Daily Reflections

How comforting! Mathew 15: 29-37 God feels sorry for us. God heals us and God provides for us. How comforting! I remind myself of these truths, […]

“Blessed are the eyes that see what you see” Luke 10:21-24 In today’s Gospel we are reminded of the innocence of children, and we recognize how […]

‘my servant is lying at home paralysed, and in great pain’ Matthew 8: 5 – 11 Covid has popularized the phrase ‘we may be sailing the […]

“Look up, hold your head high! Your redemption is drawing near.” Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 The Advent season which precedes Christmas and Epiphany reminds us that we […]

“And immediately they left the boat and their father and followed Him” Matthew 4:18-22 James was my high school sweetheart. We met in confirmation class. I […]

In a world marked by uncertainty and fleeting promises, Christ’s words offer us a solid foundation. Luke 21:29-33 Jesus tells us, “Heaven and earth will pass […]

“Your liberation is near at hand” Luke 21:20-28 Wow!!!! What a Word. We look around in the world today and it seems like we are living […]

“You are not to prepare your defense” Luke 21:12-19 Jesus also gave his disciples warning signs of the future: they would be persecuted for His name, […]

“Watch out that you are not deceived” Luke 21:5-11 Beloved, are we remarking on beauty and grandeur on outside appearance? I recall a time when someone […]

Sacrifice…to make holy. Luke 21: 1-4 Today’s gospel provides an opportunity for us to reflect on the nature of our own hearts. See, what Jesus has […]

“actions overturn the tyranny of the status-quo” John 18:33-37 A principal accepts Form 6 students who failed CSEC Maths and English Language… A board donates its […]

“Jesus challenges our limited perspectives.” Luke 20: 27-40 We humans tend to nitpick, belabouring the non-essentials of many situations. Charitably you call us ‘detail-oriented’; but mostly […]

“According to scripture, my house shall be a house of prayer but you have turned it into a robber’s den.” Luke 19: 45 – 48 Jesus […]

“… because you did not recognise the time of your visitation from God.” Luke 19: 41-44 The people were jubilant, but Jesus shed tears. God cried. […]

How may I use your gifts? Luke 19: 11 – 28 Today I want to thank you for your many gifts. I want to use these […]

“Zacchaeus, come down!” Luke 19:1-10 Today’s Gospel reminds us that Jesus calls us to ‘come down’, meaning that we need to get in touch with reality. […]

“Jesus, son of David, have pity on me.” Luke 18:35-43 What is that one unanswered prayer on your heart today? Have you been dealing with chronic […]

“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.” Mark 13:24-32 In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us that heaven and earth will […]

“I’ll rise up. I’ll rise unafraid.” Luke 18: 1-8 Had this widow heard the song “I’ll Rise Up” by Andra Day, she would have identified with […]

We must live in this world and engage in its life and activities, but we must be mindful of our life in God first. Luke 17: […]

‘The kingdom of God is in your midst.’ Luke 17: 20-25 In the New Testament there are over 150 references to the Kingdom of God. It […]

‘Stand up and go; your faith has saved you.’ Luke 17:11-19 There is a difference between being cured and being healed. Curing focuses on the physical […]

‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.’ Luke 17: 7-10 Jesus continues to respond to His disciples’ request to increase their faith. He […]

Only with greater and greater faith. Luke 17: 1-6 The Gospel progresses in three parts. In the first part Jesus teaches that all of us are […]

“… but she in her poverty has put in everything she possessed; all she had to live on.” Mark 12: 38-44 Is pride yuh have. It […]

Dedication of the Lateran Basilica ‘Stop turning my Father’s house into a market ‘ John 2:13-22 Jesus was angry when he found people selling cattle, sheep, […]

Eternal life is our ultimate and most important goal. Luke 16:1-8 Today’s parable presents a paradox: Jesus praises the dishonest steward, not for his dishonesty, but […]

He searches and when he finds, He rejoices in what has been restored. Luke 15: 1-10 The passage has a vast amount of content that creates […]

This is our hope: that those who follow Christ shall be rewarded with eternal life. Luke 14: 25-33 Even after renouncing all we hold dear, yes […]

The next thing I know it is 10.00 a.m., and I have not prayed as yet. Luke 14: 15 – 24 There are so many times […]

“When you have a party, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind.” Luke 14: 12-14 “Prepare a Sunday meal and invite to your home […]

“You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind and with all your strength.” Mark 12:28-34 […]

All Souls “I shall lose none of all those He has given me, but raise them up at the last day, because it is the Father’s […]

Solemnity of All Saints “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” Matthew 5: 1 – 12 The solemnity of All Saints commemorates all the […]

“How often have I longed to gather your children, as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you refused!” Luke 13:31-35 O that hymn, […]

“Are you saved?” Luke 13:22-30 I often wonder what prompted the question if there would only be a few saved. Jesus does not answer directly but […]

“To what shall I compare the kingdom of God?” Luke 13:18-21 Tell mih. Mustard seed scattered on the ground, and yeast mix up in flour have […]

Sts Simon and Jude, Apostles “He picked out twelve of them.” Luke 6:12-16 Jesus chose twelve out of His many followers to be His apostles. I […]

“Jesus said to him, ‘Go; your faith has saved you.’ And at once his sight returned and he followed him along the road.” Mark 10:46-52 It […]

“Unless you repent, you will all perish as they did.” Luke 13: 1-9 Jesus refers to the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with that of […]

Make the kingdom of God our focus and everything else will find their rightful place. Luke 12: 54 – 59 Jesus called the people of His […]

“I have come to bring fire on this earth.” Luke 12:49-53 And how I wish it were already kindled! Beloveds, what’s our ambition when challenges occur? […]

We must be ready, faithful, and prudent servants. Luke 12: 39-48 Growing up I always heard the phrase “live each day as it is your last” […]

St. John Paul II The Lord respects our reality. Luke 12:35-38 We often describe life as a journey, having seasons, chapters, hills, and valleys, and each […]

“But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life is being demanded of you.” Luke 12: 13-21 We should bring our family daily, […]

“…but as for seats at my right hand or my left, these are not mine to grant” … Mark 10:35-45 In today’s Gospel, we read of […]

“For the Holy Spirit will teach you at that moment what you should say” Luke 12:8-12 What an awesome promise which we may have overlooked time […]

Feast of St. Luke, Evangelist. “But look, I am sending you out like lambs among wolves.” Luke 10: 1 – 9 Today the Church celebrates the […]

Saint Ignatius of Antioch “Therefore, the wisdom of God said, ‘I will send to them prophets and apostles; some of them they will kill and persecute’” […]

“You load people down with burdens they can hardly carry, and you yourselves will not lift one finger to help them.” Luke 11:42-46 Love is measured […]

Saint Teresa of Ávila Change me from the inside. Luke 11:37-41 What a lovely gesture! The Pharisee invited Jesus home to dine with him. Jesus must […]

“This is an evil generation. It asks for a sign, but the only sign it will be given is the sign of Jonah.” Luke 11:29-32 As […]

Give up everything and follow love. Mark 10: 17-30 Love will save you. Keep all your eggs in one basket-full of love. Let love be your […]

‘Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it’ Luke 11:27-28 In this brief exchange with the woman in the crowd, Jesus […]

If we remove evil from our lives but do not fill the space with Christ, we leave ourselves open to greater spiritual dangers. Luke 11: 15 […]

“For everyone who asks, receives; the one who seeks, finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” Luke 11: 5-13 Never be […]

Jesus taught us… Luke 11:1-4 In the Gospel today Jesus taught us the Our Father prayer which also shows us a method of prayer. ‘Father may […]

‘It is Mary who has chosen the better part. ‘ Luke 10: 38-42 Have you ever been in love, deeply in love? In this passage, Jesus […]

“Which of these three, do you think, proved himself a neighbour to the man who fell into the bandit’s hand?” Luke 10:25-37 Hands down this is […]

This is why a man leaves his father and mother, and the two become one flesh. They are no longer two, therefore, but one flesh. So […]

“Blessed are the pure of heart for they shall see God.” Luke 10: 17-24 The mystery of the Blessed Trinity cannot be comprehended by the human […]

St Francis of Assisi “Alas for you, Chorazin! Alas for you, Bethsaida!…” Luke 10: 13 – 16 Jesus spoke very harshly to Chorazin and Bethsaida because […]

“Peace to this house!” Luke 10: 1 – 12 Each time I read this Gospel, I tell myself I should follow these recommendations and then I […]

The Holy Guardian Angels We are all equal in the sight of God Matthew 18; 1-5, 10 As Christians we are called to practice humility. In […]

St Therese of Lisieux ‘unless you change and become like little children’ Matthew 18: 1 – 5 As a child, the unconditional love for, trust in […]

St Jerome, Priest, Doctor “An argument started between them about which of them was the greatest.” Luke 9:46-50 Consider closely the times in which we live. […]

“No one who does a mighty work in my name will be able soon after to speak evil of me.” Mark 9:38-43; 45; 47-48 There is […]

“For your part, you must have these words constantly in mind.” Luke 9:43-45 The people were awestruck by the “greatness of God and in full admiration […]

St Vincent de Paul This personal identification of who Jesus is shapes our relationship with Him, influencing how we live, worship, and witness. Luke 9: 18 […]

“Herod said, ‘John? I beheaded him. So, who is this I hear such reports about?’ And he was anxious to see Jesus.” Luke: 9: 7- 9 […]

“He called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all devils and to cure diseases.” Luke 9:1-6 Jesus reveals to us that no […]

What we do or what we fail to do affects the entire family of Christ Luke 8: 19-21 We are members of the body of Christ […]

St. Padre Pio “Take care, then, how you hear.” Luke 8:16-18 There is a curious conversational phenomenon amongst four-eyed folks. It’s not unusual for us to […]

‘If you want to see a true star in God’s eyes…look no further than this child.’ Mark 9:30-37 Today’s gospel brings to mind a famous quotation. […]

St Matthew, Apostle, Evangelist “I desire mercy, not sacrifice… I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.” Matthew 9: 9-13 “The Church is a […]

Jesus invited everyone to come to Him and share in His life. Luke 8: 1 – 3 Today’s brief and seemingly straightforward passage offers deep insights […]

“I tell you that her sins, many as they are, have been forgiven, because she has shown such great love.” Luke 7:36-50 What fuels the love […]

“Then to what shall I compare the people of this generation? What are they like? Luke 7:31 – 35 What is our response to the Gospel […]

“God has come to help his people” Luke 7:11-17 Who among us has not known grief? It takes a lot of courage to bear grief. Sometimes […]

Saints Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs “Give the word and let my servant be cured.” Luke 7:1-10 We can imagine Jesus’s astonishment when he heard […]

“But you,” he asked them, “who do you say I am?” Mark 8:27-35 Have you ever wondered what people say about you? Jesus initially asks his […]

Exaltation of the Holy Cross. “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” […]

Are we sighted enough spiritually to lead others, or are we in need of guidance ourselves? Luke 6: 39 – 42 Jesus asks a rhetorical question: […]

‘Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you’ Luke 6: 27-38 As is so often the case, Jesus upturns thinking and attitude in one […]

“Looking at his disciples, he said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God…But woe to you who are rich, for […]

He knows YOU and loves YOU. Luke 6:12-19 What is striking in this passage is the concept of individuality. After summoning his followers, Jesus chose twelve […]

‘Is it against the law on the sabbath to do good, or to do evil? ‘ Luke 6:6-11 Jesus, on several occasions in the scriptures, confronts […]

“And they brought him a deaf man who had an impediment in his speech; and they asked him to lay his hand on him.” Mark 7: […]

“Is it unlawful to do good on the Sabbath?” Luke 6:1-5 There has always been a debate over what can and cannot be done on the […]

The value of fasting is it serves as a means to draw closer to Jesus, to purify our hearts, and to conform our lives to His […]

“Do not be. Afraid; from now on it is people you will be catching.” Luke 5: 1-11 Jesus first stood by the waters’ edge proclaiming the […]

One can never overestimate the value of silence and solitude. Luke 4: 38 – 44 I am always struck by how many practical things the life […]

“And the news about Him spread” Luke 4.31-37 Words without action are like nothing. In today’s gospel we see Jesus’ teaching, but at the same time […]

He slipped through the crowd and walked away. Luke 4: 16 – 30 I recently saw a picture with a tall young man standing in a […]

Uproot wrong thoughts and attitudes before they grow Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Where does evil spring from and what is the solution for eliminating it from […]

“For to everyone who has will be given more.” Matthew 25: 14-30 When I started working at my new job the place was dismal. So, I […]

“So, stay wake, because you do not know either the day or the hour.” Matthew 25: 1 – 13 Today’s parable is a rich and profound […]

Martyrdom of St John the Baptist John had told him, ‘It is against the law to have your brother’s wife.’ Mark 6: 17-29 Standing up to […]

St Augustine, Bishop, Doctor “Hypocrites!” Matthew 23:27-32 Whenever I read scripture, I place myself in the scene I’m reading. This is a tough one. Who am […]

St Monica “Blind Pharisee! Clean the inside of cup and dish first so that it, and the outside, are both clean.” Matthew 23:23-26 Jesus calls the […]

“You make them twice as much a child of hell as you are.” Matthew 23:13-22 Brothers and sisters, remember this idiom? “Misery looks for company!” The […]

“You, Lord, have the message of eternal life.” John 6: 60-69 Jesus’ teaching is difficult because it is transformative. It goes against the whole grain of […]

St Bartholomew, Apostle “In all truth I tell you, you will see heaven open and the angels of God ascending and descending over the Son of […]

“…This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second resembles it: You must love your neighbour as yourself.” Matthew 22: 34 – 40 Today, Jesus […]

Our Lady, Mother and Queen “We should desire to be changed into the image and likeness of His Son” Matthew 22:1-14 The clothing debate continues to […]

St Pius X, Pope “Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous?” […]

St Bernard, Abbot, Doctor “Everyone…will be repaid a hundred times over, and also inherit eternal life.” Matthew 19:23-30 Confession: I often fantasize about winning the lotto. […]

“The bread that I give is my flesh, for the life of the world.” John 6: 51-58 In today’s Gospel, the Jews arguing among themselves, ask […]

“Let the children come unto me” Matthew 18:13-15 Children are simple and curious. They want to know. They are eager and open to new experiences but […]

“So then, what God has united, human beings must not divide.” Matthew 19: 3 – 12 Today Jesus reminds us that marriage is not merely a […]

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary “And how does this happen to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me?” Luke 1:39-56 […]

“For where two or three meet in my name, I shall be there with them.” Matthew 18:15-20 When someone offends us, we often air our displeasure […]

‘Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven.’ Matthew 18:1-5,10,12-14 I often hear people talking about how humble they are […]

‘Not to give offense to them.’ Matthew 17:22-27 Often in family and community life we are called upon to do things, which may not be our […]

You are bread; go out and nourish those in need. John 6:41-51 After the plant-shutdown, he supported five hurting families with groceries, for a long time. […]

Feast of St Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr “Unless a wheat grain falls on the ground and dies, it remains only a single grain, but if it […]

Living with a desire for eternity helps us navigate the challenges and hurdles of life with faith and perseverance. Matthew 16: 24 – 28 In challenging […]

“You are the Christ….” Matthew 16:12-23 The Gospel passage starts by saying ‘Then they understood what He was telling them’.  Jesus talks to us in Mass, […]

‘Woman, you have great faith. ‘ Matthew 15: 21-28 Today’s Gospel reading demonstrates the power of faith. The woman, a Canaanite, was considered an outsider, or […]

Feast of the Transfiguration. “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.”  Mark 9: 2 – 10. Like the three disciples in the passage, we are […]

‘There is no need for them to go: give them something to eat yourselves.’ Mathew 14:13-21 Most, if not all we encounter, even amongst our own […]

‘No one who comes to me will ever hunger; no one who believes in me will ever thirst’. John 6: 24-35 We become what we eat, […]

The Bible is a text on emotional and social intelligence. Matthew 14: 1 – 12 Today’s gospel could be used in a psychology class on human […]

“And he did not work many miracles there because of their lack of faith.” Matthew 13: 54 – 58 The people of Nazareth knew Jesus and […]

“He passed from thence” Matthew 13:47-53 Jesus’ teaching today is about the Kingdom of Heaven. He explains how the good will be separated from the bad, […]

The thing we most set our heart on is our highest treasure. Matthew 13:44-46 Discovering God’s kingdom is like stumbling across a hidden treasure or finding […]

“The sower of the good seed is the Son of man.” Matthew 13:36-43 Initially my attention was drawn to the perpetrator who maliciously sowed darnel among […]

“Mary has chosen the better part.” Luke 10:38-42 Martha welcomed Jesus into her home. However, Martha, like so many of us, gets distracted with all the […]

‘Jesus said to them, “Make the people sit down” … and he gave them out to all who were sitting ready.’ John 6:1-15 A major component […]

“Let them both grow till the harvest…” Matthew 13: 24 – 30 In this parable, God is represented by the owner of the wheat field. The […]

Sts. Joachim and Ann. Memorial They show couples how to anchor their lives and relationships in God. Matthew 13: 16 – 17 Today the Church celebrates […]

St James, Apostle “… Whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave, […]

The word of God never returns void once planted in rich soil. Matthew 13: 1-9 A beautiful thing about the richness of our faith is that […]

“Those who believe, act!” Matthew 12:46-50 It was midday Mass at Holy Rosary church; the Gospel of the day was Matthew 7:21-29 (Not everyone who says […]

St Mary Magdalene ‘Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to him in Hebrew, “Rabboni!” (which means Teacher).’ John 20:1-2, 11-18 Death brings grief. […]

‘Come away to some lonely place all by yourselves and rest for a while.’ Mark 6: 30-34 Jesus, the Good Shepherd, is concerned not only for […]

“He will not break a bruised reed or quench a smoldering wick until he brings justice to victory.” Matthew 12: 14-21 If someone ever conspired against […]

The Sabbath must not be about a strict legalistic observance to the detriment of love, mercy, and human need. Matthew 12: 1- 8 Jesus and the […]

“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart…” Matthew 11:28-30 This text is another example of how […]

“You have revealed them to the childlike.” Matthew 11:25 – 27 I have been struggling for years with a personal situation. I could not understand why […]

Our Lady of Mount Carmel What if we were with Jesus today and while pronouncing his judgement, he called our country by name and denounced us […]

St Bonaventure, Bishop, Doctor “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth: it is not peace I have come to bring, […]

“And he instructed them to take nothing for the journey except a staff — no bread, no haversack, no coppers for their purses.” Mark 6:7-13 The […]

“What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs.” Matthew 10:24-33 I always felt […]

Like sheep we are vulnerable, gentle and trusting of Him, the Shepherd. Matthew 10: 16 – 23 Today’s gospel passage outlines the realities of discipleship. Jesus […]

‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand’ Matthew 10:7-15 We all experience glimpses of the Kingdom of Heaven. I fondly remember experiencing the ‘kingdom’ at my […]

“As you go, proclaim the good news, ‘The Kingdom of Heaven has come near’” Matthew 10: 1-7 When Jesus called the twelve apostles to go and […]

“The harvest is rich, but the Labourers are few”…. Matthew 9:32-38 The demoniac was brought to Jesus. His friends spoke for him and made the man’s […]

‘Courage, my daughter, your faith has restored you to health.’ Matthew 9: 18 – 26 In today’s gospel we see expressions of faith that resulted in […]

“A prophet is despised only in his own country, among his own relations and in his own house.” Mark 6: 1-6 Jesus faced a severe testing […]

“Then John’s disciples came to him and said, “Why is it that we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not?” Matthew 9:14-17 Which comes […]

“Jesus saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office, and he said to him, ‘Follow me!’ And he got up and followed him.” Matthew […]

‘When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the man, “Your sins are forgiven”.’ Mathew 9:1-8 This brings to mind an excerpt from Bon Jovi’s song: […]

St Thomas, Apostle. I cannot touch Jesus, but I know He is real. John 20: 24 – 29 Jesus had respect for Thomas. He did not […]

“Lord save us, lest we perish!” Matthew 8:23-27 A number of persons shared on their reaction to the recent 6.2 earthquake. They called on Jesus, because […]

‘… but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.’ Matthew 8: 18 – 22 In the words of Buju Banton, “it’s not an […]

“Do not be afraid; only have faith.” Mark 5:21-43 At the heart of these stories, we encounter the name that has the power to breathe new […]

Sts Peter and Paul “But you, who do you say that I am?” Matthew 16:13-19 Jesus wants a personal relationship with us. Each day He asks […]

“Sir”, he said, “if you want to, you can cure me”. Matthew 8: 1 – 4 Today’s gospel passage tells the story of a leper who […]

“Therefore, everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a sensible man who built his house on rock.” Matthew […]

“Thus, you will know them by their fruits.” Matthew 7:15-20 Jesus warns that false prophets will appear innocent and harmless, they will come to you in […]

“Do not cast your pearls to swine” … Matthew: 7:6,12-14 What causes us to be careless with what is precious to us? Is it eagerness to […]

Nativity of St John the Baptist “The hand of the Lord was with him.” Luke 1: 57-60, 80 St. John the Baptist had a purpose driven […]

They were asleep to Christ while he was present to them in their hour of need. Mark 4: 35-41 Jesus’ sleeping presence on the storm-tossed sea […]

“Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not […]

Eyes that are trained on God will seek light and faith and eternity. Matthew 6: 19 – 23 In today’s gospel, Jesus speaks directly to the […]

“So, you should pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be held holy.” Matthew 6:7-15 In today’s Gospel, Jesus teaches his disciples ‘how […]

“Be careful not to parade your uprightness in public to attract attention.” Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-18 Today we are reminded that between the left hand and […]

“He causes rain to fall on the just and the unjust” Matthew 5:43-48 I remember once having issues with someone who was being unjust to me. […]

“If anyone hits you on the right cheek, offer him the other as well” … Matthew 5: 38 – 42 Do you remember our childhood game, […]

“Night and day, while he sleeps, when he is awake, the seed is sprouting and growing; how, he does not know.” Mark 4:26-34 Today, Jesus gives […]

“All you need to say is ‘Yes’ if you mean yes. ‘No’ if you mean no.” Matthew 5:33-37 How often have we heard these words: “I […]

Jesus’ words are a call to purity, not just in our external actions, but in our desires and intentions. Matthew 5: 27 – 32 Today’s gospel […]

St. Anthony of Padua, Priest, Doctor. “If your uprightness does not surpass that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never get into the kingdom of […]

“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” Matthew […]

Feast of St Barnabas, Apostle and Martyr “You are the salt of the earth …and…the light of the world.” Matthew 5: 13-16 What a call to […]

Blessed are you! Matthew 5:1-12 On seeing the crowds Jesus went up the hill and sat down, to facilitate his teaching of the Beatitudes – truly […]

“Anyone who does the will of God, that person is my brother and sister and mother.” Mark 3:20-35 Throughout history anyone who tried to go against […]

Immaculate Heart of Mary ‘Why were you looking for me?’ Luke. 2: 41-51 In today’s gospel we see the parents of Jesus worried that they could […]

Solemnity of The Sacred Heart of Jesus. “ One of the soldiers pierced his side with a lance; and immediately there came out blood and water.” […]

‘…you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.” […]

When Jesus referenced God’s encounter with Moses, He was revealing His Legacy. God’s Legacy is Life because God is Love and love is life giving. Mark […]

That was real mamaguy Mark 12: 13-17 I pray for wisdom. The Pharisees and Herodians tried to “outsmart” Jesus by flattering Him. Jesus did not fall […]

“The stone the builders rejected has become the corner stone.” Mark 12:1-12 Today the church celebrates the feast of Charles St Lwanga, a Ugandan 26-year-old saint […]

“And he said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.” Mark 2:23-3:6 The “Sabbath rest” was meant to be a […]

‘Nor will I tell you my authority for acting like this.’ Mark 11: 27 – 33 One could hope that in 2,000 years humanity would have […]

The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Visitation is a special gift we can be to others, especially to those who have no one. Luke 1: […]

Feast of Corpus Christi “He took bread, and when He had said the blessing, He broke it and gave it to them.” Mark 14:12-16, 22-26 We […]

“We want You to do us a favor.” Mark 10:31-45 The Lord now now telling the twelve How in Jerusalem, He’ll be made to suffer. Next […]

“We have left everything and followed you. Mark 10: 28-31 A child oftentimes asks for a bicycle. The mother or father would promise to give the […]

“For all things are possible with God.” Mark 10: 17-27 This Gospel reminds us of the importance of spiritual values. It is an illusion to think […]

The Most Holy Trinity “I will be with you always; yes, to the end of time.” Matthew 28:16-20 The eleven disciples understood the importance of being […]

“They are no longer two, therefore, but one flesh.” Mark 10: 1- 12 Today, Jesus reaffirms the sanctity and permanence of marriage, emphasizing God’s original intention […]

Too often how we move does not glorify God. Mark 9:41-50 “The road to hell is paved with good intentions”. I might add “and many an […]

“For whoever is not against us is for us.” Mark 9: 38-41 This scripture should evoke some self-examination. How tolerant are we of others? Are we […]

“They had argued with one another who was the greatest.” Mark 9: 30-37 In implementing the new parish architecture, the MAT (Ministry Animation Team), a question […]

Mary, Mother of the Church He gave her as mother to the world John 19:25-34 Today’s gospel is a reminder of Gratitude we should show to […]

Pentecost “When the Advocate comes…. he will be my witness.” John 15: 26-27; 16:12-15 Jesus says that he has many things to say to us and […]

To be obedient to the call to reach out to others, we must be connected, focused. John 21: 20-25 Peter has just received his Pastoral Mission […]

Despite Peter’s past, Jesus sees beyond his mistakes to the potential and purpose that God has ordained for him. John 21: 15 – 19 Today we […]

“My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message that all of them may be […]

“Holy Father, keep those you have given me true to your name” John 17:11-19 How would we react if we realized that in a few hours, […]

“I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete….” John 15:9-17 While the dictionary definition […]

“I have told you all this so that you may find peace in me.” John 16: 29-33 So often in life, circumstances challenge our belief in […]

Feast of the Ascension He is the reason we live and move and have our being. He is our yeast; the leaven in our lives. Mark […]

“I tell you most solemnly, anything you ask for from the Father, he will grant in my name.” John 16: 23b – 28 Jesus tells his […]

“You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn to joy.” John 16: 20 – 23 Today’s gospel passage opens on a dismal note, but it […]

Part of our Human Condition John 16:16-20 The Gospel passage today begins with words that would evoke sadness in Jesus’ disciples.  He tells them they would […]

He will lead you to the complete truth. John 16: 13-15 Today Jesus gives us the good news that the Spirit of truth will come and […]

“Not one of you asks, ‘Where are you going?’ John 16:5-11 After Jesus told His disciples that He was going, He questioned, ‘Not one of you […]

“And you too will be witnesses, because you have been with me from the beginning.”  John 15:26 – 16:4a Jesus encourages us to testify, this He […]

“This is my commandment, love one another as I have loved you.’ John 15:9-17 The distinctive feature of Jesus’ relationship with his disciples was his personal […]

I am not always quick to say the “Grace before Meals” at restaurants. John 15: 18-21 I have to remember I am a child of God […]

Feast of Sts. Philip and James, Apostles. If we take anything from the witness of Sts. Philip and James, it has to be their prompt obedience […]

“My joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” John 15:9-11 Love is a word that is well known and used. We […]

“Peace, I bequeath to you, my own peace I give you…. this is my gift to you.” John 14:27-31 In his farewell discourse with his disciples […]

“…And we shall come to him and make a home in him.” John 14:21-31 Whenever we receive Holy Communion worthily, Jesus, the Light of the world, […]

“It is to the glory of my Father that you should bear much fruit.” John 15:1-8 The metaphor, “You are pruned already” emphasizes that Jesus has […]

“If you know me, you know my father too.” John 14: 7-14 Have you ever heard the expressions, “The chip does not fall far from the […]

We can look back at our lives and see that Jesus has always been with us. John 14: 1 – 6 Today Jesus calls us to […]

Feast of St Mark, Evangelist Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved. Mark 16:15-20 In this Gospel, Jesus states what happens when we believe in […]

“I have come into the world as light, to prevent anyone who believes in me from staying in the dark anymore.” John 12: 44-50 The light […]

“When we believe our spiritual hearing improves.” John 10:22-30 Have you ever had the experience of telling someone the same thing over and over again and […]

“The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear his voice’. John 10:1-10 There are many competing voices in our lives. We spend many […]

“I am the Good Shepherd; the Good Shepherd lays down his life for his sheep.” John 10:11-18 In today’s Gospel, Jesus the Good Shepherd describes the […]

“It requires that I be and act counter- culture”. John 6: 60-69 Jesus’ teaching is difficult because it is transformative. It goes against the whole grain […]

We do not only know about Jesus because we read or heard about Him, but we have a close bond with Him, a personal relationship. John […]

It was the Father who drew me to Jesus. John 6:44-51 For many youthful years, my prayers were mainly to Jesus. Yes of course, I prayed […]

“What sign will you yourself do, the sight of which will make us believe in you?” John 6:30-35 What separates presumption from discernment is usually a […]

“I am the bread of life.” John 6:35 – 40 John Chapter 6 is known as the Bread of Life discourse. John’s Gospel was the last […]

“… work for food that endures for eternal life.” John 6:22-29 Jesus had just performed two magnificent miracles – the multiplication of the loaves witnessed by […]

They saw him afresh in bread broken for our healing. Luke 24:35-48 They recognized him in the breaking of the bread. It happened so gently, so […]

“A strong wind was blowing, and the waters grew rough.” John 6:16-21 So, wait nah, this making real sense in truth! Is when Jesus didn’t join […]

Jesus can take our little and turn it into abundance when we allow Him. John 6: 1 – 15 Today’s gospel begins with Jesus and the […]

‘Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life…’ John 3:31-36 John boldly declares the supremacy of […]

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal […]

The outpouring of God’s Grace John 3:7b-15 Jesus says at the very beginning of today’s Gospel that we ‘must be born from above’. We know our […]

‘I am the handmaid of the Lord. ‘ Luke 1: 26-38 In today’s Gospel reading, we see Mary in a very difficult and confusing situation. She, […]

Divine Mercy Sunday “If you forgive anyone’s sins, they are forgiven; if you retain anyone’s sins, they are retained.” John 20:19-31 Our priests, acting in persona […]

‘…. they would not believe it.’ Mark 16: 9 – 15 Jesus chose to reveal himself first to Mary Magdalene, as such she was the witness […]

When we allow the risen Christ to be an integral part of our lives He transforms our emptiness into abundance, our despair into hope. John 21: […]

Luke 24:35-48 I frequently experience spiritual warfare through bombardment. Work and personal situations oftentimes, assail me simultaneously and I would become overwhelmed, anxious and irritated. As […]

I pray that I will always be able to recognise Him in my daily life. Luke 24:13 -35. I know that God walks with me always, […]

“Woman why are you crying?” John 20:11-18 Today’s Gospel passage highlights Mary Magdalene’s love and compassion for Jesus. We can just imagine her deep fear and […]

Filled with awe and great joy the women came quickly away from the tomb and ran to tell the disciples. Matthew 28: 8 – 15 Happy […]

Easter Sunday On this Resurrection Morning, we celebrate the Gospel Truth cradled in the darkest moments of our lives. John 20:1-9 The stone rolled away, linen […]

Holy Saturday “But when they looked, they saw that the stone- which was very big- had already been rolled back.” Mark 16:1-7 The women in today’s […]

Good Friday One of the most important decisions we must make is to choose Jesus Christ over and above anyone or anything else. John 18:1-19: 42 […]

Holy Thursday Jesus washes his disciples’ feet. John 13: 1-15 Jesus knew that he was going to return to the father from whom he came. Do […]

One of you is going to betray Me! John 13: 21-33,36-38 Jesus did not view Peter’s denial or the abandonment by His apostles as betrayal. No. […]

“Take not your Holy Spirit from me.” Luke 4:16-21 In following the Bible in a Year Podcast from Ascension, I internalised what might be one of […]

Palm Sunday The road has to be cleared for necessary traffic, other emotions to play their part in the passion of life. Read today’s Gospel. Mark […]

“It is better that one man should die for the people …” John 11: 45-56 Do you remember a time in your life when you allowed […]

“I have shown you many good works from my Father; for which of these are you stoning me?” John 10: 31 – 42 The Jews fetched […]

“I should have chosen to thank God for the opportunity to serve and to emulate the leadership of Jesus…” John 8:51-59 Long ago. as lead altar […]

Do we really study the word? John 8:31-42 “You Catholics do not read or study the Bible which is the Word of God.” This was said […]

Feast of St. Joseph, Spouse of Mary “He did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him.” Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24 Our relationship with God […]

“Neither do I condemn you,” said Jesus. “Go away, and from this moment sin no more.” John 8:1-11 Perhaps, one of the hardest things to be […]

“Now the hour has come for the Son of man to be glorified.” John 12:20-30 In today’s Gospel, we see foreigners coming up to Jerusalem to […]

“Would the Christ be from Galilee? … Prophets do not come out of Galilee”. John 7: 40-53 Prejudice can cause us to look at others through […]

Jesus prioritised teaching and healing over unnecessary confrontations. John 7: 1 – 2. 10. 25 – 30 Jesus was in two minds whether or not to […]

“There is another who testifies in my favour, and I know that his testimony about me is true.” John 5:31-47 In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus addresses […]

‘…as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whomever he wishes.’ John 5: 17-30 Jesus promises the […]

“Do you want to be well again?” John 5:1-16 There are several life lessons to be learned from this story of the healing of the paralyzed […]

Contrary to our Expectations… Contrary to our Expectations… Jesus is actually a little anxious and trepidatious approaching Galilee as, although he had changed water into wine […]

“Whoever does the truth comes out into the light, so that what he is doing may plainly appear as done in God.” John 3:14-21 Let there […]

‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner.’ Luke 18: 9-14 Jesus ends his parable today with a memorable expression: Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, […]

“There is no commandment greater than this.” Mark 12: 28 – 34 Today we have the beautiful exchange between a scribe and Jesus concerning the greatest […]

‘Whoever is not with me is against me …’ Luke 11:14-23 Jesus makes it clear that there are no neutral parties. We are either for Jesus […]

 “In truth I tell you, till heaven and earth disappear, not one dot, not one little stroke, is to disappear from the Law until all its […]

Some things are extremely difficult for me to forgive. Mathew 18: 21 – 35 Some things are extremely difficult for me to forgive. I want to […]

“No prophet is accepted in his own country.” Luke 4:24-30 Among the many things I recall from my mother’s teachings is ‘Always tell the truth, and […]

“Take all this out of here and stop turning my Father’s house into a market.” John 2:13‐25 In Today’s gospel we see not a gentle Jesus, […]

“My son you are here with me always; everything I have is yours.” Luke 15: 1 – 3, 11 – 32 Most persons growing up with […]

‘I tell you, then, that the kingdom of God will be taken from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.’ Matthew 21: […]

“He knows my name.” Luke 16:19-31 I’ve always found it rather remarkable that this gospel story mentions the poor man by name, yet this wealthy, probably […]

“You do not know what you are asking. Can you drink the cup that I am going to drink?” Matthew 20:17-28 In this gospel passage Jesus […]

“They do all their deeds to be seen by men.” Matthew 23: 1-12 Brothers and sisters, the Appointed may not be Anointed. The scribes and Pharisees […]

“Be compassionate just as your Father is compassionate.” Luke 6:36-38 Lord, I am a forgiving person but… I cannot forgive THIS… -with the measure you use, […]

“This is my son, the beloved. Listen to him.” Mark 9:2-10 The invitation extended by Jesus to go up the mountain is an integral aspect of […]

“Be perfect just as your heavenly Father is perfect.” Matthew 5:43-48 ‘We can do hard things.’ This is the mantra one online instructor uses to motivate […]

“For I tell you, if your uprightness does not surpass that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never get into the kingdom of Heaven.” Matthew […]

Feast of The Chair of Peter You are Peter and, on this rock, I will build my church. Mathew 16: 13-19 Today, we celebrate the Feast […]

Deep listening and discernment are signs of a synodal church. Luke 11:29-32 In this Lenten time, we continue our journey toward being a synodal church. Deep […]

“Our Father in heaven, may your name be held holy.” Matthew 6:7-15 We say the Our Father prayer so many times and may take it for […]

“In truth I tell you, in so far as you did this to one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did it to […]

“He was with the wild beasts, and the angels looked after him.” Mark 1:12-15 In today’s gospel we hear of Jesus being driven into the desert […]

“Matthew Got up, left everything and followed him”. Luke 5:27-32 Like a fresh wind, Jesus is moving and he is inviting us to follow him. Our […]

Fasting creates a sense of longing and hunger, both spiritually and physically. Matthew 9: 14 – 15 Jesus said, “The time will come for the bridegroom […]

“For anyone who wants to save his life will lose it; but anyone who loses his life for my sake, that person will save it”. Luke […]

Ash Wednesday “…and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 In this Ash Wednesday Gospel, the lesson is […]

“Be careful,” Jesus warned them. “Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and that of Herod.” Mark 8:14-21 Just like the disciples, in today’s Gospel […]

“He sighed deeply in his spirit and said, ‘Why does this generation ask for a sign?’” Mark 8: 11-13 During His public Ministry, Jesus continuously exercised […]

“If you want to, you can heal me.” Mark 1:40-45 If you want to, you can heal me? Hmmm. That sounds a bit rude, almost sounding […]

The principal fruit of receiving from the Lord’s Table is an intimate union with Christ himself. Read today’s Gospel. Mark 8:1-10 Can anything on earth truly […]

When we are lost because we feel alone, remember there is a community of faith to help us. Mark 7: 31 – 37 Today’s passage resembles […]

‘For saying this, you may go home happy.‘ Mark 7: 24-30 This woman, a pagan, came to Jesus to ask a favour. Jesus seemed to want […]

‘…but the things that come out are what defile.”’ Mark 7:14-23 Whether we recognise it or not we are often tempted to see the source of […]

Love one another as I have loved you. Mark 7:1-13 Jesus is not saying that you should disregard family or cultural customs or traditions. No. We […]

I sometimes lack that certainty when I am ill. Mark 6: 53 – 56 Today’s Gospel inspires me to pray for the ability to recognize Jesus […]

In the morning, long before dawn, he got up and left the house and went off to a lonely place and prayed there. Mark 1:29-39 In […]

“Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place.” Mark 6:30-34 The Gospel of Mark, we are told, is very focused on the humanity of Christ. […]

The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Today, we can reflect on how our faith lives and journeys and see that we too can find […]

As you leave shake off the dust that is on your feet Mark 6: 7 – 13 Frozen is not counted among my favourite Disney movies. […]

“And he could work no miracle there, except that he cured a few sick people by laying his hands on them.” Mark 6:1-6 Think about what […]

“Talitha Kum. Little girl, come forth” Mark 5:21-43 The Lord called the little girl in today’s gospel. “Little girl”, He said, “Come forth.” Young children, in […]

“What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God?” Mark 5:1-20 The Gerasene demoniac fell at the feet of Jesus and shouted, […]

I know who you are, the Holy one of God Mark 1:21-28 The teaching of Jesus made a deep impression, and he taught them with authority, […]

“Peace! Be still.” Mark 4:35-41 Brothers and sisters in Christ, Jesus will never leave us or forsake us. When He stepped into the boat as He […]

The contrast between the small size of the seed and the eventual large tree it becomes highlights God’s transformative power. Mark 4: 26 – 34 Today’s […]

“Put on your new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” Mark 16:15-18 We can all relate at least metaphorically to precarious […]

“Do you not understand?” Mark 4:1-20 In today’s Gospel I can almost sense the disappointment in Jesus’ voice as he asks his disciples, and us, the […]

“Relationship is defined by more than blood.” Mark 3:31-35 When you are from the Caribbean, it goes without saying that you have extended ‘family’ everywhere. Your […]

“Truly I tell you, people will be forgiven for their sins.” Mark 3: 21-30 How much are we sometimes like the scribes? Often, we see and […]

Sunday of the Word “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is close at hand. Repent and believe the gospel.” Mark 1:14-20 After John […]

“The crowd came together so that they could not even eat”. Mark 3: 20-21 These two short verses depicting a moment in the life of Jesus […]

Discipleship gives everyone the ability to imitate Jesus in every way. Mark 3:13 –19 Jesus appointed the twelve who were to be His companions and to […]

How much time do we give to him? Mark 3:7-12 “Jesus withdrew…to the lakeside.” He was besieged by so many wanting favours and must be tired. […]

By Dr Wendy Ann Jones, Principal, Catholic Bible Institute Pope Francis instituted Sunday of the Word of God with words from the account of the Emmaus […]

‘Stretch out your hand’. Mark 3:1 – 6 What is praying about? It is a communion with the Lord that invites us to participate in his […]

The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath; so, the Son of man is master even of the Sabbath.’ Mark 2:23-28 I didn’t […]

“No! New wine, fresh wineskins!” Mark 2:18-22 In today’s reading, Jesus is questioned about fasting. In response, He does not discredit fasting but puts it in […]

John looked towards him and said, ‘Look, there is the lamb of God.’ John1:35-42 JB, John the Baptist nah, he tried to tame our fears. Yes, […]

“…Many tax collectors and sinners were eating with him and his disciples, for there were many who followed him.” Mark 2:13-17 Our parents used to say, […]

Addressing human suffering and vulnerabilities is at the core of Jesus’ ministry. Mark 2: 1 – 12 Though Jesus was surrounded by many people, and He […]

Moved with pity, Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, and said to him, ‘… be clean!’ Mark 1:40-45 Leprosy, as a disease, not only […]

“And the whole city was gathered round the door.” Mark 1:29-39 The people tell Jesus ‘at once’ that Simon’s mother-in-law is ill, and He heals her […]

Allow Yourself to be Surprised…. Mark 1:21-28 Today’s Gospel puts us squarely at our obligation to attend Mass. The passage says, ‘As soon as the Sabbath […]

‘You are my Son, the Beloved, my favour rests on you. ‘ Mark. 1: 7-11 This gospel passage teaches us about, among other things, the humility […]

Feast of Epiphany Remember! However dark the road leading into 2024 may appear, many stars above and below are waiting to guide us. Matthew 2: 1-12 […]