GOSPEL MESSAGE Let’s not distance ourselves from God. Science and technology are not the only problem-solving solutions in life. The Way to God, is open to those who believe in Jesus Christ, because Jesus made himself available in a special way in the Eucharist. ...

GOSPEL MESSAGE We are advised to “be careful how we live” our lives, and “not to be foolish because those who eat" the Bread of Life "that came down from heaven abide in Christ!” So let’s be “wise and understand the will of God, for the days are evil!” ...

GOSPEL MESSAGE Jesus Christ is the Bread of Life and the Life of the world. Let us not grieve him. We are encouraged “to put away from us all bitterness and wrath and anger and slander – together with all malice …to be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another and to walk in love. ” (Eph. 4:30-ff)...

GOSPEL MESSAGE To the question: “What do we do to perform the works of God?”. We need faith in Jesus Christ and fear of God. And St. Paul (Eph. 4:20 – 24) adds by saying: “give up the futility of your minds that alienates you from the life of God,” and embrace goodness and truth. ...

GOSPEL MESSAGE The search and hunger for peace – inner peace, justice, and moral fulfillment cannot just be attained by having true leadership but also by sharing at the Eucharistic celebration and nourished by the Bread of Life. ...

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. ...