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

Sirach 27:30–28:7; Psalm 103; Romans 14:7–9; Matthew 18:21–35 Why Must We Forgive? My dear friends, today is the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings remind us of one of the core Christian callings and practices: forgiveness. The Kingdom of God is built upon love that forgives. God Himself showed us this by sending His … Continue reading Sunday Readings in Brief: 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

Ezekiel 33:7–9; Psalm 94(95); Romans 13:8–10; Matthew 18:15–20 “The Christian Way” Dear friends, today we celebrate the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. In our world, there are many different ways of doing things. The way we respond to situations is often influenced by many factors such as: our relationships, level of education, political affiliation, religious … Continue reading Sunday Readings in Brief: 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A