In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus tells us the parable of the sower. He summarises the learnings to his disciples saying "When any one hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what is sown in his heart; this is what was sown along the path. As … Continue reading Parable of the sower
Consolation
This Sunday's Gospel brings us probably the most consoling words of Jesus to us. He says "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your … Continue reading Consolation
Focus
In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus says "He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he who loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; and he who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me." The homilist says that, indeed … Continue reading Focus
Fear not
In Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus comforts us saying "Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground without your Father’s will. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. So every one who acknowledges … Continue reading Fear not
Corpus Christi
Today we celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi - The body of Christ which we also take as the institution of the Eucharist. The Gospel reading from John mentions the Jews disbelieving Jesus when he says "I am the living bread which came down from heaven; if any one eats of this bread, he will … Continue reading Corpus Christi
Trinity Sunday
Today we celebrate Trinity Sunday. We often begin mass with the priest saying "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.” There must be a reason why God revealed Himself as a Trinity, a communion of persons instead of … Continue reading Trinity Sunday
Pentecost
Today we celebrate the feast of Pentecost, this is a major revealing of the Holy Spirit which enforces why we Catholics believe in a trinitarian God. Some scholars say that one way to explain what this relationship is that they are "one God in three Divine persons". The three persons are distinct, yet are one … Continue reading Pentecost
World Communication Sunday
Today is World Communication Sunday, dedicated to the spreading of the Good news using communication tools such as the internet and mass media. The fact that you are reading this blog, is already a game changer from decades ago, where publishing remainded in the hands of select few. You needed to be wealthy or connected … Continue reading World Communication Sunday
Deep love of Jesus
In today's Gospel Jesus says, “I will not leave you desolate; I will come to you. Yet a little while, and the world will see me no more, but you will see me; because I live, you will live also. In that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and … Continue reading Deep love of Jesus
The way
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus encourages us by saying “there are many rooms in my Father’s house; if there were not, I should have told you. I am going now to prepare a place for you, and after I have gone and prepared you a place, I shall return to take you with me”. Thomas … Continue reading The way
