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In this Sunday's Gospel, there is the familiar parable of the mustard seed. "It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth; yet when it is sown it grows up and becomes the greatest of all shrubs, and puts forth large branches, … Continue reading Big Trees →

This week we celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood of Christ - which leads us to the sacrament of the Eucharist which for us is a true sacrifice, the source and summit of the Christian life. In the Gospel reading, we read how Jesus says at the passover meal “Take; this … Continue reading Body of Christ →

Today we celebrate Trinity Sunday. In the Gospel, “Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe … Continue reading Holy Trinity →

Today we celebrate Pentecost. It is also commonly known as the birthday of the Church as we are all sent to proclaim the Good News from hereon. In the Gospel, Jesus appears to his disciples after His death and says "“Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you.” And … Continue reading Happy Birthday Church! →

Today we celebrate World Communication Sunday. The Pope's message this year is to "come and see". "I would like to devote this Message to the invitation to “come and see”, which can serve as an inspiration for all communication that strives to be clear and honest, in the press, on the internet, in the Church’s … Continue reading World Communication Sunday →

Today is Mother's Day, and it is appropriate that the Gospel reminds of God's Love. For most of us, our earthly mothers are the first reflections of God's love for us. They are self-sacrificing and do everything they can to will our good. Following the command Jesus says "This is my commandment, that you love … Continue reading God is Love →

In today's Gospel, Jesus says “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch of mine that bears no fruit, he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.  This is a well known analogy for us to remind ourselves that we are … Continue reading True Vine →

Today the Church celebrates Vocation Sunday. The homilist reminds us to pray for more vocations to the religious life to gather more shepherds to guide the faithful in their spiritual journeys. Just as in today's Gospel, "The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. He who is a hireling and not a shepherd, whose … Continue reading Vocation Sunday →

In today's Gospel, the homilist reminds us that Jesus lays a foundation on how we celebrate our masses. The scene is when Jesus appears to some of His disciples after His resurrection and they are all initially spooked about it as if they have seen a ghost. But He calms them down saying “Why are … Continue reading Eucharistic celebration →