 Homilies/Reflections
1 | The Memorial of Blessed Iwene Tansi |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Wed, 20 Jan 2021
Heb. 7:1-3.15-17, Mk 3:1-6. The author of today's first reading places Abraham as a peace-loving one. He was drawn into action in order to rescue his relative from the violence of marauding local w
2 | God will not forget your work and love |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Tue, 19 Jan 2021
Heb. 6:10-20, Mk 2:23-28. Today’s first reading prompts us to loving service even in the ordinary events of everyday life, especially to those of our household. Routine matters and familiar p
3 | New wine for new wineskins |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Mon, 18 Jan 2021
Today's first reading makes us understand that Jesus differs from the high priests of the old covenant, who first had to make sin offerings for themselves and then for those of the people. Earlier
4 | New wine for new wineskins |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Mon, 18 Jan 2021
Today's first reading makes us understand that Jesus differs from the high priests of the old covenant, who first had to make sin offerings for themselves and then for those of the people. Earlier
5 | New wine for new wineskins |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Mon, 18 Jan 2021
Today's first reading makes us understand that Jesus differs from the high priests of the old covenant, who first had to make sin offerings for themselves and then for those of the people. Earlier
6 | New wine for new wineskins |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Mon, 18 Jan 2021
Today's first reading makes us understand that Jesus differs from the high priests of the old covenant, who first had to make sin offerings for themselves and then for those of the people. Earlier
7 | The Lord calls us to bear witness to Him |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Sun, 17 Jan 2021
1 Sam. 3:3-10.19, 1 Cor. 6:13-15.17-20, Jn 1:35-42. Today, we begin the Second Sunday of in Ordinary Time Year B, after the celebration of the Baptism of the Lord that marked the end of the Christm
8 | Jesus invites us to come to Him as we are |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Sat, 16 Jan 2021
Heb. 4:12-16, Mk 12:13-17. In selecting a tax-collector, as recorded in today's Gospel, Jesus calls the least likely person to follow Him. As a tax collector, hired by Roman occupation force, Levi
9 | Stand up, pick up your mat and walk again |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Fri, 15 Jan 2021
Heb. 4:1-5.11, Mk 2:1-12. In today's Gospel, Jesus exemplifies how to adapt to dramatic change and yet move steadily towards God’s rest. At Capernaum, there is a large gathering at the home o
10 | Go and show yourself to the Priest |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Thu, 14 Jan 2021
Heb. 3:7-14, Mk 1:40-45. Today's first reading addresses Jewish Christians, reminding them that they have gone through a desert experience. They, like their ancestors of old, are going through chan
11 | Jesus is merciful to everyone |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Wed, 13 Jan 2021
Heb. 2:14-18, Mk 1:29-39. In today's first reading, the writer to the Hebrews emphasises that since Jesus shared in our human nature, we become the children of God. To be effective our merciful Hig
12 | By the Grace of God He tested death for everyone |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Tue, 12 Jan 2021
Heb. 2:5-12, Mk 1:21-28. In today's Gospel, Jesus freed a man who was possessed by an unclean spirit, a madness that had kept him away from his local community and from God. Though, others before H
13 | Christ is involved in our life |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Mon, 11 Jan 2021
Today is the first day of “Ordinary Time” after Advent, the birth of Christ, the subsequent feasts and with Christ we now enters the world. Today's first reading points to the fact that
14 | The Baptism of the Lord |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Sun, 10 Jan 2021
Ish 55:1-11, 1 Jn 5:1-9, Mk 1:7-11. Today, we celebrate the third of the four manifestations or epiphanies, the Baptism of the Lord as the last day of the liturgical season of Christmas and the beg
15 | Jesus must increase while I must decrease |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Sat, 09 Jan 2021
1 Jn 5:14-21, Jn 3:22-30. Today's first reading brings up the biblical teaching on mortal - “deadly” and venial - “excusable” sins by affirming that “all wrongdoing is
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Fri, 08 Jan 2021
1 Jn 5:5-13, Lk. 5:12-16. Today's first reading dwells on the trinitarian dimension of the testimonies about Jesus: the Spirit, blood and water; that proves the extent of God’s infinite love
17 | The Spirit of the Lord is upon me |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Thu, 07 Jan 2021
1 Jn 4:19-5:4, Lk. 4:14-22. Today's Gospel recounts moment when the Lord proclaimed the truth of God and fulfilment of the wonderful promises of the Salvation of God in Synagogue of His own hometow
18 | If God so loved us, we also must love one another |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Thu, 07 Jan 2021
1 Jn 4:11-18, Mk 6:45-52. This is a wonderful day to ask for the love of God to drive away fear from our hearts as today's first reading makes us understand that there is no room for fear in true love
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Tue, 05 Jan 2021
1 Jn 4:7-10, Mk 6:34-44. In today's first reading, we are reminded of the reason why God chose to reveal Himself to us, because “God is love.” It is precisely through His love for us th
20 | Our belief must be lived out |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Mon, 04 Jan 2021
1 Jn 3:22-4:6, Mt. 4:12-17.23-25. Today's first reading presents us with two key aspects of our work as disciples of Jesus: the first deals with belief or faith, the second deals with actions which
21 | The Epiphany of the Lord |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Sun, 03 Jan 2021
Ish 60:1-6, Eph. 3:2-3.5-6, Mt. 2:1-12. On this Second of Christmas Year B, the Solemnity of Epiphany of the Lord, the Church invites us to celebrates how God, who came to live among us, revealed H
22 | The Memorial of St Basil the great and St Gregory Nazianzen |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Sat, 02 Jan 2021
1 Jn 2:22-28, Jn 1:19-28. By his preaching of repentance, John the Baptist prepared the way for the coming of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. In today's Gospel, John is called the “precursor &rdqu
23 | The Blessing of the New Year with Mary |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Fri, 01 Jan 2021
Num. 6:22-27, Gal. 4:4-7, Lk. 2:16-21. On this first day of the New Year, we celebrate the Solemnity of the "Most Holy Mother of God" (Theotokos - God's bearer), commemorating Mary’s special
24 | The Blessing of the last day of the Year 2020 |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Thu, 31 Dec 2020
1 Jn 2:18-21, Jn 1:1-18. We thank God, the year 2020 has come to ab end, a year that has been challenging, with the pandemic, financial crises, death of loved ones, civil unrest, terrorism and othe
25 | We see things in different light if we focus on God |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Wed, 30 Dec 2020
1 Jn 2:12-17, Lk 2:36-40. A theme of relationship with God enshrouds today's reading. If we continue to deepen our relationship with God, then, we will be able to “see” things in a new
26 | Fidelity to God assures us of the presence of God |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Tue, 29 Dec 2020
1 Jn 2:3-11, Lk. 2:22-35. Today's first reading teaches us that fidelity and love are the surest ways to walk in the presence of God as His faithful people. In today's Gospel, Mary and Joseph also
27 | The Feast of Holy Innocents |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Mon, 28 Dec 2020
1 Jn 1:5-2:2, Mt. 2:13-18. Lacking in moral conscience, Herod was prepared to murder innocent children in order to squash any future threat to his power. At the climax of his cruelty, the holy infa
28 | The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph model for our families |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Sun, 27 Dec 2020
Gen. 15:1-6.21: 1-3, Heb. 11: 8.11-12.17-19, Lk. 2:22-40. On this last Sunday of the year, the Church presents the Holy Family of Nazareth, Jesus, Mary and Joseph as a model for our families. The fami
29 | The First Christian Martryr, St Stephen |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Sat, 26 Dec 2020
Acts 6:8-10.7:54-59, Mt. 10:17-22. In the centuries before the priest Zachariah was put to death by stoning, his last words were shouts of curse: “May the Lord see this and avenge me.”
30 | The Household of David will be the source of the Messiah |
By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK Thu, 24 Dec 2020
2 Sam. 7:1-5.8-12.14.16, Lk. 1:67-79. On this last day of Advent, we are reminded of the promise of God to be with us and provide for us just as He has done and reassured His servants in the past.
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