Theme – God in Whom we Trust Today’s Gospel reading on “The Poor Widow’s Contribution” tells us that God judges the heart, not the worldly outcome. The poor widow gave more than just two small coins—she offered the spiritual gift of her generosity and complete trust in God. By giving all she had, she trusted that God would care [...]
In today’s gospel, Jesus encountered scribes who look so highly of themselves and think they are more important than everyone else. They were proud and show-offs and enjoyed the praise and recognition of people. Jesus challenges us to reflect on our motivations and the way we treat others. The scribes’ self-importance serves as a reminder to approach life with humility, [...]
Theme – Celebrating The Lord’s Victory Today, we celebrate one of the most glorious solemnities in our Church—All Saints' Day. This is a celebration honoring all the men and women who have entered Heaven. As we honor all the saints in Heaven, let us reflect on our own call to join them. Striving for holiness in this life is an [...]
Earlier on in history, religion was filled with animal sacrifices and superstitions. The practices were mostly out of fear and sacrifices were made to supplicate the gods. This changed over time and after many centuries later, Jesus moves them to another plain and that is of love, as he gives us the commandment, "You shall love the Lord your God [...]
This year, at the meeting of the Ordinary Consistory of Cardinals, Pope Francis approved the canonisation of 15 people, including the millennial Blessed Carlo Acutis. On 20 October 2024, 14 of these were canonised as saints. They were: The Martyrs of Damascus, a group of 11 men who were executed in 1860 for refusing to renounce their Christian faith and [...]
When I was in my twenties, I wanted to start a company. I was then reading up a lot on Greek mythology. And I wanted to name the company Pyro Communications. In Greek, Pyro means fire. But I hesitated. Perhaps not so much that I was a Christian (and should not be trying to name my company after a Greek [...]
Theme – The Lord who works marvels Today’s Gospel reading on “The Blind Bartimaeus” story is a symbol of what we must do to be drawn out of the blindness and misery we experience in life. We are blind and are spiritual outcasts meaning we cannot attain Heaven by ourselves. We need to humble ourselves and see ourselves as people [...]
First Reading Jeremiah predicts that the day would come when everybody would know God. It contains great promises concerning the gathering of lsrael. Jeremiah points out the stupidity of the people in thinking they can do as they wish and still expect God to save them. Second Reading, ln this passage, the writer of Hebrew explains how Jesus humanity makes [...]
A few years ago, I chanced upon these two Christian classics, Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawence and Abandonment to Dividend Providence by Jean Pierre De Caussade. These two books left a deep impression on me as they gave me very practical tips on daily Christian living, despite being written almost three centuries ago. Incidentally both authors [...]
Theme – Christ, the Suffering Servant of God In today's Gospel reading on “Ambition of James and John,” the story reveals to us how our fallen human nature is always tempted to desire worldly greatness, prestige, honours and admiration. Always wanting others to think well of us and envy us, and this is a sin. Through the passage, our Lord [...]