Numbers 21:4b-9, Psalm 78 (77): 1-2, 34-38, Philippians 2:6-11 and John 3:13-17 The Cross: God’s Power of Love and Our Path to Life My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,Today we celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. At first, the very idea might seem strange: why would we exalt something that…

Wisdom 9:13-18b, Psalm 90 (89):3-6, 12-14, 17, Philemon 9b-10, 12-17 and Luke 14:25-33 Counting the Cost of Discipleship My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Last Sunday, we reflected on the virtue of humility. From the book of Sirach and from the words of Jesus at the banquet, we were reminded that those who exalt…

Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29, Psalm 68 (69): 4-7, 10-11, Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24 and Luke 14:1, 7-14 The Humble Heart Opens Heaven’s Door Last Sunday, we heard Jesus speak of the narrow door—the challenging way that leads to life. He warned that it is not enough to know Him; we must strive, repent, and allow His…

Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23, Psalm 90 (89):3-6, 12-14, 17, Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11, and Luke 12:13-21 Guarding the Heart: Living for what Truly Lasts Last Sunday, we listened as Jesus taught His disciples how to pray. The disciples asked, “Lord, teach us to pray,” and Jesus responded by giving them the Our Father—a prayer that emphasises priorities…

Genesis 18:20–32, Psalm 138, Colossians 2:12–14, and Luke 11:1–13 The God Who Listens: Boldness in Prayer, Confidence in Mercy Last Sunday, we found ourselves in the humble home of Martha and Mary. Martha was busy, anxious, and overwhelmed with all the details of hospitality. Mary, on the other hand, sat at the feet of Jesus,…

Genesis 18:1-10a, Psalm 15(14): 2-3a. 3b-4b, Colossians 1:24-28 and Luke 10:38-42 The Grace of Hospitality: Welcoming God into Our Lives Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today’s readings draw us into a profound reflection on hospitality — not merely the kind that involves food and drink, but the deeper, more transformative hospitality of the heart.…

Deuteronomy 30:10-14, Psalm 69 (68):14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, 37, Colossians 1:15-20 and Luke 10:25-37 The Nearness of Mercy: Seeing, Stopping, Saving Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, the Word of God draws us into a conversation that strikes at the very heart of Christian living: What does it mean to love? Not just in…

Two Men, One Mission: A Legacy of Faith and Courage There’s a story told about a man who visited Rome for the first time. He was amazed by the architecture, the art, and the relics. But what moved him most deeply was visiting the Basilica of St Peter and then the Basilica of St Paul…

Genesis 14:18-20 | Psalm 110:1-4 | 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 | Luke 9:11 b–17 Give them some food yourselves (Luke 9:13) Brothers and sisters in Christ,Today, the Church invites us to kneel in awe and gratitude before one of the greatest mysteries of our faith: the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, the Eucharist. This…

Year C. Readings: Proverbs 8:22-31, Psalm 8:49, Romans 5:1-5 & John 16:12-15 Living in the Flow of Divine Love: Father, Son, and Holy My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,There is an old story that we are already familiar with, concerning St. Augustine, one of the greatest minds in the history of the Church. He…