First Reading   Joshua 5:9, 10–12 Psalm 34:2–7 Second Reading 2 Corinthians 5:17–21 Gospel   Luke 15:1–3, 11–32 Psalm 34:2–7  I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad. O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. I sought the Lord, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. Look to him, and be radiant; so your faces shall never be ashamed. This poor soul cried, and was heard by … Continue reading Fourth Sunday of Lent Year c Wojciech Szypula

  First Reading     Exodus 3:1–8, 13–15 Psalm 103:1–4, 6–8, 11 Second Reading 1 Corinthians 10:1–6, 10–12 Gospel Luke 13:1–9 Psalm Psalm 103:1–4, 6–8, 11 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits—who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the Pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, The Lord works vindication and justice for all who are oppressed. He made known his ways to Moses, his acts to the people … Continue reading Third Sunday of Lent Year c

Watakatifu ni watu ambao waliishi maisha yao kwa kutenda matendo ya kawaida kwa njia isiyo ya kawaida. Maisha yao na mafunzo yao yanavutia wengine kuiga mwenendo wao. Watakatifu wana uhusiano wa karibu sana na wafia dini,  ambao ni watu  waliotoa maisha yao hadi kufa kwa ajili ya kutetea Imani katika Dini zao. Hawa hujitolea kuteseka hadi kufa kwa kushuhudia imani yao. Mfano mzuri ni ule wa Mwenye Heri Gregorious Frackowiak ambaye alizaliwa katika familia ya watoto kumi na wawili, katika kijiji cha Boleslaw Frackowiak katika Mji wa Lowecice karibu na Poznan. Wazazi wake walimlea katika mazingira ya kikristu. Alijiunga na … Continue reading Mwenyeheri Gregorius Frackowiak, SVD.

There is a Swahili proverb that says, young age is like the smoke from a cigarette. It lasts only for a moment. However, Young age can be a blessing in the later days, if it is well lived. This week has been very eventful for the young confreres from SVD Kenya-Tanzania SVD Province. Ten confreres under 7 years in Perpetual Vows, accompanied by two facilitators, met in Arusha, Tanzania on Monday 11 March for their ongoing formation program. On Tuesday they went up hill to Maua in Moshi, at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. There they were accommodated at the … Continue reading SVD KenTan Young Confreres Gathering

First Reading: Genesis 15:5–12, 17–18: Psalm: Psalm 27:1, 7–9, 13–14,  Second Reading: Philippians 3:17–4, 1Gospel:  Luke 9:28–36 PRAYER Psalm Psalm 27:1, 7–9, 13–14  The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud, be gracious to me and answer me! “Come,” my heart says, “seek his face!” Your face, Lord, do I seek. Do not hide your face from me. Do not turn your servant away in anger, you who have been my help. Do not cast … Continue reading SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR C By Fr. Wojciech Szypula