Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Texts: Sir. 27:30-28:7 Rom. 14:7-9 Mt. 18:21-35 The Readings: In the first reading, Sirach admonished the community to practice the value of forgiveness so that they might receive mercy from God. He pointed out that the people who are able to forgive will also be forgiven. The reading reminds […]
Twenty Second in Ordinary Time Texts: Jer. 20:7-9 Rom. 12:1-2 Mt. 16:21-27 The Readings: In the first reading, Jeremiah shared his experience of trials while doing his prophetic mission. Jeremiah was tempted to abandon his prophetic calling. However, he decided to preach the word of God even if he would be persecuted. The reading […]
The Readings: In the first reading, Isaiah presented the appointment of a new leader for the people of Israel. The appointment of a new leader is a reminder that God upholds what is good and what is right for His people. The reading reminds us of the power of God over His […]
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Texts: Is. 56:1, 6-7 Rom. 11:13-15, 29-32 Mt. 15:21-28 You are welcome to the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, my dear sisters, and brothers in the Lord. Today is the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Readings: In the first reading, Isaiah presented the enormous gift of God for […]
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Texts: 1Kgs. 19:9, 11-13 Rom. 9:1-5 Mt. 14:22-33 Welcome my brothers and sisters to our Eucharistic celebration. Today is the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Readings: In the first reading, the author presented the journey of Elijah and his encounter with God. God appeared to Elijah in His […]
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Texts: 1Kgs. 3:5, 7-12 Rom. 8:28-30 Mt. 13:44-52 The Readings: In the first reading, the author presented Solomon as the king of Israel who asked for wisdom that would help him in leading the people. God gave Solomon the wisdom and understanding heart to guide him in his leadership […]
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Texts: Wis. 12:13, 16-19 Rom. 8:26-27 Mt. 13:24-43 Today is the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Welcome my dear sisters and brothers to the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. The Readings: In the first reading, the author presented the sovereignty of God in Israel. God forgave the people of […]
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Texts: Is. 55:10-11 Rom. 8:18-23 Mt. 13:1-23 Welcome my dear sisters and brothers to the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. Today is the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Readings: In the first reading, Isaiah consoled the people of Israel by exhorting them to see the mystery of the word […]
PENTECOST SUNDAY Today is the 50th day after the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus and the 10th day after His Ascension unto the right hand of the Father in Heaven. Jesus promised His disciples that He will not leave them orphans but will send His Holy Spirit – the Paraclete (Comforter/ Advocate) to be with […]
Pentecost Sunday Texts: Acts 2:1-11 1 Cor. 12:3b-7, 12-13 Jn. 20:19-23 Welcome my brothers and sisters in Christ to the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. Today is Pentecost Sunday. We celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles. The Readings: In the first reading, the author stressed that the event of the Pentecost […]
