Isaiah 25:6–10; Psalm 23; Philippians 4:12–14, 19–20; Matthew 22:1–14 Important Things in Life Dear friends, today is the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our theme challenges us to ask ourselves: What are the most important things in our lives? What are our priorities? Which aspects of our lives—body, mind, and soul—do we take care of … Continue reading Sunday Readings in Brief — 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

Isaiah 5:1–7; Psalm 80 (79); Philippians 4:6–9; Matthew 21:33–43 Christian Responsibility: What Is Expected of a Christian? Dear friends, today is the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings invite us to reflect on a simple but important question: What does God expect from us as Christians? Christianity is not merely a name, an ideology, … Continue reading Sunday Readings in Brief — 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

Eze 18:25-28; Ps 25; Phil 2:1-11; Mt 21:28-32 True Humility and Conversion Dear friends, today is the 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time. A popular saying goes, “Do not judge a book by its cover.” How many times do we look at people and pass judgment upon them, only to realize later, when we get to … Continue reading Sunday Readings in Brief 26 A

Isaiah 55:6–9; Psalm 145; Philippians 1:20–24, 27; Matthew 20:1–16 Generosity vs. Jealousy Dear friends, today is the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our theme today is Generosity vs Jealousy. In the Gospel, Jesus gives us the parable of the workers in the vineyard. The story introduces us to a group of labourers who become angry … Continue reading Sunday Readings in Brief – 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross Numbers 21:4–9; Psalm 78:1–2, 34–38; Philippians 2:6–11; John 3:13–17 The Symbol of the Cross Dear friends, today we mark the feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. Jesus, the Son of God, became man to save humanity from various forms of slavery. Yet He was rejected, condemned, … Continue reading Sunday Readings in Brief – The Exaltation of the Cross