GOSPEL MESSAGE The authority of a shepherd is not power to impose rules. The ideal shepherd is one who wins the hearts of believers by his compassion and inspires them to live in harmony and peace. ...

GOSPEL MESSAGE We are chosen, redeemed and sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit to be messengers of the Kingdom of God …the Kingdom of love and unity. ...

GOSPEL MESSAGE In today’s gospel, despite his wisdom and the miracles, Jesus was rejected by his own people. But this is not a sign of failure. Jesus teaches us that unwelcomeness and resistance should not stop us. “Thorn in the flesh” deepens our faith and deepens our connection to God. ...

GOSPEL MESSAGE Just as the ailing woman’s bold faith in touching the garment of Jesus, gained her life and healing, so also, our true faith and receiving the sacraments (‘touching effect’) will merit us physical and spiritual well-being....

GOSPEL MESSAGE The disciples’ fear during the storm is a sign of our own personal fears brought on by a lack of faith. By calming the storm, Jesus showed us his power over life’s challenges and the need for prayer when facing upheavals of life. ...

GOSPEL MESSAGE Just as the seed grows to harvest without the knowledge of the farmer, so too, “not knowing”, is an important part of our life’s journey. But when we feel at home with the Lord, the Spirit of God awakens our hearts to a mysterious spiritual growth and fruitfulness. ...

GOSPEL MESSAGE Sin separates us from God, and obscures the beauty of our state of grace. But Christ assures us that by obedience to God’s will, we will belong to his family and become children of God and inherit eternal life....

GOSPEL MESSAGE At the Last Supper, Jesus did not sacrifice any animal, but gave himself in the form of the bread and wine, thus establishing our spiritual food and drink. The Last Supper of Jesus has become the First Eucharist, the fountain of grace. This celebration of the Eucharist brings us together and connects us to Jesus. ...

GOSPEL MESSAGE As we joyfully celebrate the feast of the Holy Trinity, the Bible assures us that God exists as the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, three Persons, remaining one God. This is a Divine Revelation, not a human discovery. There is no logical explanation of this mystery. God is incomprehensible to our imagination. “We walk by faith” and “not by sight”, fixing our eyes ...

At Pentecost, we celebrate the birthday of the Church, the coming together of diverse people to witness God's wonder. The Holy Spirit empowered the church to tackle fear, doubt, division and estrangement. Thus, the Church has become a fountain of love, peace, blessing and grace. ...