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
Month: June 2020
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