THE DIVINE WORD BASED ON CATHOLIC LITURGICAL READINGS 22ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A THEME: “THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP” ((Readings: 1st: Jer 20:7-9; Ps: 62; 2nd: Rom 12:1-2; Gos: Mt 16:21-27)) Last Sunday Jesus declared Peter as a rock, a strong foundation upon which he will build his church. This was upon his solemn profession of faith that … Continue reading “THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP”

The 1st CWA commissioning at St. Joseph Catholic Parish, Chepkanga. Sunday 30th July 2023 was a colorful day at the new SVD parish in Chepkanga-Eldoret. The day was made special by the 145 beautifully dressed catholic women in their official CWA attire. The event started with confessions on Saturday evening by Fr. Alex, SVD, and … Continue reading The Women of God

THE DIVINE WORD BASED ON CATHOLIC LITURGICAL READINGS 21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A THEME: “THE MESSIANIC SECRET” ((Readings: 1st: Isa 22:19-23; Ps: 137; 2nd: Rom 11:33-36; Gos: Mt 16:13-20)) Today being the 21st Sunday in the ordinary time, Christ demands to know the public opinion as well as our personal knowledge about him. “Whom do people say … Continue reading “THE MESSIANIC SECRET”

Sunday readings in brief 21 A Isa 22:19-23; Ps 138; Rom 11:33-36; Mat 16:13-20 “Who do you say that I am?” In today’s Gospel, Jesus questions his disciples about the opinion of the people towards him. It was after Jesus elaborate ministry in the first half of the Gospel of Mathew: - i) Sermon on … Continue reading “Who do you say that I am?”

THE DIVINE WORD BASED ON CATHOLIC LITURGICAL READINGS 20TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A THEME: “THE UNIVERSALITY OF SALVATION” ((Readings: 1st: Isa 56:1.6-7; Ps: 67; 2nd: Rom 11:13-15.29-32; Gos: Mt 15:21-28)) Mahatma Gandhi in his autobiography tells how, during his days in South Africa as a young Indian lawyer he read the Gospels and saw in the teachings … Continue reading “THE UNIVERSALITY OF SALVATION”