By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Sat, 25 Sep 2021

Zech. 2:5-9.14-15, Lk. 9:43-45. Today's first reading recounts how the prophet Zechariah was led to proclaim the word of God at the time of return of the chosen people from Babylonian exile, which

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Fri, 24 Sep 2021

Hag. 1:15-2:9, Lk. 9:18-22. The role of the Messiah has been a source of reassurance and also confusion for people over the past millennia. In today's first reading, Haggai prophesies that the

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Thu, 23 Sep 2021

Hag. 1:1-8, Lk. 9:7-9. In today's first reading, prophet Haggai sees that the returning exiles focused on personal issues instead of seeking to do what God's will. They are intent on rebuilding the

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Wed, 22 Sep 2021

Ezra 9:5-9, Lk. 9:1-6. Today's first reading begins with Ezra's confession, identifying himself with his people’s guilt: “My God, I am too ashamed to raise my face to you, for our wicke

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Tue, 21 Sep 2021

Eph. 4:1-7.11-13, Mt. 9:9-13. The ministry and life of Levi, called Matthew demonstrates how God can bring about a turn-around in the spiritual life of a willing and cooperating person to actualise

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Mon, 20 Sep 2021

Ezra 1:1-6, Lk. 8:16-18. There are two extremes on the spectrum of human attitudes in seeking publicity that we must avoid. At one end are those who advocates for show-off. At the other end are tho

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Sun, 19 Sep 2021

Wis. 2:12.17-20, Jam. 3:16-4:3, Mk 9:30-37. On this Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B, the Church invites us to welcome Christ in the poor and lowly. Today's first reading sounds like one

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Sat, 18 Sep 2021

1 Tim. 6:13-16, Lk. 8:4-15. In today's first reading, Paul charges Timothy to continue to do what he has been called to do until Jesus returns to unite all the faithful with His Father. To kno

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Fri, 17 Sep 2021

1 Tim. 6:2-12, Lk. 8:1-3. In today's first reading, Paul encourages Timothy of the need to pay attention to authentic teaching as regards to the false teachings and guidance from those who had prom

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Thu, 16 Sep 2021

1 Tim. 4:12-16, Lk. 7:36-50. When God touches people’s lives, they are changed. Sometimes the Lord Jesus uses other individuals to touch our lives, such was the case of Timothy in today'

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Wed, 15 Sep 2021

Heb. 5:7-9, Jn 19:25-27. When someone we love suffers, we suffer along with them. The more we love someone, the more we suffer when they suffer. This is true of parents when their children suffer p

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Tue, 14 Sep 2021

Num. 21:4-9, Phil. 2:6-11, Jn 3:13-17. "Far be it from me to glory except in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world" (Gal. 6:14). How ca

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Mon, 13 Sep 2021

1 Tim. 2:1-8, Lk. 7:1-10. The mission statement in today's first reading is clear and engaging: that God desires that all be save and come to the knowledge of the truth. Jesus gave Himself as ranso

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Sun, 12 Sep 2021

Ish 50:5-9, Jam. 2:14-18, Mk 8:27-35. On this Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B, the Church invites us to reflect on the quality of our faith in our daily living. James in the second rea

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Sat, 11 Sep 2021

1 Tim. 1:15-17, Lk. 6:43-49. In today's first reading, Paul shares with Timothy how he has turned from one of the most ardent opponents of message of Jesus to one of the most dramatic proponents of

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Fri, 10 Sep 2021

1 Tim. 1:1-2.12-14, Lk. 6:39-42. Our limited insight into each other makes it dangerous to make judgements about others. It can be tempting to think that we see clearly whereas others are blind, su

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Thu, 09 Sep 2021

Col. 3:12-17, Lk. 6:27-38. Today's Liturgy provides us with some practical ways to live our life in gratitude to, and imitation of God our Father. In the first reading, Paul gives to the faithful a

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Wed, 08 Sep 2021

Mic. 5:1-4, Mt. 1:1-16.18-23. Today we celebrate the birth of Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Since Jesus is the perfect expression of God’s love, Mary is the foreshadowing of that love. If Jesus

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Tue, 07 Sep 2021

Col. 2:6-15, Lk. 6:12-19. We may have met individuals in our lives who radiate a sense of joy and love of the Lord. They go out of their way to allow us to experience what a relationship with God i

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Mon, 06 Sep 2021

Col. 1:24-2:3, Lk. 6:6-11. In today's first reading, Paul shares with the faithful of Colossae how hard he had worked in advancing the message of hope to those who in ages past were never allowed t

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Sun, 05 Sep 2021

Ish 35:4-7, Jam. 2:1-5, Mk 7:31-37. On this Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B, the Church challenges us to reach out and touch some of the children of His Father, especially those most in

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Sat, 04 Sep 2021

Col. 1:21-23, Lk. 6:1-5. In today's first reading, Paul reminds the faithful in Colossae that they have been gifted by God and elevated from their sinful state in which they were alienated from God

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Fri, 03 Sep 2021

Col. 1:15-20, Lk. 5:33-39. Today's first reading presents us with Christ-hymn used in the early liturgy, which attributes a key role in creation to Christ, the firstborn of all creatures, who is th

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Thu, 02 Sep 2021

Col. 1:9-14, Lk. 5:1-11. In today's first reading, Paul teaches that holiness is gained by the normal activities of daily life if done in a spirit of faith and trusting the grace of God. The usual

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Thu, 02 Sep 2021

Col. 1:9-14, Lk. 5:1-11. In today's first reading, Paul teaches that holiness is gained by the normal activities of daily life if done in a spirit of faith and trusting the grace of God. The usual

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Wed, 01 Sep 2021

1 Col. 1:1-8, Lk. 4:38-44. The main crisis of faith in our time is the disconnect between our belief and practical life styles. That is why Paul is more eager to commend the Christians in Colossae

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Tue, 31 Aug 2021

1 Thess. 5:1-6.9-11, Lk. 4:31-37. In today's first reading, Paul urges the faithfuls in Thessalonians to be alert for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Although Paul’s view of the imminent

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Mon, 30 Aug 2021

1 Thess. 4:13-18, Lk 4:16-30. Today's first reading is a modified teaching of the concept of the imminent (immediate) return of the Lord Jesus. Paul had earlier taught that Jesus would return soon

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Sun, 29 Aug 2021

Deut. 4:1-8, Jam. 1:17-18.22-27, Mk 7:1-8:21-23. On this Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B, the Church invites us to strive to become true worshippers of God the Father. Thus, the entire

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Fri, 27 Aug 2021

1 Thess. 4:1-8, Mt. 25:1-13. In today's first reading, Paul urges the faithful Thessalonians to seek a closer relationship with God by striving more diligently to live a pure and holy life. This ex