Homilies/Reflections
| 1 | Whoever comes to Me will not be hungry |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Tue, 16 Apr 2024
Acts 7:51–8:1, Jn 6:30-35. Today’s first reading compares Stephen’s martyrdom to the passion of Christ. Both of them were tried for blasphemy and condemned by the Sanhedrin. At th
| 2 | They saw the face of Stephen glowing like the face of an Angel |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Mon, 15 Apr 2024
Acts 6:8-15, Jn 6:22-29. Today’s first reading recounts the story of the martyrdom of Stephen, the first martyr of the Church and one of the seven Deacons who were tasked with the distributio
| 3 | We can be sure that we know God only by keeping His Commandments |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Sun, 14 Apr 2024
Acts 3:13-15.17-19, 1 Jn 2:1-5, Lk. 24:35-48. On this Third Sunday of Easter Year B, the Church reminds us of the sacrifice of Christ that takes our sins away. Today’s first reading presents
| 4 | Choose among yourself reputable men |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Sat, 13 Apr 2024
Acts 6:1-7, Jn 6:16-21. Today’s first reading shows a blend of faith and reason. It confirms how the Apostles resolved an emerging problem in the Christian community by a reasonable proposal
| 5 | If the claim is false as the others, it must fail |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Fri, 12 Apr 2024
Acts 5:34-42, Jn 6:1-15. Today’s first reading mentions several false messianic claimants who misled people in the previous years. At a meeting of the Council, Gamaliel proposed a sensible wa
| 6 | We testify and so does the Holy Spirit |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Thu, 11 Apr 2024
Acts 5:27-33, Jn 3:31-36. Today’s first reading offers an instance of radically following Jesus: “We testify and so does the Holy Spirit,” said Peter. It suggests that we need the
| 7 | Will act in the Light of Day |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Wed, 10 Apr 2024
Acts 5:17-26, Jn 3:16-21. After being freed from prison, Peter and John returned to the Temple and spoke their message to an enthusiastic audience. In today’s first reading, Peter and John ig
| 8 | Special Growth needs the Community of Faith |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Tue, 09 Apr 2024
: Acts 4:32-37, Jn 3:7-15. Today’s first reading relates how the early Christians lived a communal life and shared their possessions, such that there was no one in financial distress. This to
| 9 | Annunciation of the Lord |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Mon, 08 Apr 2024
Ish 7:10-14.8:10, Heb. 10:4-10, Lk. 1:26-38. We celebrate the Annunciation to Mary and the start of her Divine pregnancy, nine months before December 25th, in order to place Christ’s concepti
| 10 | Get out of your self confinement with the Divine Mercy |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Sun, 07 Apr 2024
Acts 4:32-35, 1 Jn 5:1-6, Jn 20:19-31. On this Second Sunday of Easter also known as Divine Mercy Sunday, the Church invites us to embrace peace and enjoy the mercy of God. Today’s first read
| 11 | There is no name so Sweet like the Name Jesus |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Sat, 06 Apr 2024
Acts 4:13-21, Mk 16:9-15. As the Sanhedrin, Judaism’s ruling body, rejected the notion that Jesus could be the Messiah, so they denied that He had risen from the dead. To believe this would d
| 12 | Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Fri, 05 Apr 2024
Acts 4:1-12, Jn 21:1-14. After a night in jail, Peter and John were brought before the Jewish religious leaders. They were challenged to present the authority that enabled them to heal and preach.
| 13 | Christ offers us real peace |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Thu, 04 Apr 2024
Acts 3:11-26, Lk. 24:35-48. Today’s first reading takes record of how Peter saw how Jesus made visible and tangible all that the Jews had hoped, over many centuries. According to him, all the
| 14 | Talk about Jesus to Journey with Jesus |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Wed, 03 Apr 2024
Acts 3: 1-10, Lk. 24:13-35. Today’s first reading story dramatises Peter’s healing powers as he called on Jesus’ name. Not only was the crippled man cured, he jumped up and entere
| 15 | Let us seek God even in our grief |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Tue, 02 Apr 2024
Acts 2:36-41, Jn 20:11-18. A fascinating side of Easter stories is the gradual recognition of the risen Christ by His disciples. Today’s Gospel report about Mary Magdalene challenging t
| 16 | Tell My Disciples to Meet Me in Galilee |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Mon, 01 Apr 2024
Acts 2:14.22-33, Mt. 28:8-15. Today’s first reading presents us with Peter’s first sermon after descent of the Holy Spirit. With the power of the Holy Spirit, Peter boldly proclaimed th
| 17 | Alleluia! The Lord has Risen as He said!! Alleluia!!! |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Sun, 31 Mar 2024
Acts 10:34.37-43, Col 3: 1-4, Jn 20:19. Alleluia, the Lord has risen, as He said. As we solemnly celebrate the resurrection of Jesus the Christ, the Church reminds us of the life-transforming event
| 18 | Waiting for the Resurrection |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Sat, 30 Mar 2024
Gen. 1:1-2:2, Gen. 22:1-18; Ex. 14:15-15:1, Ex. 15:1-2.3-4.5-6.17-18, Ish 54:5-14, Ish 55:1-11, Bar. 3:9-15.32-4:4, Ezk. 36:16-17.18-28, Rom. 6:3-11; Mt. 16:1-7. During the daytime on Holy Saturday
| 19 | Behold the wood of the Cross |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Fri, 29 Mar 2024
Ish 52:13-53:12, Heb. 4:14-16.5:7-9, Jn 18:1-19:42. Today we remember primarily everything that our Lord Jesus did in bearing up all the burdens of our many sins. Jesus willingly sacrificed and off
| 20 | In the Eucharistic Christ enters our lives to set us free |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Thu, 28 Mar 2024
Ex. 12:1-8.11-14, 1 Cor. 11:23-26, Jn 13:1-15. The Priests gather around their respective shepherds at the Chrism Mass to renew their vows and commitment to the Lord. At this Mass, the blessing and
| 21 | God brings out the good out of evil |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Wed, 27 Mar 2024
Ish 50:4-9, Mt. 26:14-25. The Wednesday during the Holy week is referred to as “Spy Wednesday,” to signify the day Jesus was betrayed to His enemies by one of His closest associat
| 22 | Jesus is the Light of the Nation |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Tue, 26 Mar 2024
Ish 49:1-6, Jn 13:21-33.36-38. Our Lord’s apparently futile attempt to renew and purify His Jewish people would not end with the crucifixion. Through this loving outpouring of His life,
| 23 | Mary kept the scent for burial |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Mon, 25 Mar 2024
Ish 42:1-7, Jn 12:1-11. On this Monday of Holy week, we continue our journey with Jesus during His last days before His Hour of Glory. Today’s first reading presents us with “the Suffer
| 24 | Triumphant Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Sun, 24 Mar 2024
MkMk 11:1-10, Ish 50:4-7, Phil. 2:6-11, Mk 14:1-15:47. We begin the Holy week with the celebration of the Palm, as we recall the events of the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem.
| 25 | I Long to Gather the Dispersed Children of God |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Sat, 23 Mar 2024
Ezk. 37:21-28, Jn 11:45-56. God desires to renew the covenant, the Divine relationship with the dispersed chosen people. The former northern tribes of Israel and the southern tribes of Judah will b
| 26 | The Father is in Me and I Am in the Father |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Fri, 22 Mar 2024
Jer. 20:10-13, Jn 10:31-42. Today’s first reading reports the increasing tension between Jeremiah and his audience. Even those who were once considered his friends turned against him. Jeremia
| 27 | If the Son of Man makes you free, you will be free indeed |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Wed, 20 Mar 2024
Dan. 3:14-20.91-92.95, Jn 8:31-42. Those who speak the truth that comes from God and are in close relationship with God often find themselves in opposition with those who are in authority over them
| 28 | Solemnity of St Joseph, Husband of Mary |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Tue, 19 Mar 2024
2 Sam. 7:4-5.12-14.16, Rom. 4:13.16-18.22, Mt. 1:16.18-21.24. Today the Church celebrates the Solemnity of St Joseph, husband of Mary because of his service to Jesus and Mary during their family li
| 29 | You Know what is hidden and are Aware of All Things |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Mon, 18 Mar 2024
Dan. 13:1-9.15-17.19-30.33-62, Jn 8:1-11. Today’s first reading presents us with the story of Susanna, a Jewess who was in exile in Babylon, with her husband who was a respected man in the Je
| 30 | Dying to live required Sacrificial Obedience |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Sun, 17 Mar 2024
Jer. 31:31-34, Heb. 5:7-9, Jn 12:20-33. On this Fifth Sunday of Lent Year B, the Church challenges us to remain steadfast and not give up at this critical time, persevere to the end and our victory
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