The parable of the Good Shepherd as we have it in John’s Gospel: 10:1-18, is made up of several parts. We will examine two parts of this segment. The first part explains the ‘gate’ and its’ significance, and the second part is concerned with the relationship between the ‘shepherd’ and the ‘sheep’ and therefore focuses on the ‘shepherd’. There [...]
This week we are called to remember that we are witnesses to Christ’s resurrection and to recall how our encounter with Christ has brought us joy. In the first reading, we are called to repentance and to turn to God so that our sins may be forgiven. God forgives all as long as we turn to him. We should [...]
Today’s readings invite us to look deeper at God’s love for us and to consider our response when we accept his Son, Jesus Christ. The first reading reveals that the early Church clearly understood how their witnessing of Christ would be understood by the community when they took care of each other’s needs. Let’s look at what the community “held [...]
Our Lenten journey began on Ash Wednesday when we took up our crosses together with Him to walk in his footsteps. We witnessed his triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. He then showed true love, stewardship and humility on Holy Thursday when he washed our feet. On Good Friday, He gave the ultimate sacrifice – His life as He [...]
Today marks the beginning of Holy Week, the holiest week in our liturgical calendar. This day commemorates two very significant events in the life of Jesus Christ – His triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the proclaiming of the passion. On this day, the Church re-enacts the entrance of the Lord into Jerusalem with a solemn procession, with songs and gestures [...]
In today’s first reading, Prophet Jeremiah spoke about God’s promise of the “New Covenant” Why is there a need for a “New Covenant” since God has been faithful to His promise to the forefathers? Throughout the Old Testament, the relationship of God with His people had been difficult, causing the old Covenant to be broken. Therefore, with God’s grace and [...]
The 1st reading from 2 Chronicles tells us that the leaders and the people were not listening to the Lord and were no longer interested in seeking the ways of God. Looking at our lives today, we need to ask the question as to what part of our life does the Lord occupy? Do we put God first or give [...]
“Zeal for your house will devour me.” What do these words mean to you? What emotions do you experience when you hear these words? These words take me back to a time when we were celebrating the golden wedding anniversary of one of our parishioners, some years back. Before the Eucharistic Celebration began, the church hall was packed with guests [...]
In Exodus 34:29 and Acts 6:15, we read about how Moses and Stephen were transfigured and their face shone in the glory of God. In today’s gospel, Peter, James & John experienced the glory of God, manifested in Jesus and testified by Moses, representing the Law and Elijah, representing the Prophets. By God’s will, the disciples were experiencing a spiritual [...]
This weekend marks the start of Lent, a period of penitential preparation for Easter. What is Lent to you? In today’s Gospel we hear how “the Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert, and he remained in the desert for forty days, tempted by Satan...” (Mark 1:12-13) During this season, just like Jesus we too are called into the wilderness [...]