“For I know what my plans for you are, plans to save you and not to harm you., plans to give you a future and to give you hope.” (Jer 29:11) God’s plan for us is salvation and salvation begins when we begin to ‘know’ Jesus Christ. Simply claiming to be a good Catholic and to have spent time with [...]
Fire is a mechanism that is powerful. It can be destructive, it can also purify. This fiery baptism that Jesus speaks of, aims to destroy the old ways and the kingdom of sin, while purifying the Faithful like gold in a crucible. (cf. Lk 17:29). We see a glimpse into the depths of Jesus’ soul as He speaks passionately and [...]
“Sell your possessions and give alms.” “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” “You too must stand ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” Is your treasure of this world or are you rich in love, faith, hope, charity, and trust in our Lord’s providence? Are you [...]
There are some who take life like it is a race, and they keep on running, running as fast as they can, before their time runs out. The race has been to strive to excel at school, at work, and at every other aspect of life. For some, this is expected by family members and loved ones. We live [...]
“Give us this day our daily bread.” When we utter those words in the Lord’s Prayer, do we truly believe that we will be provided for daily? This Sunday’s readings prompt us to reflect on how we pray and how we approach Our Father in prayer. Jesus tells his disciples and us, the model way of praying - the [...]
Abraham, without hesitation, goes out of his way to make the unexpected guests feel welcome and comfortable. Though it is the hottest part of the day he puts their needs above his and gives the best of what he has. Abraham offers this hospitality because it was in him to do so. All his years of upbringing, watching his parents [...]
You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbour as yourself. A disciple is one who is obedient to God’s Word. His Word keeps from wandering far and following the contemporary culture which is often contrary to what God desires for us. [...]
It is unrealistic to think that everyone who hears about Jesus Christ is going to be ready to accept what is being revealed to them. The results should not matter at this stage of the proclamation of the Gospel. The early Christians made their proclamations simple – Christ died, Christ was raised from the dead and Christ will come again. [...]
As we step back into Ordinary Time from Eastertide, the liturgy harkens us to steel ourselves in meeting the daily rigour of our call to be a disciple of Christ. Amid all the unsettling news we hear today, of wars and civil unrest, rising prices and stagflation, I find myself feeling like there are more pressing things to deal with [...]
The Feast of Corpus Christi, is also known as the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. As Catholics, we are taught reverence for the Eucharist and we do practise it. Most of us reverence the Eucharist, meaning, we genuflect, kneel, and treat the Sacred Host with respect. Most of us also receive communion at every Eucharistic [...]