Homily (Reflection) for the Feast of the Visitation of the B.V.M. (31st May, 2017) on the Gospel and the Feast Zeph 3:14-18 or Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2-6. (R. v.6); Lk 1:39-56. We celebrate today the Blessed Virgin Mary (B.V.M.)’s visit to her cousin,… Read more »
Homily (Reflection) for Tuesday of the Seventh Week of Easter (30th May, 2017) on the Gospel Acts 20:17-27; Ps 67:10-11.20-21. (R. v.33); Jn 17:1-11a. Topic: Eternal life is God’s gift. The Jews believed that whoever desires eternal life must work… Read more »
Homily (Reflection) for Monday of the Seventh Week of Easter (29th May, 2017) on the Gospel Acts 19:1-8; Ps 67:2-7. (R. v.33); Jn 16:29-33. Topic: Christ has conquered. In today’s gospel, Jesus’ disciples were happy that Jesus spoke plainly. This m… Read more »
Homily (Reflection) for Seventh Sunday of Easter, (A) (28th May, 2017) on the Gospel Acts 1:12-14; Ps 26:1.4.7-8 (R.V.13) 1Pt 4:13-16; Jn 17:1-11. One day a preacher asked his audience in the course of his preaching: “Who wants eternal life?” Before… Read more »
Homily (Reflection) for Saturday of the Sixth Week of Easter (27th May, 2017) on the Gospel Acts 18:23-28; Ps 46:2-3.8-10. (R. v. 8); Jn 16:23-28. Topic: In the presence of God. Today’s gospel started with the last verse of yesterday’s gospel, Jn … Read more »
Homily (Reflection) for Friday of the Sixth Week of Easter (26th May, 2017) on the Gospel Acts 18:9-18; Ps 46:2-7. (R. v. 8); Jn 16:20-23. Topic: Sorrow for Joy. Jesus said to His disciples in today’s gospel, Very truly, I tell you, you will weep … Read more »
Homily (Reflection) for the Solemnity of Ascension of the Lord, A, (25th May, 2017) on the Solemnity Acts 1:1-11; Ps 46:2-3.6-7.8-9. (R. v.6); Eph 1:17-23; Matt 28:16-20. Topic: Our Head is in heaven. In the gospel, Jesus told us unequivocally tha… Read more »