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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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

This Sunday is Good Shepherd Sunday, also known as Vocation Sunday. Its a day we dedicate our prayers to bring forth more shepherds for the Church. In the Gospel, Jesus says "He who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber; 2 but … Continue reading Vocation Sunday →

This week's Gospel is about the road to Emmaus. In it, the story recounts how two of the disciples were walking towards Emmaus after the death of Jesus when he actually appears and walks with them without them recognising him. This parallels our lives where if we ever felt that we are alone in this … Continue reading You never walk alone →

This week is Divine Mercy Sunday. And the Gospel speaks about Thomas doubting Jesus' appearance to the disciples the first time as he was not in the room. His well known words "Unless I see in his hands the print of the nails, and place my finger in the mark of the nails, and place … Continue reading Peace be with you →

It's Easter again! The Gospel this Sunday is the one that makes or breaks your faith in Jesus Christ. When we are confronted with an empty tomb, do we see it as the body of Jesus is missing? Or do we subscribe to his sayings that He will rise up on the third day? This … Continue reading Happy Easter! →

This Sunday is Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week. The reading is much longer than the usual with the passion recounted by Matthew. The thing that strikes me most of the whole trial and interrogation of Jesus is how he does not defend himself or answer back to the authorities. He willingly allows himself … Continue reading Palm Sunday →