A Call to Repentance and Fruitfulness As we continue our Lenten journey, today’s readings prompt us to reflect on God’s mercy, patience, and call to conversion. In today’s Gospel, Jesus urges us to examine our lives, repent, and bear fruit. Like the Israelites in the wilderness and the barren fig tree in the parable, we…

Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18, Psalm 27 (26):1, 7-14, Philippians 3:17-4:1, and Luke 9:28b-36 Today, we ponder the profound lessons from the readings for the Second Sunday of Lent. These passages encourage us to strengthen our faith, believe God’s promises, and accept the life-changing impact of His presence in our lives.The first reading describes God’s covenant with…

Bible Study: Deuteronomy 26:4-10, Psalm 91 (90):1-2, 10-15, Romans 10:8-13 and Luke 4:1-13. Theme: “Temptations in the Wilderness: A Call to Faith and Obedience” As we begin our Lenten journey, we find ourselves in the desert with Jesus, confronted with temptations and obstacles that test our faith and obedience. Today’s readings challenge us to consider…

1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23, 1 Corinthians 15:45-49 and Luke 6:27-38. Second Chances: Love, Enemies, and the Power of Christ Brothers and sisters, we gather today to explore a powerful theme: the transformative power of love, even towards our enemies. We will journey through the stories of David, the words of Paul, and the…

Today’s readings offer a message about trust, values, and the nature of true blessedness. Jeremiah warns against placing our trust in fleeting things like human strength or worldly success. Those who do are like barren shrubs in the desert, cut off from true nourishment. Instead, we are called to trust in the Lord, to be…

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Today’s readings from Isaiah, 1 Corinthians, and Luke convey a compelling theme that speaks to our human experience. Isaiah, Paul, and Peter, three significant personalities in Scripture, all expressed thoughts of inadequacy and unfitness to serve the Lord. Regardless of their feelings, God summoned, empowered, and transformed them to…

Sunday Feb 2nd, Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, Theme: “The Light of Revelation: Celebrating the Presentation of the Lord” Today is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, also known as Candlemas. It commemorates an important event in the lives of Jesus Christ, Mary and Joseph, and the early Christian church. According…

Homily for the 3rd Sunday, Year C (Sunday of the Word of God). Theme: The Impact of the Word: A Celebration of the Sunday of God’s Word. Bible Study: Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10, Psalm 19 (18): 8-10, 15, 1 Corinthians 12:12-30 & Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21. Dear friends, Today, we come together to commemorate a significant…

Homily for the second Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year C). readings from Isaiah 62:1-5, Psalm 95 (96) & John (2:1-11). Theme: “God’s Transforming Love: From Water to Wine, From Ordinary to Extraordinary” Today’s readings, my brothers and sisters in Christ, speak strongly of transformation, joy, and the richness of God’s love. In Isaiah, we hear…