Easter Sunday Homily (on John 20:1-9) L-17 Introduction: Significance of Easter: Easter is the greatest and the most important feast in the Church for three reasons: 1) The Resurrection of Christ is the basis of our Christian Faith. It is the greatest of the miracles, for it proves that Jesus is God. That is why St…. Continue reading »
Synopsis of Lent V [A] Homily on John 11:1-45 (L/17) Introduction: Death with hope in resurrection, is the central theme of the Scripture readings for the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Scripture lessons: Reporting his vision in the first reading, Ezekiel bears witness to the reanimation of the dead Israel in preparation for her return to the Promised… Continue reading »
Synopsis of Lent IV Sunday [A] Homily on Jn 9:1-41 (L/17) Introduction: The fourth Sunday of Lent is known as “Laetare (Rejoice) Sunday,” expressing the Church’s joy in anticipation of the Resurrection of our Lord. Today’s readings both remind us that it is God who gives us proper vision in body as well as in… Continue reading »
Synopsis: Lent III [A] Sunday Homily on Jn 4:5-42 (L/17) Introduction: Today’s readings are centered on Baptism and new life. Living water represents God’s Spirit Who comes to us in Baptism, penetrating every aspect of our lives and quenching our spiritual thirst. The Holy Spirit of God, the Word of God and the Sacraments of… Continue reading »
Introduction: The common theme of today’s readings is metamorphosis or transformation. The readings invite us to work with the assistance of the Holy Spirit to transform our lives by renewing them during Lent, and to radiate the glory and grace of the transfigured Lord which we have received to all around us by our Spirit-filled… Continue reading »
Lent I [A] Homily on Mt 4:1-11 (L/17) Introduction: Lent is primarily the time of intense spiritual preparation for conquering our temptations using the means Jesus used during his forty days of preparation in the desert for his public life. It is also the time for renewing our lives for the celebration of Easter with… Continue reading »
Synopsis of OT VIII [A] Sunday Homily on Mt 6:24-34) (L/17) Introduction: Today’s readings give us an invitation to avoid unnecessary worries by putting our trust in the love and providential care of a loving and merciful God, and by living each day’s life as it comes, doing His will and realizing His presence within… Continue reading »
Introduction: Today’s readings explain why Christians are expected to be holy and how we are meant to become holy people. The first and second readings give us reasons why we should be holy and the Gospel describes four methods of becoming holy people prescribed for us by Jesus.
Homily OT VI [A] Mt 5:17-37 Introduction: Today’s readings challenge us to choose freely and wisely to observe the laws given by a loving and caring God. He revealed His laws to His Chosen People through Moses and the prophets in the Old Testament, and through His own Son, Jesus, in the New Testament. For… Continue reading »
Introduction: The common theme of today’s three readings is our mission to the world as salt and light. Scripture lessons: In our first reading, the Lord God through His prophet Isaiah gives us examples of how we are to allow the light of God to shine through us. “Share your bread with the hungry, sheltering… Continue reading »