By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Sun, 28 Nov 2021

Jer. 33:14-16, 1 Thess. 3:12–4:2, Lk. 21:25-28.34-36. On this First Sunday of Advent and the beginning of a new Liturgical Year C, the Church invites us to 're-live' the Mysteries of Christ a

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Sat, 27 Nov 2021

Dan. 7:15-27, Lk. 21:34-36. In today's first reading, Daniel the prophet was terrified by visions in the night of the ultimate triumph of the righteous one. Persecution raged and the beast who rava

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Fri, 26 Nov 2021

Dan. 7:2-14, Lk. 21:29-33. Today's first reading describes the four succession of kingdoms between the Babylonian Exile and the time of destruction of the Temple by Antiochus Epiphanes until God es

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Thu, 25 Nov 2021

Dan. 6:12-28, Lk. 21:20-28. Today's first reading describes what took place when the Persian king, Darius, took over the kingdom formerly held by the Babylonians. Darius decreed that for thirty day

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Wed, 24 Nov 2021

Dan. 5:1-6.13-14.16-17.23-28, Lk. 21:12-19. Today's first reading accounts for the divine “writing on the wall” when the king of Babylon throws a royal banquet for the nobles and leader

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Tue, 23 Nov 2021

Dan. 2:31-45, Lk. 21:5-11. At the end of the liturgical year we have some of the most symbol-laden literature in the Scriptures. This apocalyptic symbols speaks of destruction, loss, conflict and d

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Mon, 22 Nov 2021

Dan. 1:1-6.8-20, Lk. 21:1-4. Today's first reading presents us with the story of Daniel and his three Jewish companions who had been placed in positions of service to the king of Babylon. By t

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Sun, 21 Nov 2021

Dan. 7: 13-14, Rev. 1:5-8, Jn 18: 33b-37. As we come to the last Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B, the Church invites us to celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the Universal King. This Solemnity is the

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Sat, 20 Nov 2021

1 Macc. 6:1-13, Lk. 20:27-40. Today's first reading narrates how Antiochus IV Epiphanes, the king of the Seleucid Greek Empire realise that death is imminent for him and he does not face it with jo

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Fri, 19 Nov 2021

1 Macc. 4:36-37.52-59, Lk. 19:45-48. Today’s readings recall the re-consecration of Jerusalem Temple. In today's first reading, the re-consecration happens in Jerusalem, after its desecration

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Thu, 18 Nov 2021

1 Macc. 2:15-29, Lk. 19:41-44. Today's first reading describes Mattathias' refusal to bend to the lure of the king and his officers, who want him and the other Jewish people to abandon their ways.

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Wed, 17 Nov 2021

2 Macc. 7:1-20-31, Lk. 19:11-28. Today's first reading gives the account of the seven sons of a Hebrew woman who gives us an insight to the lives of the resolute believers. The Maccabean mother urg

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Tue, 16 Nov 2021

2 Macc. 6:18-31, Lk. 19:1-10. Today’s readings give us accounts of individuals who were willing to publicly witness to their allegiance to God. The aged Eleazar, a Jewish Scribe was resp

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Mon, 15 Nov 2021

1 Macc. 1:10-15.41-43.54-57.62-64, Lk. 18:35-43. Today's first reading describes the revolt of the Jews who are willing to stand up for their belief, even to the point of dying. The Greeks, particu

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Sun, 14 Nov 2021

Dan. 12:1-3, Heb. 10:11-14.18, Mk 13:24-32. On this Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B, the Church invites us to awaken our hope and trust in God, living the present with joy and intensity

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Sat, 13 Nov 2021

Wis. 18:14-16.19:6-9, Lk. 18:1-8. Today's readings offer us hope in remembering the “marvels the Lord has done” as we sing and repeat the words of the Psalmist (Ps 105). With all o

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Fri, 12 Nov 2021

Wis. 13:1-9, Lk. 17:26-37. It is possible for created things to distract us from God because the natural things in this world are so good, they can claim our total attention and stifle any desire t

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Thu, 11 Nov 2021

Wis. 7:22-8:1, Lk. 17:20-25. Today's first reading extols the qualities of wisdom and gives some insight into understanding how wisdom is personified. Wisdom is seen as the handmaid of God and is t

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Wed, 10 Nov 2021

Wis. 6:1-11, Lk. 17:11-19. We do not always remember that the ultimate source of our graces and gifts is God. That is what makes the Samaritan leper special and distinguishes him from the other nin

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Tue, 09 Nov 2021

Ezk. 47:1-2.8-9.12, 1 Cor. 3:9-11.16-17, Jn 2:13-22. Today, the Church invites us to celebrate the dedication of the Lateran Basilica, known as the Papal Basilica of St John Lateran. This Basilica

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Mon, 08 Nov 2021

Wis. 1:1-7, Lk. 17:1-6. To give an alternative schooling that was provided by the Greek philosophers, the teachers in Egypt who composed the book of Wisdom offered their Jewish students a religious

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Sun, 07 Nov 2021

1 Kgs 17:10-16, Heb. 9:24-28, Mk 12:38-44. On this Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B, the Church challenges us to learn and appreciate the virtues of generosity and hospitality. Today, w

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Sat, 06 Nov 2021

Rom. 16:3-9.16.22-27, Lk. 16:9-15. Service to God is the call of all who follow the ways of the Lord Jesus. In today's first reading, Paul summarises his whole letter: God has revealed the divine m

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Fri, 05 Nov 2021

Rom. 15:14-21, Lk. 16:1-8. In today's first reading, Paul treasures the gift of grace, believing that we are sanctified by the Holy Spirit. He tells the Christians of Rome, whom he has not yet met,

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Thu, 04 Nov 2021

Rom. 14:7-12, Lk. 15:1-10. It is so easy to point to the errors and transgressions of others, especially when they have caused us pain. Yet, when we “point accusing finger” at others, w

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Wed, 03 Nov 2021

Rom. 13:8-10, Lk. 14:25-33. Today's first reading insists on the supremacy of love in our lives as disciples of the Lord Jesus. Paul re-affirms that the whole law and all the commandments can be su

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Tue, 02 Nov 2021

Wis. 3:1-9, Rom. 5:5-11, Jn 6:37-40. In the commemoration of All Souls, we recall how we shared relationship with the Lord who keeps us in communion with our loved ones who have died. There is inte

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Mon, 01 Nov 2021

Rev. 7:2-4.9-14, 1 Jn 3:1-3, Mt. 5:1-12. As we celebrate the great Solemnity of All Saints, we remember all the innumerable saints of God who are integral part of our Christian faith and the Church

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Sun, 31 Oct 2021

Deut. 6:2-6, Heb. 7:23-28, Mk 12:28-34.On this Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B, the Church invites us to proclaim the primacy of God’s love as man’s fundamental task.

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK       Sat, 30 Oct 2021

Rom. 11:1-2.11-12.25-29, Lk. 14:1.7-11. In today's first reading, Paul presents the Jewish Messiah, Jesus Christ, as a gift to be shared with other nations. The Israelites are also blessed with the