First Reading: Jeremiah 38:4–6, 8–10; Psalm: 40:2–4, 18; Second Reading: Hebrews 12:1–4; Gospel: Luke 12:49–53  Psalm 40:2–4, 18 I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the desolate pit, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. He put a new song in … Continue reading Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time year c | by Wojciech Szypula

Frt. Frt Emmanuel Kimario Beda SVD is A Tanzania SVD student, currently studying Theology in Argentina. A few weeks ago, I asked him to tell me how the mission in Argentina is and what he was involved in as his apostolate. This is what he narrated to me:    “My apostolate is based on accompanying … Continue reading My Apostolate | by Frt Emmanuel Kimario Beda SVD

First Reading: Wisdom of Solomon 18:6–9; Psalm 33:1, 12, 18–19, 20–22; Second Reading: Hebrews 11:1–2, 8–19; Gospel Luke 12:32–48  Psalm 33:1, 12, 18–19, 20–22 Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous. Praise befits the upright. Happy is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage. Truly the eye of the Lord is on those who … Continue reading Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time year C |By Wojciech Szpula

First Reading: Ecclesiastes 1:2, 2:21–23; Psalm 90:3–6, 12–13; Second Reading: Colossians 3:1–5, 9–11; Gospel Luke 12:13–21  Psalm: 90:3–6, 12–13 You turn us back to dust, and say, “Turn back, you mortals.” For a thousand years in your sight are like yesterday when it is past, or like a watch in the night. You sweep them away; they are like a dream, like grass … Continue reading Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C|By Wojciech Szypula

Today, 29 July 2019, marked the 84 th birthday of our eldest confrere, Fr.  Tom Layden.  Fr.  Tom has worked in Kenya-Tanzania province for almost 20 years now, after working in Indonesia for almost the same period of time. Fr.  Tom is known in the province for his dedication to reading the Word of God.  … Continue reading Old is Gold