Webinar on Evangelization in the Digital Continent Wis 9:13-18; Ps 89(90); Philemon 9-10,121-17; Lk 14: 25-33 Carrying the Cross Dear friends, today is the 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time. Today is also the “Good Samaritan” Sunday. This is the day when we pause and ask ourselves who our neighbour is. Last Friday, I co-hosted a … Continue reading Sunday readings in brief 23 year C

Ecclesiastes 3:19-21, 30-31; Psalms 67 (68); Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24; Luke 14:1, 7-14 What is Humility? Dear friends, the theme of choice for today’s readings is “humility.” What is our understanding of humility, and why is it very difficult to embrace? The internet dictionary defines humility as a “modest opinion or estimate of one’s own importance, … Continue reading Sunday readings in Brief 22nd Year C

Is 66:18-21; Ps 116(117); Hb 12:5-7, 11-13; Lk 13:22-30 “The Narrow Door” Dear friends, today is the 21st Sunday in ordinary time. The theme of choice for today’s readings is "The Narrow Door”. In normal circumstances, no one wants to struggle for anything. We all wish everything were smooth and straightforward. You go to school, graduate … Continue reading Sunday readings in brief 21st Sunday Year C

Jeremiah 38:4-6,8-10; Psalms 39 (40); Hebrews 12:1-4; Luke 12:49-53 Fear of the Truth   Dear friends, today is the twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time. The theme I chose for today’s readings is “Fear of the Truth.” After many years of ministering, I have come to realize that many people are afraid to face the truth. … Continue reading Sunday readings in brief 20 C

Wisdom 18:6-9; Psalms 32(33); Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19; Luke 12:32-48The unseen realityDear friends, today is the nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings today invite us to reflect upon our convictions about the things we believe in. Last Sunday, we discussed how self-interest has infiltrated our society, and very few people work for the common good … Continue reading Sunday readings in brief: 19 C