2 Kings 4:8–11, 13–16; Psalm 89(88); Romans 6:3–4, 8–11; Matthew 10:37–42 Generosity as a Prayer Dear friends, today we celebrate the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The question for our reflection is: How do we pray? Many times, our prayers seem to go unanswered either because we do not pray well or because our own … Continue reading Sunday Readings in Brief – 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)

Jeremiah 20:10–13; Psalm 69(68); Romans 5:12–15; Matthew 10:26–33 Do Not Be Afraid! Dear friends, today we celebrate the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A). The central theme emerging from today's Scripture readings is: “Do not be afraid.” In the First Reading, the Prophet Jeremiah is overwhelmed by the number of people opposing his mission … Continue reading Sunday Readings in Brief – 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)

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Deuteronomy 8:2–3, 14–16; Psalm 147; 1 Corinthians 10:16–17; John 6:51–58 The Meaning of the Eucharist Dear friends, today we celebrate in a special way what we experience every day: the real presence of Christ in our midst through the Sacrament of the Eucharist. This feast is celebrated on Thursday after Pentecost, but because of its … Continue reading Sunday Readings in Brief: Corpus Christi

For the past six years, my pastoral ministry in Simanjiro has been deeply engaged with three persistent cultural practices among the Maasai community: Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), child marriage, and forced marriage. These practices continue to shape the lives of many young girls, often at great personal cost. Although these acts are legally prohibited in … Continue reading Confronting FGM, Child Marriage, and Forced Marriage among the Maasai of Simanjiro, Tanzania