Isaiah 58:7-10; Psalms 111(112), 1Corinthians 2:1-5; Mathew 5:13-16 The Practice of Faith Dear friends, today is the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our readings invite us to reflect on the visible and practical consequences of our faith. Christian discipleship is not an abstract idea; it is a way of living that touches relationships, structures, and … Continue reading Sunday Readings in Brief: 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12–13; Psalm 145(146); 1 Corinthians 1:26–31; Matthew 5:1–12 Shortcut to Happiness Dear friends, today we celebrate the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A. The theme before us is striking and timely: “Shortcut to Happiness.” It speaks directly to a world impatient for fulfillment and constantly searching for the quickest route to joy. … Continue reading Sunday Readings in Brief – 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)

oplus_0 Isaiah 8:23–9:3; Psalm 26(27); 1 Corinthians 1:10–13, 17; Matthew 4:12–23Christ Is One for All Dear friends, today we celebrate the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. As we have reflected in previous Sundays, this liturgical season invites us to deepen our understanding of the Kingdom of God and our personal responsibility to belong to it. … Continue reading Sunday Readings in Brief – 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)

In some parts of the world, access to potable water is taken for granted. I grew up in a region where rivers flowed every few kilometers and streams ran through almost every village. As children, we swam freely and fished without a second thought. For a long time, I assumed this was the reality everywhere. … Continue reading Water for Life

Isaiah 49:3,5-6;  Psalms 39(40); 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 John 1:29-34 Whom shall I send? Dear friends, today is the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A. After completing the 3-year cycle, we have returned to another cycle. Although the scripture readings and the celebrations in the liturgical calendar are repetitive in the cycle, the message of … Continue reading Sunday readings in brief: 2 Year A