"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
Gospel Reflection
My dear brothers and sisters, today being the third day of our Lenten journey the Word of God confronts us gently but firmly. Through the prophet Isaiah, the Lord spoke to the people who had returned from exile. They were rebuilding their nation, rebuilding their worship, rebuilding their religious practices. They were fasting, praying and … Read more
On the Holy Gospel according to Matthew 6: 1 – 6, 16 – 18 Happy beginning of our 40 days of Lent to prepare ourselves in a very special way for the central salvation mystery in Christianity, Easter. Marking the climax of God’s redemptive plan through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. “Your Father … Read more
Reflection on Mark 6:14–29“John, whom I beheaded, has been raised.” This Gospel on Mark 6:14–29 puts us in one of the most sobering and disturbing moments in the life of the Church: the martyrdom of Saint John the Baptist. It is not an easy read, yet it is very important, for it challenges us with … Read more
In today’s Gospel, Jesus sends the Twelve out two by two, giving them authority over unclean spirits and instructing them to travel with almost nothing, no bread, no money, no extra tunic. This moment reveals the very heart of Christian discipleship: mission rooted in trust, simplicity, and dependence on God. First, Jesus sends them two … Read more
A prophet is not without honour, except in his own country. Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, In today’s Gospel, Jesus returns to His hometown of Nazareth. This should have been a moment of joy and welcome. After all, these were His people, the ones who knew Him as a child, who had seen Him … Read more