Central theme: 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 uncertainty concerning the end time when “Christ will come… Continue reading »
Central theme: Today’s readings invite us to live out a total commitment to serve God with a humble and generous heart, free from pride and prejudice. Scripture lessons summarized: 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… Continue reading »
NOVEMBER 1, ALL SAINTS DAY One-page synopsis: The feast and its objectives: All baptized Christians who have died and are now with God in glory are considered saints. All Saints Day is intended to honor the memory of countless unknown and uncanonized saints who have no feast days. Today we thank God for giving ordinary… Continue reading »
The central theme of today’s readings is the overflowing mercy and kindness of a loving, healing and forgiving God for His children. (Add an anecdote) Scripture lessons summarized: 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… Continue reading »
OT XXIX [B] (Oct 21): Mk 10:35-45 (L-18) Central theme: Today’s Scripture readings describe leadership as the sacrificial service done for others and offer Jesus as the best example. They also explain the servant leadership of Jesus, pinpointing service and sacrifice as the criteria of greatness in Christ’s Kingdom. Scripture lessons summarized: The first reading… Continue reading »