Homilies/Reflections
| 1 | The Lord heals |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Sat, 10 Jun 2023
Tobit 12:1.5-15.20, Mark 12:38-44. In today’s first reading, Archangel Raphael proclaims the importance of giving God the glory that is due as one realises how mightily God works in the lives
| 2 | Sit at my right |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Fri, 09 Jun 2023
Tobit 11:5-17, Mark 12:35-37. Today’s first reading recounts the return of Tobias and his new wife, Sarah, to the house of his parents, Tobit and Anna. As they approach home, Archangel
| 3 | The Lord our God is one Lord |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Thu, 08 Jun 2023
Tobit 6:10-11.7:1.9-17.8:4-9, Mark 12:28-34. Some of the best Biblical glimpses of marriage and family life appear in today’s first reading. The bride’s father, Raguel, expresses a nobl
| 4 | They are like the Angels |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Wed, 07 Jun 2023
Tobit 3:1-11.16-17, Mark 12:18-27. In distress, Tobit prayed to the Lord and the Lord heard him. Today’s first reading recounts how his prayer helped Tobias' journey to be productive. H
| 5 | Hear O Israel the Lord our God is one Lord |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Tue, 06 Jun 2023
Tobit 2:9-14, Mark 12: 13-17. Today’s first reading teaches us the virtue of perseverance, at whose heart there should be love, leavened with humour. Tobit’s wife feels that her h
| 6 | The Memorial of St Boniface |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Mon, 05 Jun 2023
Tobit 1:3.2:1-8, Mk 12:1-12. In an age of shifting cultural values, we need the strong wisdom of today’s first reading, which integrates religion with everyday life. The deeply-held family va
| 7 | The Most Holy Trinity and Undivided Unity |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Sun, 04 Jun 2023
Ex. 34:4-6.8-9, 2 Cor. 13:11-13, Jn 3:16-18. On this Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity; that the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit
| 8 | Memorial of St Justin the Martyr |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Thu, 01 Jun 2023
Sirach 42:15-25, Mark 10:46-52. The wonders of God’s creation are proclaimed in today’s first reading, from outward things to inner mysteries, from the beauty of nature to the dep
| 9 | The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Wed, 31 May 2023
Zeph. 3:14-18, Lk. 1:39-56. The celebration of the Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth is recounts Mary’s visit to her cousin Elizabeth. It reminds us of the importance of personal relation
| 10 | Almsgiving and charitable acts should be practiced |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Tue, 30 May 2023
Sirach 35:1-12, Mark 10:28-31. As we return to the Ordinary season of the Liturgical year, we are reminded that almsgiving and charitable acts are to be practiced as a response to what God has alre
| 11 | Mary Mother of the Church |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Mon, 29 May 2023
Gen. 3:9-15.20, Jn 19:25-34. As we mark the beginning of the second part of the Ordinary Time, a day after Pentecost is promulgated on 3rd March, 2019 as memorial of Mary Mother of the Church. With
| 12 | The Comforter has Come |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Sun, 28 May 2023
Acts 2:1-11, 1 Cor. 12:3-7.12-13, Jn 20:19-23. As we celebrate Pentecost Sunday, the coming of the Holy Spirit, the birthday of the Church and end of the Easter Season, the Church invites us
| 13 | Waiting for the Paraclete |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Sat, 27 May 2023
Acts 28:16-20, 30-31, Jn 21:20-25. Today’s first reading brings the “Missionary Journey” of Paul to a close. Every phase and every experience, whether hard or easy, is part of our
| 14 | The Memorial of St Philip Neri |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Fri, 26 May 2023
THE MEMORIAL OF ST PHILIP NERI: Acts 25:13-21, Jn 21:15-19. Before Jesus was crucified Peter denied Jesus three times. After Jesus rose from the dead he appeared to Peter and asked him three times:
| 15 | That your love for me may live in them |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Thu, 25 May 2023
Acts 22:30; 23:6-11, Jn 17: 20-26. Today’s first reading presents Paul’s defense before the Sanhedrin. Being aware of the differences between the Pharisees and Sadducees, Paul ali
| 16 | There is more happiness in giving than in receiving |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Wed, 24 May 2023
Acts 20:28-38, Jn 17:11-19. Today’s first reading presents us with Paul’s farewell speech to the elders in Ephesus. As Paul enjoined them to remember his example of manual labour and ti
| 17 | You know how I lived among |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Tue, 23 May 2023
Acts 20:17-27, Jn 17:1-11. Today’s readings report famous last words from Paul and Jesus. Today’s first reading reports that Paul must proceed to Jerusalem and hopes, if he survives the
| 18 | Memorial of St Rita of Cascia |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Mon, 22 May 2023
Acts 19:1-8, Jn 16:29-33. God the Father is with us as He was with Jesus during His public ministry. The risen Lord Jesus is also with us as the Holy Spirit is poured into our hearts. Even when alo
| 19 | If you can have some share in the suffering of Christ, be Glad |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Sun, 21 May 2023
Acts 1:12-14, 1 Pet. 4:13-16, Jn 17:1-1. On this Seventh Sunday of Easter Year A, the Church invites us to reflect on the time between the Ascension of the Lord Jesus and Pentecost, a time of antic
| 20 | Ask and you will receive and so your joy will be complete |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Sat, 20 May 2023
Acts 18:23-28, Jn 16:23-28. Today’s first reading describes the early Christians support and help for each other in the faith. Paul strengthened the local communities and Apollos, a very gift
| 21 | Your grief will be turn to Joy |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Fri, 19 May 2023
Acts 18:9-18, Jn 16: 20-23. Today’s first reading reports Paul’s pilgrimage to Jerusalem by taking the Jewish Nazirite vow (Num. 6:1-21). With dedication to God, he shaved his head and
| 22 | The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Thu, 18 May 2023
Acts 1: 1-11, Eph. 1:17-23, Mt. 28:16-20. As we celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, the Church invites us to allow our hearts ascend with Him. Today’s first reading re
| 23 | In Him that we live and move and have our being |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Wed, 17 May 2023
Acts 17:15.22-18:1, Jn 16:12-15. Addressing a curious Athenian audience, Paul assisted them to appreciate the Divine influence on human life. In today’s first reading, Paul pointed to one of
| 24 | Don’t do yourself any harm; we are all here |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Tue, 16 May 2023
Acts 16:22-34, Jn 16: 5-11. Today’s first reading recounts how Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, while the earthquake broke down the prison gates. While they could have es
| 25 | Don’t do yourself any harm; we are all here |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Tue, 16 May 2023
Acts 16:22-34, Jn 16: 5-11. Today’s first reading recounts how Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, while the earthquake broke down the prison gates. While they could have es
| 26 | We are produce of Grace and Generosity of God |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Mon, 15 May 2023
Acts 16:11-15, Jn 15:26-16:4. Today’s first reading suggests that the appropriate response to the experience of being graced is to grace others in return. Having received the gift of the Gosp
| 27 | The Holy Spirit will teach you the complete Truth |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Sun, 14 May 2023
Acts 8:5-8.14-17, 1 Pet. 3:15-18, Jn 14:15-21. On this Sixth Sunday of Easter Year A, the Church invites us to give our total submission and obedience to God. Out of obedience to God’s will,
| 28 | You did not choose Me, I chose you |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Fri, 12 May 2023
Acts 15:22-31, Jn 15:12-17. According to today’s first reading, the Christians in Jerusalem accepted the conclusion reached at the Jerusalem Council, by welcoming Gentile converts into the Ch
| 29 | Remain in my Love |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Thu, 11 May 2023
Acts 15:7-21, Jn 15:9-11. Today’s first reading presents us with the outcome of the first council of the Church, the Jerusalem council. Thus, Paul and James put forward the guidelines from th
| 30 | Let go of old self |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Wed, 10 May 2023
EASTERTIDE SPIRITUAL DIET: Acts 15:1-6, Jn 15:1-8. Though letting go of painful experiences can be helpful to spiritual growth, it is nevertheless very difficult to do. Such experiences lead us to
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