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5th Sunday in ordinary Time, Theme: The Call to Serve: Overcoming Feelings of Inadequacy
Read More: 5th Sunday in ordinary Time, Theme: The Call to Serve: Overcoming Feelings of InadequacyDear 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…
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Sunday Feb 2nd, Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Read More: Sunday Feb 2nd, Feast of the Presentation of the LordSunday 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…
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Homily for the 3rd Sunday, Year C (Sunday of the Word of God).
Read More: Homily for the 3rd Sunday, Year C (Sunday of the Word of God).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…
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Homily for the second Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year C)
Read More: Homily for the second Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year C)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…
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Homily for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B
Read More: Homily for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year BDeuteronomy 6:2-6, Ps. 17 (18):2-4,47,51, Hebrews 7:23-28, and Mark 12:28-34 The Greatest Commandment: A Call to Transformative Love The readings for the 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B, invite us to profoundly reflect on the nature of love—love for God and our neighbour. This love is more than just a sentiment or an abstract…
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Homily for the 4th Sunday of Easter
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