This week's Gospel invites us to trust in Jesus in the storms of our lives. It is a familiar account of a miracle which interestingly is the only miracle without beneficiaries. In other miracles there are resurrections, feeding of the hungry or usually healing of sorts for someone's salvation or benefit, but this one seems … Continue reading Storms of our lives
Use it all
This week's Gospel recounts the popular multiplication of 5 loaves and 2 fishes. Most of us have heard of the this popular teaching where we should just offer up whatever we have in the service and glory of God and leave the rest to him. He will do wonders with whatever we have. But today's … Continue reading Use it all
Your treasure
In this Sunday's Gospel , Jesus tells us about treasures: “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of … Continue reading Your treasure
What’s going on?
As usual, its been awhile since I last updated about what's happening in my life. Ever since we got hit with Covid-19, I've been working from home (WFH) for the past four months already. But strangely enough, even though most folks around me have found more time on their hands and are going on Netflix … Continue reading What’s going on?
The good, the bad and the ugly
In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus tells us about the parable of the seeds and he explains at the end that "He who sows the good seed is the Son of man; the field is the world, and the good seed means the sons of the kingdom; the weeds are the sons of the evil one, and the … Continue reading The good, the bad and the ugly
Parable of the sower
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