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

Exodus 34:4–6, 8–9; Daniel 3:52–56; 2 Corinthians 13:11–13; John 3:16–18 God Is One, Yet Revealed in Three Persons Dear friends, today the Church celebrates the great Feast of the Holy Trinity, celebrated on the Sunday after Pentecost. Next Sunday, we shall celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi — the Body and Blood of Christ. The … Continue reading Sunday Readings in Brief: Feast of the Holy Trinity