On 8th September 2022, the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Good Shepherd Simanjiro Parish celebrated 20 years of the presence of Divine Word Missionaries (SVD). However, the celebration was held on 11th September 2022 the Sunday closet to 8th. Apart from the faithful from 30 stations under the parish, the celebration … Continue reading 20 Years of Transformation

Sunday readings in brief 25 C Amos 8:4-7; Ps 112(113); 1 Tim 2:1-8; Lk 16:1-13 God versus wealth Dear friends, today is the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings today invite us to reflect upon how we utilize the wealth of this world. God created every good thing and give it to human beings … Continue reading God versus wealth

Sunday readings in brief 24 C Ex 32:7-11,13-14; Ps 50(51); 1 Tim 1:12-17; Lk 15:1-32 The Great Mercy of God Dear friends, today is the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time C. All three readings talk about the wonderful mercy of God. “That God is Merciful” is the core of the Gospel message brought to us … Continue reading The Great Mercy of God

Sunday readings in brief 23 C 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 when we remember our suffering neighbors and help them. The theme for this particular Sunday this year is “We implore … Continue reading Carrying the Cross

Sunday readings in Brief 22 C Eccl 3:19-21, 30-31; Ps 67 (68); Heb 12:18-19, 22-24; Lk 14:1, 7-14 The difficulty with humility Dear friends, today is the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time C. The readings today suggest to us the theme of humility. I would like to invite us to reflect upon our understanding of … Continue reading The difficulty with humility