Homilies/Reflections

Homilies/Reflections

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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