Introduction: The main theme of this Sunday’s readings is the warning that the selfish and extravagant use of God’s blessings, like wealth, without sharing them with the poor and the needy is a serious sin deserving eternal punishment. Today’s readings stress the Covenant responsibility of the rich for the poor, reminding us of the truth… Continue reading »
Introduction: Today’s readings remind us that we are God’s stewards and that God expects faithful and prudent stewardship from us. They challenge us to use our God-given talents and blessings wisely to attain Heavenly bliss. Scripture lessons: Condemning the crooked business practices of the 8th century BC Jewish merchants of Judea, today’s lesson from the… Continue reading »
One-page synopsis of OT XXIV (Sept 11) Sunday on Lk 15:1-32 L/16 Introduction: Today’s readings invite us to believe in a loving, patient, merciful, and forgiving God. The Good News Jesus preached was that God is our loving and forgiving Heavenly Father Who wants to save everyone through His Son, not a cruel, judging and… Continue reading »
Introduction: Today’s readings challenge us to the true Christian discipleship of total commitment to the will of God, putting God first in our lives. Scripture lessons: The first reading, taken from the Book of Wisdom, instructs us to ask for the gifts of discernment and strength from the Holy Spirit so that we may do… Continue reading »
Homily Lk 14:1, 7-14 Introduction: The common theme of today’s readings is the need for true humility which leads to a generous blessed sharing with the needy. The readings also warn us against all forms of pride and self-glorification. They present humility not only as a virtue but also as a means of opening our… Continue reading »
One-page synopsis: OT XXI [C] (Aug 22) Homily on Lk 13: 22-30 L/16 Introduction: As he continues his fateful journey to Jerusalem, Jesus answers the question as to how many will be saved by answering how to enter into salvation and how urgent it is to strive now, before the Master closes the door. Jesus… Continue reading »
Synopsis: OT XX [C] Sunday on Luke 12: 49-53 (L-16) Introduction: The central theme of today’s readings is that we should courageously live out our religious convictions and principles in our lives, as Jeremiah, Paul and Jesus did theirs, even if doing so should result in our martyrdom and turn society upside down. If no one… Continue reading »
Synopsis OT XIX [C] (Aug 7) Sunday homily on Luke 12:32-48 Introduction: The central theme of today’s readings is the necessity for trusting faith in God’s promises and vigilant preparedness among Christ’s followers. Scripture lessons: The first reading cites the faith-filled preparedness of the ancient Hebrew slaves in Egypt before their mass exodus to the… Continue reading »
Synopsis: OT XVIII Sunday homily (July 31) on Lk 12:13-21 L/16 Introduction: The common theme of today’s readings is that the greedy acquisition of wealth and power is futile, because everything and everyone is “here today and gone tomorrow.” So the meaning of life cannot be found in selfishly hoarding wealth and possessions, but onlyin… Continue reading »
Synopsis: Homily for OT 17 Sunday (July 24) on Lk 11:1-13 (L/16) Introduction: The main themes of today’s Scripture readings are the power of intercessory prayer, the Our Father as the ideal prayer,and the necessity for persistence and perseverance in prayer with trusting faith and boldness. In short, they teach us what to pray and… Continue reading »