Homilies/Reflections
| 1 | The Lord is patient with us |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Sat, 27 Jul 2024
Jer. 7:1-11, Mt. 13:24-30. In true prophetic style Jeremiah’s Temple sermon insists that ritual must be balanced by practical morality. In today’s first reading, Jeremiah insists that r
| 2 | Memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Fri, 26 Jul 2024
Jer. 3:14-17, Mt. 13:18-22. In today’s first reading, Jeremiah calls for strong family bond to unite people in sincerity with a hopeful spirit. In agreement with
| 3 | Feast of St James the Great |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Thu, 25 Jul 2024
2 Cor. 4:7-15, Mt. 20:20-28. Today we celebrate the Feast of St James the Great, to distinguish him from James son of Alpheus. James was the elder brother of John the Apostle and Evangelist.
| 4 | Openness to the word of God |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Wed, 24 Jul 2024
Jer. 1:1.4-10, Mt. 13:1-9. In today’s first reading, the prophet Jeremiah attributes His call to God’s care for him, even before his birth. Surrendering to providence, Jeremiah glimpsed
| 5 | Whoever does the will of my Father |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Tue, 23 Jul 2024
Micah 7:14-15, 18-20, Mt. 12:46-50. Today we reflect on what makes us special in the sight of God. In today’s first reading, the prophet Micah remarks that God is always faithful to the promi
| 6 | Feast of St Mary Magdalene |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Mon, 22 Jul 2024
Songs 3:1-4, 2 Cor. 5:14-17, Jn 20:1-2.11-18. On this Feast of St Mary Magdalene, today’s readings present an aspect of Mary Magdalene as she sought the Lord to have a closer relationship wit
| 7 | The Lord is our ideal Shepherd |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Sun, 21 Jul 2024
: Jer. 23:1-6, Eph. 2:13-18, Mk 6:30-34. On this Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B, the Church invites us to imitate the leadership qualities of Christ. In many areas of life there is a cris
| 8 | Work Out evil on their Couches |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Sat, 20 Jul 2024
Micah 2:1-5, Mt. 12:14-21. To retain the privilege of being God’s elect, called to be His own, we need to practice kindness, compassion and a healthy humility. Today’s first readi
| 9 | I Desire Mercy, not Sacrifice |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Fri, 19 Jul 2024
: Ish 38:1-6.21-22.7-8, Mt. 12:1-8. Today we are reminded that God is the giver of life and Lord of the Sabbath. In today’s first reading, Isaiah recounts the story of king Hezekiah’s sickness and
| 10 | I Desire Mercy, not Sacrifice |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Fri, 19 Jul 2024
: Ish 38:1-6.21-22.7-8, Mt. 12:1-8. Today we are reminded that God is the giver of life and Lord of the Sabbath. In today’s first reading, Isaiah recounts the story of king Hezekiah’s sickness and
| 11 | Take my Yoke upon you and learn from Me |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Thu, 18 Jul 2024
Ish 26:7-9.12.16-19, Mt. 11:28-30. Isaiah has seen a great decline of faith among his people. Thus, in today’s first reading, Isaiah prays: “My soul yearns for you in the night, my spir
| 12 | I bless you Father, Lord of Heaven and Earth |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Wed, 17 Jul 2024
Ish 10:5-7.13-16, Mt. 11:25-27. In today’s first reading, Isaiah regards Assyria as a rod of God’s anger, to punish, correct and restore Israel to just and moral living. Yet when Assyri
| 13 | Unless your Faith is Firm, you will not be Confirmed |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Tue, 16 Jul 2024
Ish 7:1-9, Mt. 11:20-24. In today’s first reading, Isaiah offered a maxim about faith, with significant implications: “Unless your faith is firm, you will not be confirmed.” This
| 14 | Unless your Faith is Firm. |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Mon, 15 Jul 2024
Ish 7:1-9, Mt. 11:20-24. In today’s first reading, Isaiah offered a maxim about faith, with significant implications: “Unless your faith is firm, you will not be confirmed.”
| 15 | Memorial of St Bonaventure |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Mon, 15 Jul 2024
Ish 1:10-17, Mt. 10:34-11:1. The religious scene in Isaiah’s time seemed so perfectly observant that one could easily have overlooked the injustices and suffering in homes and places of
| 16 | Journey with the Lord in the Path He threads |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Sun, 14 Jul 2024
Amos 7:12-15, Eph. 1:3-14, Mk 6:7-13. On this Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B, the Church invites us to journey with the Lord in the path of justice and truth. Such a journey is put
| 17 | No Disciple is above His Teacher |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Sat, 13 Jul 2024
Ish 6:1-8, Mt. 10:24-33. There is a lot of talk these days about self-esteem and self- realisation. Today’s readings speak about a different esteem and realisation and a different understandi
| 18 | I will heal their defection |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Fri, 12 Jul 2024
Hos. 14:2-10, Mt. 10:16-23. The prophet Hosea’s pure and lofty ideals for marriage would not permit him to divorce his wife, despite her repeated infidelities. The covenant model kept t
| 19 | Memorial of St Benedict |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Thu, 11 Jul 2024
Hos. 11:1-4.8-9, Mt. 10:7-15. In today’s first reading, Hosea gives us the image of God’s having taken care of Israel as a child, tending to Israel’s need, yet Israel did not real
| 20 | Jesus sent His Apostles to their immediate environment first |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Wed, 10 Jul 2024
Hos. 10:1-3.7-8.12, Mt. 10:1-7. In today’s first reading, Hosea calls for a return to God, after all the unfaithfulness of the chosen people in the northern kingdom of Israel. Hosea’s e
| 21 | Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Tue, 09 Jul 2024
Hos. 8:4-7.11-13, Mt. 9:32-38. Hosea experienced the infidelity of his wife, Gomer and knows how much pain that has caused him. In today’s first reading, Hosea presents an image of God who ha
| 22 | Our Faith matters |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Mon, 08 Jul 2024
Hos. 2:16.17-18.21-22, Mt. 9:18-26. Compassion, love and healing are what God offers us, if we turn to God and seek a trusting relationship with Him. In today’s first reading, God&rsquo
| 23 | A prophet is not without honour, except in his country |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Sun, 07 Jul 2024
Ezk. 2:2-5, 2 Cor. 12:7-10, Mk 6:1-6. On this Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B, the Church invites us to live according to the way of love, justice and compassion of God. In today’s
| 24 | New Wine, New wine skin |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Sat, 06 Jul 2024
Amos 9:11-15, Mt. 9:14-17. After all his prophecies of doom and disaster, Amos spoke of a time of restoration for Israel as recounted in today’s first reading. Amos came to the end of his pro
| 25 | What I want is mercy not sacrifice |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Fri, 05 Jul 2024
Amos 8:4-6.9-12, Mt. 9:9-13. In today’s first reading, Amos demonstrates that God is aware of all the evil deeds and actions of men. Amos announced a looming crisis for Israel: for thei
| 26 | Courage, your sins are forgiven you |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Thu, 04 Jul 2024
Amos 7:10-17, Mt. 9:1-8. Amos, the man from the Southern kingdom of Israel, who used to take care of sheep and sycamore trees, has a difficult task of being a prophet. He spoke many hard and harsh
| 27 | Feast of St Thomas, the Apostle |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Wed, 03 Jul 2024
Eph. 2:19-22, Jn 20:24-29. Today the Church celebrates the Feast of St Thomas, one of the Twelve Apostles of the Lord, also known as Didymus or Twin. He was quite known in the Gospels as a figure who
| 28 | Save us, Lord, we are going down |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Tue, 02 Jul 2024
Amos 3:1-8.4: 11-12, Mt. 8:23-27. In today’s first reading, Amos threatens God’s vengeance on those who refused to repent. Amos went ahead to cite the classic ruin of Sodom and Gomorrah
| 29 | I will follow you wherever you Go |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Mon, 01 Jul 2024
Amos 2:6-10.13-16, Mt. 8:18-22. In today’s first reading, Amos cites a long list of social abuses in which the poor were wronged and put down. The rich trampled the heads of the weak into the
| 30 | Do not be afraid, Only have Faith |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Sun, 30 Jun 2024
Wis. 1:13-15.2:23-24, 2 Cor. 8:7.9.13-15, Mk 5:21-43. On this Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B, the Church invites us to journey with Christ to have abundant of life. True life can be expe
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