens…
First Reading - 2 Corinthians 1:18-22 Gospel - Matthew 5:13-16
The readings of today remind us of our Christian identity and mission in the world. As followers of Christ, we are marked by God's Spirit and sent to bring light, flavour, and hope in…
MARY, MOTHER OF THE CHURCH First Reading - Acts 1:12-14Gospel - John 19:25-34
Today the Church celebrates the feast of Mary, Mother of the Church, which falls on the Monday after Pentecost. Pentecost is the birthday of the Church, and this feast remi…
First Reading - Acts 2:1-11 Second Reading - Romans 8:8-17 Gospel - John 14:15-16,23-26
Today we celebrate the solemn feast of Pentecost— a day that marks the birth of the Church.Why do we call this the birthday of the Church? Because on this day, as…
First Reading - Acts 28:16-31Gospel - John 21:20-25
Today’s readings speak to us about personal responsibility in our journey as followers of Jesus. Each of us is entrusted with a unique mission—to proclaim the Good News of Christ in our own way, in …
First Reading - Acts 25:13-21Gospel - John 21:15-19
St. Augustine once said, “Love and do what you will.” His point is profound: if love is the driving force of our actions, then everything we do will be rightly ordered and pleasing to God. Today’s r…
First Reading - Acts 22:30-22:6-11Gospel - John 17:20-26
The theory of "divide and rule" proved to be an effective tool during colonial times, used to dominate and control nations by fostering division. Sadly, this method is still practiced…
First Reading - Acts 20:28-38 Gospel - John 17:11-19
The Christian life is an invitation to be different—to stand apart from the world by embracing a truth that the world often resists or opposes. Today’s readings call us to remain rooted in the truth…
First Reading - Acts 20:17-27 Gospel - John 17:1-11
There are moments in life when we feel the weight of saying goodbye—when we know a chapter is closing and a new one is beginning. Today’s readings bring us into that very kind of moment, and they in…
First Reading - Acts 19:1-8Gospel - John 16:29-33
We all long for peace. Yet so often, what we experience instead is trouble, anxiety, and fear. The readings of today speak directly into this tension in our lives and offer us the source of lasting pe…