Synopsis of OT VI [B] Homily on Mark 1: 40-45 Introduction: All three readings today teach us that we are called to become pure and holy. But we don’t become holy by some ritual observances. We become holy by confessing our sins to God and offering our lives for God’s glory and by sharing God’s love with… Continue reading »
SYNOPSIS OF O.T. V [B] (Feb 4) HOMILY on Mk 1: 29-39 Introduction: Today’s readings challenge us to avoid Job’s pessimistic and cynical view of life as a chain of pain and sufferings and to accept life with hope and optimism as a precious gift from God, using it to do good for others and spending… Continue reading »
Synopsis of OT IV Sunday Homily on Mark 1:21-28 introduction: The common theme of today’s readings is Divine authority as exercised in this world by the prophets of the Old Testament in their messages, by the apostles (including St. Paul), in their writings and teaching in the New Testament, and by Jesus in his teaching and healing… Continue reading »
SYNOPSIS OF O.T. III SUNDAY HOMILY : MK 1:14-20 Introduction: The three readings today underline the absolute necessity for us of repentance and a prompt response to God’s call. Scripture lessons: The first reading tells us how God had to deal with the disobedient, fleeing prophet Jonah to turn him around (convert him), so that, repenting, he would… Continue reading »
Ordinary Time: Second Sunday Ready! At your Service! A “call narrative” is the appropriate term to speak of our readings today. In the Old Testament passage we hear of God’s call to the young boy Samuel; the Gospel describes the invitation of Jesus to Andrew and Simon. All three individuals respond with generosity, following an… Continue reading »
SYNOPSIS OF OT II SUNDAY [B] Homily Jn 1:35-42 (L/18) Introduction: The main theme of today’s Scripture readings is Divine vocation – that everyone is called by God to be a witness for Christ by doing something for others with his or her life, using his or her unique gifts and blessings. Hence, today’s readings remind us of our… Continue reading »
O.T. 34 Christ the King (Nov 22) – Dn 7:13-14; Rv 1:5-8; Jn 18:33b-37(L/15) Introduction: This Sunday, at the end of Church’s liturgical year, the readings describe the enthronement of the victorious Christ as King in Heaven in all his glory. Instituting this Feast of Christ the King, Pope Pius XI proclaimed: “Pax Christi in… Continue reading »
SYNOPSIS OF OT XXXIII [B] HOMILY ON Mk 13:24-32 (L/15) Introduction: Today’s readings give us the assurance that our God will be with us all the days of our lives and that we will have the ongoing presence of the Holy Spirit in our midst, guiding, protecting and strengthening us in spite of our necessary… Continue reading »
Introduction: Today’s readings invite us to live out a total commitment to God’s service with a humble and generous heart, free from pride and prejudice. Scripture lessons: The first reading and the Gospel today present poor widows who sacrificially gave their whole lives and means of livelihood to God, symbolizing the supreme sacrifice Jesus would… Continue reading »
Introduction: The central theme of today’s readings is the overflowing mercy and kindness of a loving, healing and forgiving God for His children. Scripture lessons: The first reading tells us how a forgiving and compassionate God has been healing the spiritual blindness of His Chosen People by subjecting them to captivity in Babylon and now… Continue reading »