GOSPEL MESSAGE To be known to God, and to be welcomed into his kingdom it is not enough that we cry aloud: “Lord, Lord, open to us!” Jesus warns us to not be late and presume that we will be “in” because “we ate and drank” in his courtyards, but invites us to align our hearts and actions to his will. ...

GOSPEL MESSAGE The ultimate goal of Jesus’ message is eternal peace with God. But his call to love one another, his defense of the poor and the marginalized, created a “war” against the ego and deep-rooted habits that hinder unity and love. We Christians proclaim peace and become the flavoring salt of the earth, united in the profession of God’s love. ...

GOSPEL MESSAGE We each have a task, like the servants in the parable. When the Lord returns, He will call each of us to give an account of what we have done. The faithful will be rewarded; the lax will be punished. So, we must be diligent in fulfilling the task that the Lord has given to us: to proclaim the Gospel of Li...

GOSPEL MESSAGE ======================================================= In today’s Gospel Jesus condemns the appetite for possessions. Greed is putting possessions above people and their dignity. Neglecting human dignity and abusing manpower for gain is exploitation, and it breeds injustice and corruption. ...

GOSPEL MESSAGE .================================================== Today’s gospel challenges us as to how we connect with God and how we pray to God. According to Jesus, Prayer goes beyond petitions and thanksgiving. Prayer is where we reveal our wounds, our hopes, our gratitude and our desires to God and surrender to be transformed by his will. ...

GOSPEL MESSAGE .======================================================= On this Hospitality Sunday, the readings encourage us to welcome Jesus into our hearts, into our lives and into our families. As Jesus says to Martha, “To get the better part”, we have to see and recognize Jesus in the strangers we encounter. By doing so, “we might be entertaining angels without rea...

GOSPEL MESSAGE ========================================================= The Good Samaritan’s parable today teaches us that true love for God is expressed in compassion for others. We can pray, we can preach, we can fast and read the scriptures, but without love it becomes fruitless. Religion without love is empty. Religion without love creates pride, can repel people from God and b...

GOSPEL MESSAGE ======================================================= Christianity is not only about providing the gospel. To be missionaries of Christ in our Modern World, we Catholics are advised to avoid being “supermarket Catholics” who pick and choose, but rather lead an exemplary life that promotes moral values. We are expected to practice our language ski...

GOSPEL MESSAGE =========================================================================================================================================================================================================================== In order to remain true to our faith, in order to keep our faith solid and sound, we have to fight evil and endure sacrifices. As we honour Saints Peter and P...

GOSPEL MESSAGE =========================================================================================================================================================================================================================== Jesus Christ did not leave us orphans. He is present in the form we can touch and consume, the Eucharist. Corpus Christi Sunday solemnizes the real presence...