2 Samuel 5:1-3, Psalm 122 (121):1-2, 4-5, Colossians 1:12-20 and Luke 23:35-43 Christ’s Kingship in a Turbulent World Today, as we close the Church’s liturgical year, the Gospel guides us not to a throne or worldly grandeur, but to Calvary—where our King rules from a cross. If we want to understand what kind of King…

Malachi 4:1-2a, Responsorial Psalm 98(97):5-9, 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12 and Luke 21:5-19 Christ, Our Eternal Temple and Source of Enduring Hope Last Sunday, we celebrated the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, the Mother Church in Rome and the cathedral of the Pope as Bishop of Rome. The readings last Sunday reminded us that…

Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12, Psalm 46 (45):2-3, 5-6, 8-9, 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17 and John 2:13-22 Being the temple of the Lord Today we celebrate the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica. Some may wonder why, on an ordinary Sunday, the Church invites the whole world to remember the dedication of one particular…

Revelation 7:2–4, 9–14, PSALM 24:1–6, 1 John 3:1–3 and Matthew 5:1-12a CALLED TO BE SAINTS — TO SEE GOD AS HE IS Death may silence our words, but God’s voice continues to speak to us. On this special All Souls’ Day, as we hold our loved ones in our hearts, Scripture gently reminds us that…

Sirach 35:15b-17, 20-22b; Psalm 34 (33):2-3, 17-19, 23; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; and Luke 18:9-14 The Power of a Humble Heart Before God Last Sunday’s Gospel (Luke 18:1–8) reminded us of the persistent widow who kept pleading with the unjust judge until her request was granted. Jesus taught us to pray without ceasing and never…

Readings: Exodus 17:8-13, Psalm 121 (120):1-8, 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2 and Luke 18:1-8 Prayer: The Lifeblood of Mission and the Wellspring of Hope Today, on the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time and the 99th World Mission Sunday in this Jubilee Year of Hope, we are reminded of a key truth: prayer is the essence of mission,…

2 Kings 5:14-17, Psalm 98(97):1-4, 2 Timothy 2:8-13 and Luke 17:11-19 Gratitude: The Faith that Heals and Saves Last Sunday, we heard the disciples cry out to Jesus, “Increase our faith!” (Luke 17:5-10). Jesus responded not by giving them more faith, but by reminding them that even faith as small as a mustard seed can…

Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4; Psalm 95(94):1-2.6-9, 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14 and Luke 17:5-10 Faith that Moves, Service that Transforms Brothers and sisters in Christ, Last Sunday, we listened to the powerful parable of Lazarus and the rich man. Do you remember the stark contrast? One lived in comfort and luxury, ignoring the suffering of the poor…

Amos 6:1a, 4-7, Psalm 146 (145): 7-10, 1 Timothy 6:11-16 and Luke 16:19-31 A Heart that Sees: Living with Compassion in a World of Indifference Brothers and sisters in Christ, Last Sunday, we listened to the parable of the dishonest steward from Luke 16:1–13. Jesus did something unexpected—He praised the cleverness of a steward who…

Amos 8:4-7, Psalm 113 (112):1-2, 4-8, 1 Timothy 2:1-8 and Luke 16:1-13 Faithful Stewardship in a World of Many Masters My dear friends, let me begin with a simple image. Have you ever entrusted someone with something precious — perhaps asking a neighbour to watch your house, or a friend to care for your child…