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 … 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 … Continue reading SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR C By Fr. Wojciech Szypula

  First Reading           Deuteronomy 26:4–10 Psalm                       Psalm 91:1–2, 10–15 Second Reading       Romans 10:8–13 Gospel                      Luke 4:1–13  Prayer Psalm : Psalm 91:1–2, 10–15 You who live in the shelter of the Most High,  who abide in the shadow of the Almighty,  will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress; my … Continue reading First Sunday of Lent YEAR C By Fr. Wojciech Szypula, SVD

The meeting of the representatives of the Episcopal  Conferences from all over the world  with Pope Francis in Rome,  on the issue of sexual abuse of children and the vulnerable that has painted the Church in bad light, has just concluded. This unprecedented move by the Pontiff has been both bold and timely. It is … Continue reading The Celibacy Debate

THE SON OF MAN At pains to accept the plan, Is really possible he can. To bear the pain God grants, He agonizes in the garden. Feeling the pain of scourging, more of the pain encroaching. With the superiors coaching, soldiers perform without couching, Son of Man comforted by a pillar. Son of Man of … Continue reading The Sorrowful Mysteries by Koech Evans