By Msgr Michael de Verteuil Chair of the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission This Sunday, the focus of Lent changes. We have heard in the readings of […]
By Msgr Michael de Verteuil Chair of the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission This Sunday there is a choice of readings: Year A for those communities celebrating the […]
By Msgr Michael de Verteuil Chair of the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission Again, this Sunday, there is a choice of readings. Communities which have candidates for […]
By Msgr Michael de Verteuil Chair of the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission On this Sunday there is a choice of readings, either those of Year B or […]
By Msgr Michael de Verteuil Chair of the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission The First Reading (Gen 22:1–2, 9–13,15–18) is the story of Abraham’s faith and obedience […]
By Msgr Michael de Verteuil Chair of the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission Lent is preparation for the celebration of Easter. What do we do at Easter […]
Valley moments By Jemma Redman On this final Sunday of Lent, Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week, there is much to reflect upon. Today’s gospel […]
Back to life By Jemma Redman This Sunday’s gospel is a demonstration of God’s almighty power in full view of His disciples, friends, and the family […]
Sight restored By Jemma Redman Today, as we continue to journey through Lent, we are given this great opportunity, to repent, to reflect, to renew, […]
Thirst no more By Jemma Redman In this Sunday’s gospel (Jn 4:5–42) Jesus is talking to the Samaritan woman, with whom the Jews did not fraternise. […]
Listen to Him… MATTHEW 17:1–9 By Jemma Redman This is such a powerful Scripture for all of us, who wish to experience great and marvellous things […]
Christmas – share in the beauty of God By Abbot John Pereira OSB JOHN 1:1–18 “Indeed, from his fullness we have, all of us, received […]
Be Joseph-persons By Abbot John Pereira OSB MATT 1:18–23 “This is how Jesus Christ came to be born.” (Mt 1:18) Next Sunday, we celebrate the birth […]
All is not lost! By Abbot John Pereira OSB MATT 11:2–11 “John in his prison had heard what Christ was doing…” (Mt 11:2) Even in his […]
In due course By Abbot John Pereira OSB MATT 3:1–12 “In due course John the Baptist appeared …” (Mt 3:1) Matthew is not concerned about biographical […]
Advent comes first By Rev Ian Bourne MATT 24:37–44 We celebrate today, the First Sunday of Advent, the beginning of the Church’s new liturgical year and […]
Second chances and eternal life By Rev Nigel Thomas LUKE 23:35–43 “‘Indeed, I promise you,’ he replied, ‘today you will be with me in paradise.’” The […]
Make the right choice By Rev Joachim Hernandez LUKE 21:5–19 Next Sunday (November 20) is Christ the King, the last Sunday of the liturgical year. As […]
A ‘Son’ view on salvation By Celia Regis LUKE 19:1–10 Zacchaeus, this ‘short man’, defies all restrictions and dispels perceptions of inadequacy of height and worthiness […]
A parable for not just ‘some people’ By Celia Regis, LUKE 18:9–14 St Luke’s narration of Jesus’ teaching “some people” in this gospel excerpt, could easily […]
Women (and men) of purpose and persistence By Celia Regis LUKE 18:1–8 This woman! Immediately upon reading this gospel passage, I recall a seminary Bible professor’s […]
Breaking borders, affirming faith By Celia Regis LUKE 17:11–19 We’re travelling with Jesus along the borderlands between Samaria and Galilee on our way to fulfilment of […]
The wisdom of faith By Celia Regis LUKE 17:5–10 Keeping our eyes of the heart on the Source through whom we aspire toward perfection, we’re invited […]
Through the narrow gate… By Niobe Rodrigues LUKE 13:22–30 “Sir, will there be only a few saved?” A manager once mentioned to me, “You hardly ever […]
Setting the earth on fire By Niobe Rodrigues LUKE 12:49–53 “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were blazing […]
Do your part By Niobe Rodrigues LUKE 12:32–48 “Lord, is this parable meant for us, or for everyone?” How do we do our work? Many people […]
Possessed by possessions By Jacqui-Theresa Leiba LUKE 12:13–21 In today’s gospel, Jesus’ warning against avarice of any kind is a call to mindfulness and repentance. The […]
Hallowed be Thy name By Jacqui-Theresa Leiba LUKE 11:1–13 Last Sunday’s gospel emphasised the mystical prayer of the contemplative, as Mary sat at Jesus’ feet listening […]
Make time for the ‘better part’ By Jacqui-Theresa Leiba LUKE 10:38–42 The story of Martha and Mary in Luke’s gospel is often cited in speaking of […]
Go deeper By Jacqui-Theresa Leiba LUKE 10:25–37 This Sunday’s parable of the Good Samaritan is an invitation to humbly acknowledge that we carry the qualities of […]
Distraction attraction By Jacqui-Theresa Leiba Luke 10:1–12, 17–20 In sending out the 72 to heal the sick and proclaim the Kingdom of God, Jesus instructs and […]
Be resolute for the journey, Luke 9: 51-62 By Alvin Peters Our lives are not meant to be lived passively. We were not created to sleepwalk […]
Following the crowd By Alvin Peters LUKE 9:18–24 For many people, it is fun to be in a crowd. In a fete, during a sporting match, […]
Handling the truth By Alvin Peters JOHN 16:12-15 How many of you remember this classic scene from the movie, A Few Good Men? A military defence […]
Advocates in the world By Alvin Peters JOHN 14:15–16, 23–26 This Sunday we celebrate Pentecost, the beginning of the Church. For more than two millennia, the […]
Ascension leads to anticipation… By Anne Marie Richardson LUKE 24:46–53 Forty days have passed since we celebrated that glorious redeeming event of the Resurrection of Our […]
Everlasting peace on the way By Anne Marie Richardson JOHN 14:23–29 “To be forewarned is to be forearmed.” That old saying came to mind when I […]
Aspiring to a love well-lived By Anne Marie Richardson JOHN 13:31–35 John 13 starts, “Before the feast of Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come […]
The Supreme Good Shepherd By Anne Marie Richardson JOHN 10:27–30 Today, the Church celebrates Good Shepherd Sunday, and the secular world celebrates Mother’s Day. As we […]
We serve a forgiving God..JOHN 21:1–19 By Anne Marie Richardson There is no ‘one season’ for the mercy of Jesus – He always was, He always […]
A fool for Christ? By Bernadette Phillips. LUKE 22:14 – 23:56 I remember attending a retreat many years ago, while I was an undergrad at The […]
Forgiven! By Bernadette Phillips JOHN 8:1–11 This Sunday’s gospel follows that of the story of the Prodigal Son which we read last week. It would seem […]
God’s incredible love By Augustine Kintu Seminarian, Archdiocese of Port of Spain LUKE 15:1–3, 11–32 The Parable of the Prodigal Son or of the “merciful father”, […]
A call to repentance By Mathias Mulumba Seminarian, Archdioceseof Port of Spain LUKE 13:1–9 International evangelist Luis Palau once said, “It is bad when you fail […]
Learning from our transformative experiences By Maurice White Seminarian, Archdiocese of Port of Spain LUKE 9:28–36 A few months before I started my vocation journey, I […]
Standing on the Solid Rock By Boniface Mutuku Kavita, third year seminarian LUKE 4:1–13 If you standing on the solid rock and you know the power […]
Parables for the head and heart. LUKE 6:39–45 By Dawn Comissiong We listen closely to Jesus’ parables in His sermon on the level stretch of ground, […]
The secret to the Kingdom By Dawn Comissiong, LUKE 6:27–38 “I say this to you who are listening…” We can almost hear Jesus’ ringing voice as […]
His words… on the level By Dawn Comissiong LUKE 6:17, 20–26 What a sermon Jesus preached there on a level stretch of ground in the foothills […]
Don’t be afraid to ‘put out into the deep’ By Dawn Comissiong LUKE 5:1–11 Today’s gospel reading stirs our imagination. Simon Peter, tired after a whole […]
Accepting the messenger..LUKE 4:21–30 By Rosemarie Siewnarine “I tell you solemnly, no prophet is ever accepted in his own country.” (Lk 4:24) Today, our liturgy again […]
How Jesus fulfils the text today By Rosemarie Siewnarine LUKE 1:1-4; 4:14–21 Today’s gospel combines two separate passages taken from the Gospel of Luke. Jesus went […]
The promise of ‘new wine’ for the world JOHN 2:1–11 By Rosemarie Siewnarine “His mother said to the servants, ‘Do whatever he tells you’.” (Jn 2:5) […]
“When they were on their way home after the feast, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem without his parents knowing it” (Lk 2:43) “Boys will […]
Find You ‘Ein Karim’ LUKE 1:39–45 by Abbot John Pereira OSB “Mary set out and went as quickly as she could to a town in the […]
Know who you are to find true joy LUKE 3:10–18 By Abbot John Pereira OSB “A feeling of expectancy had grown among the people, who were […]
A message we need to hear, LUKE 3:1–6 By Abbot John Pereira OSB “… during the pontificate of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came […]
Come Lord, LUKE 21:25-28, 34-36 By Dr René Jerome Wihby This Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent in the lectionary Cycle C. It is a […]
Where is your kingdom? JOHN 18:33–37 By Dr René Jerome Wihby This Sunday we celebrate the kingship of Jesus with the Solemnity of Christ the King, […]
Before He comes again…MARK 13:24–32 By Dr René Jerome Wihby As we approach the end of the Liturgical Year, the focus of the readings is on […]
All in the offering, MARK 12:38–44 By Dr René Jerome Wihby Today’s gospel begins with a warning from Jesus about the scribes. However, He is not […]
With heart, soul, mind, and strength MARK 12:28–34, By the Archbishop’s Appeal October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary, and as we close the month, we […]
MARK 10:46–52 In this week’s gospel, we hear the story of Bartimaeus. People would pass through Jericho on their way to Jerusalem for Passover. As Mark […]
Leaders must serve. MARK 10:35–45 By the Archbishop’s Appeal Five key points come to the forefront of this gospel reading, with overlapping and intertwining. The gospel […]
Longing for the ‘more’. MARK 10:17–30 By the Archbishop’s Appeal In Mark’s Gospel, we hear the story of the rich man. Immediately, he acknowledges that there […]
A teaching on marriage and human dignity MARK 10:2–16 By the Archbishop’s Appeal This is one of the most read scripture passages during the celebration of […]
All belong to Christ. MARK 9:38–43, 45, 47–48 By Jacqui-Theresa Leiba At the beginning of today’s Gospel, Jesus calls into question our biases and notions of […]
Check your Gratitude Position Service. MARK 9:30–37 By Jacqui-Theresa Leiba In this gospel, the disciples argue about which one is the greatest. There is comical irony […]
A question we all must answer… MARK 8:27–35, By Jacqui-Theresa Leiba Greek Bishop and Church Father St Irenaeus noted, “The glory of God is the human […]
Be opened. MARK 7:31–37 By Jacqui-Theresa Leiba This Sunday’s gospel reflection recalls a childhood memory of a favourite poem by Elizabeth Barett Browning. “Earth’s crammed with […]
Worship right, in spirit and truth MARK 7:1–8, 14–15, 21–23 By Juliana Valdez In today’s gospel, the Pharisees and Scribes, detractors of Jesus, are pointing out […]
JOHN 6:60–69 By Juliana Valdez This reflection begins with the very last verse of today’s gospel where Jesus asks the twelve, “What about you, do you […]
Mary said ‘yes’ – what about us? LUKE 1:39–56 By Juliana Valdez “Mary said yes to God our Father when there was work to do, the […]
Hear the teaching and learn from it. JOHN 6:41–51 By Juliana Valdez There is an old adage which reminds us that the only constant in life […]
‘Bread’ for the journey JOHN 6:24–35, By Juliana Valdez Bread, a staple in our diet, is filling, nutritious and tasty. Over the years, many varieties have […]
He will multiply your ‘loaves and fish’ JOHN 6:1–15 By Sandee and Hilary Bengochea We have fond memories of our original Marriage Encounter weekend in 1985. […]
Find time to take a pause. MARK 6:30–34 By Sandee and Hilary Bengochea Today was busy and stressful. I had to make a trip into town […]
Travel light. MARK 6:7–13 By Sandee and Hilary Bengochea Last year I travelled to London to be with my daughter and son-in-law for the birth of […]
Familiarity breeds… MARK 6:1–6 By Sandee and Hilary Bengochea Hilary worked long hours when our children were infants and so when he came home at nights, […]
Faith will save us. MARK 5:21–43 By Felix Edinborough In this week’s gospel, we see two distinct stories, one of Jairus, a synagogue official, and his […]
Who can this be? MARK 4:26–34 By Felix Edinborough This week’s gospel reading starts off: “With the coming of evening…”. This is the time of day […]
The harvest has come. MARK 4:26–34 By Felix Edinborough We have been in several stages of lockdown for over a year now and a number of […]
MARK 3:20–35 By Felix Edinborough “Pope Francis is one of the most hated men in the world today. Those who hate him most are not atheists, […]
Jesus’ special instructions. MATTHEW 28:16–20 By June Renie Today we celebrate Trinity Sunday. Our gospel reading speaks of the disciple’s mission to the world. Here Matthew […]
You will be my witnesses. JOHN 20:19-23 By June Renie This Sunday we celebrate Pentecost, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the disciples. On the […]
Go out to the whole world. MARK 16:15–20 By June Renie “Go out to the whole world; proclaim the good news to all creation. He who […]
Love one another. JOHN 15:9–17 By June Renie In last weekend’s gospel (Jn 15:1–8) the risen Jesus began a discourse with His disciples wherein He encouraged […]
‘I am the true vine’ JOHN 15:1–8 By June Renie In this Sunday’s gospel, Jesus speaks to His disciples in terms of vine imagery. Vineyards are […]
Experiencing the ‘good shepherds’ in our life. JOHN 10: 11–18 By Sr Christina Araujo OP For the past few Sundays, we have been reflecting on the […]
He’s alive and with us. JOHN 20:19–31 By Sr Christina Araujo OP “The disciples told their story of what had happened on the road and how […]
‘Alleluia’ moments. JOHN 20:19–31 By Sr Christina Araujo OP In today’s gospel, it is the evening of that very first Easter Sunday and the disciples of […]
A new day has dawned. JOHN 20:1–9 By Sr Christina Araujo OP “It was very early on the first day of the week and still dark, […]
Truly, He was the Son of God. MARK 14:1–15:47 By Matthew Hall Throughout Mark’s gospel, the evangelist challenges the reader to ponder on the opening declaration, […]
A rich harvest for the Kingdom. JOHN: 12:20–30 By Leonard L Birmingham This gospel, which is full of the richness of Jesus’ revelation of His being […]
Gaze upon Him and believe. JOHN: 3:14–21 By Allan Julien In the Old Testament, Book of Numbers 21 we see the Israelites frustrated and impatient with […]
Taking a stand. JOHN: 2:13–25 By Dr Peter Timothy Let us begin the reflection by focusing first on a few elements of the text before we […]
Conversion must be our goal. MARK 9:2–10 By Pearl Alfred Jesus in the transfiguration manifested the glory of God. In the same way, He wants us […]
Live a life in Christ. MARK 1:12–15 By Pearl Alfred LENT for us Christians is a period of fasting, repentance, and reconciliation. One of the ‘seasons’ […]
Be cured MARK 1:40–45 by Pearl Alfred Religious gestures are all becoming a thing of the past. Reverence for the sacred is lacking. The elderly will […]
In need of God’s healing power. MARK 1:21–28 By Pearl Alfred In every book of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, there can be found a […]
Teaching with authority, By Sr Delia Monrose SSM, Grenada Jesus “taught them with authority” and “his teaching made a deep impression on them”. In the gospel […]
A leap of faith. MARK 1:14–20 By Sr Cecile St Remy SSM, Grenada The prophet Isaiah proclaims; “The people that walked in darkness has seen a […]
What are you looking for in life? JOHN 1:35–42 By Sr Roxanne Neckles SSM, Grenada Today we celebrate the second Sunday in Ordinary Time. There is […]
A new perspective is opened for us MARK 1:7-11 By Sr Gudrun Schellner SSM, Austria The Baptism of the Lord marks the end of the Christmas […]
Room for all in the family. LUKE 2:22–40 By Abbot John Pereira OSB “There was a prophetess also, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe […]
The where and with whom great things happen LUKE 1:26–38 By Abbot John Pereira OSB “The angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in […]
Everybody is somebody JOHN 1:6–8,19-28 By Abbot John Pereira OSB “I baptise with water; but there stands among you – unknown to you – the one […]
Those desert experiences. MARK 1:1–8 By Abbot John Pereira OSB “…Look, I am going to send my messenger before you; he will prepare your way. A […]
He’s coming – be on the lookout MARK 13:33–37 By Hilary Juan Bengochea Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will […]
Seeing Jesus in the ‘Vene’ Sunday Gospel: MATTHEW 25:31–46 By Natalia Thompson “For I was hungry and you gave me food; I was thirsty and you […]
Become a risk taker. MATTHEW 25:14–30 By Bernadette Salandy Today’s gospel, like last Sunday’s, is a long parable telling us what the Kingdom of Heaven is […]
MATTHEW 25:1–13 By Felix Edinborough Today’s gospel is one of the several that Jesus uses to give us an idea of the Kingdom of Heaven. In […]
Live the ‘Be’ attitudes. MATTHEW 5:1–12 By Natalie Jacob Last week we celebrated the 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time and in that gospel reading from Matthew, […]
Jesus’ powerful double-commandment By Fr Mikhail Woodruffe O Carm Earlier this year I was blessed to sit with a wonderful man who had recently regained his […]
Render everything to God MATTHEW 22:15–21 By Fr Mikhail Woodruffe O Carm The past few Sundays focused on Jesus telling the religious leaders the truth: they […]
By invite only. MATTHEW 22:1–14 By Fr Mikhail Woodruffe O Carm It may be helpful to place our minds in a time outside of the COVID-19 […]
When the rent is due MATTHEW 21:33–43 By Fr Mikhail Woodruffe O Carm Picture this: someone who owns some property, ‘fixes up’ that property, rents it […]
Actions speak louder than words MATTHEW 21:28–32 By Ottrisha Carter In today’s gospel, Jesus paints a very clear picture of the way our actions speak louder […]
God’s generosity. MATTHEW 20:1–16 By Ottrisha Carter In today’s gospel, Jesus provides us with a vivid depiction of the generosity of our Heavenly Father. We are […]
Forgiveness is a gift. MATTHEW 18:21–35 By Ottrisha Carter In today’s gospel, Jesus highlights the importance of forgiveness. Forgiveness is an essential aspect of discipleship with […]
Overcoming conflict with God’s grace – MATTHEW 18:15-20 By Ottrisha Carter In today’s gospel, Jesus provides us with a few ways in which we can tackle […]
Love changes hearts and minds –MATTHEW 16:21–27 By Jacqui-Theresa Leiba In today’s gospel, Jesus makes it clear to His disciples that He is to suffer and […]
The inside job MATTHEW 15:21–28 By Jacqui-Theresa Leiba The question Jesus puts to His disciples in today’s gospel is directed at you and me. “But you. […]
A challenge to mediocre faith MATTHEW 15:21–28 By Jacqui-Theresa Leiba In today’s gospel reading Jesus’ encounter with the Canaanite woman challenges racism, xenophobia, and bigotry of […]
Master of the Universe MATTHEW 14:22–33 By Jacqui-Theresa Leiba In today’s gospel, it is perhaps fitting for our meditation, to recognise Jesus as Master of the […]
Self-forgetful abundant love MATTHEW 14:13–21 By Jacqui-Theresa Leiba In this weekend’s gospel, Jesus mirrors for us the self-forgetful abundant love contained in His two commandments to […]
Give your all for the heavenly treasure MATTHEW 13:44–52 By Anne Marie Richardson Last week’s journey with Jesus through the parables began with a story of […]
Doing our part until ‘harvest time’ By Anne Marie Richardson Jesus continues to teach the crowds and His disciples the truths of living in the Kingdom […]
Which ‘seed’ are you? MATTHEW 13:1–23 By Anne Marie Richardson In the preceding chapter of Matthew’s Gospel those hostile Pharisees had tried to undermine Jesus’ claim […]
Our burden bearer MATTHEW 11:25–30 By Anne Marie Richardson The eye of Jesus is always for “the little one”—the downtrodden, the simple, the meek and the […]
Our missionary baton Mattthew: 10: 37–42 By Fr Donald Chambers Today’s gospel excerpts complete the section of Matthews’ testament (10:1–42) commonly referred to as ‘Jesus’ Mission […]
Our daily mantra – ‘Be not afraid’ Matthew 10: 26–33 By Fr Donald Chambers In today’s gospel, Jesus assures and comforts the disciples with the words, […]
A ‘gut-feeling’ God MATT 9:36–10:8 By Fr Donald Chambers While reflecting on this verse from Matthew’s gospel, I recall an incident in late 2019 when a […]
The Son was sent, and so are we By Fr Donald Chambers “For God so loved the world that he sent his only begotten Son, whosoever […]
Jesus came JOHN 20:19–23 By Jemma Redman This is the point of the entire gospel today and this wonderful celebration of the Church – Pentecost. John […]
All authority Matthew 28:16–20 By Jemma Redman Today’s gospel says it all. There are no ‘ifs’, ‘ands’ or ‘buts’—it is a statement of fact that “All […]
Welcome Holy Spirit. JOHN 14:15–21 by Jemma Redman ‘Welcome Holy Spirit, we are in your presence, fill us with your power, live inside of us. You’re […]
Get to know Him JOHN 14:1–12 by Jemma Redman I love this line in today’s gospel, which says “ ‘Have I been with you all this […]
I am the gate JOHN 10:1–10 by Jemma Redman Today’s mediation is so comforting. We are told repeatedly in the gospel reading that we have a […]
On the road from hopelessness to Hope. LUKE 24:13–35 The third week of Easter meets us on the road to Emmaus, a road that brings us […]
A journey of faith and mercy, JOHN 20:19–31 By Donnel andRosemarie Siewnarine The gospel for this second Sunday of Easter meets the disciples in the Upper […]
Let us go to Galilee The gospel begins with the journey of the women to the tomb; they went to honour the body of their Lord. […]
Hearing Jesus’ call JOHN 11:1–45 By June Renie Today, the last Sunday in Lent, we encounter Jesus in Bethany, where He performed His last and greatest […]
I was blind and now I can see. JOHN 9:1–41 By June Renie Today’s gospel takes us to the Book of Signs. Signs are important. They […]
Breaking with taboo to invite all JOHN 4:5–42 By June Renie In today’s gospel we encounter Jesus in the Samaritan town of Sychar, sitting at Jacob’s […]
What the transfiguration experience reveals MATTHEW 17:1–9 By June Renie In last Sunday’s gospel (Mt 4:1–11) we learnt that soon after Jesus’s baptism and before commencing […]
Jesus’ triumph over temptation began our way back MATTHEW 4:1–11 By June Renie Today’s gospel narrates the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness. Soon after His […]
Jesus’ most challenging command Matthew 5: 38–48 By Rev Kenneth & Bernadette Phillips It is relatively easy to forgive accidental/unintended injury; not so easy to forgive […]
God’s way or ours MATTHEW 5: 17–37 By Rev Kenneth & Bernadette Phillips Two of the biggest challenges to Christianity today are (a) relativism—the view that […]
Simply adding salt and lighting the way Matthew 5:13–16 By Rev Kenneth & Bernadette Phillips Salt and light: these are universal aspects of life in all […]
The Presentation: an example for family life today LUKE 2:22–40 By Rev Kenneth & Bernadette Phillips “ . . . the parents of Jesus took him […]
Where were you when Jesus called you? MATTHEW 4:12–23 By Sr Christina Araujo OP In this Sunday’s gospel two things happen: first, John the Baptist has […]
Behold, the lamb of God! JOHN 1:29–34 By Sr Christina Araujo OP Several images are set before us in this Sunday’s gospel. One image is […]
Baptised on our behalf MATTHEW 3:13–17 “It is I who need baptism from you… and yet you come to me!” John’s words reverberate in the […]
Out of Egypt Matthew 2:13–15, 19–23 By Fr Gabriel Julien Today the Church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Family. As we continue to reflect […]
A paradoxical Christmas Luke 2:1-14 By Fr Gabriel Julien As we celebrate Christmas Day, the gospel according to Luke 2:10 mentions that: “I am bringing you […]
Doing right, exercising faith MATTHEW 1:18–24 By Fr Gabriel Julien Today we celebrate the fourth and last Sunday of Advent. The gospel, according to Matthew 1:19, […]
Open our eyes that we might see MATTHEW 11:2–11 By Fr Gabriel Julien Today as we begin the third week of Advent the gospel according to […]
Attire with a message MATTHEW 3:1–12 By Fr Gabriel Julien As we begin the second Sunday of Advent, Matthew 3:4 states that John the Baptist: “wore […]
Stand ready, stay awake MATTHEW 24:37–44 Today as we celebrate the first Sunday of Advent, which is also the first Sunday of the new liturgical year, […]
What have you done for Jesus lately? LUKE 23:35–43 By Sr Sarah Waterman, O Carm “As for the leaders, they jeered at him.” How many times […]
All things are passing…LUKE 21:5–19 By Sr Clare Marie Nero O Carm “Your endurance will win you your lives”. These words at the end of today’s […]
A blessed hope for believers LUKE 20:27–38 By Sr Bertill Dean O Carm The response of the Psalm “I shall be filled, when I awake, with […]
Coming to our house LUKE 19:1–10 By Sr Katherina Charles O Carm What an encounter for Zacchaeus! He had a revealing first-hand experience of the kind […]
Come with empty hands LUKE 18:9–14 “The tax collector stood some distance away, not daring even to raise his eyes to heaven; but he beat his […]
Persistence pays off “I promise you, he will see justice done to them, and done speedily. But when the Son of Man comes, will he find […]
We need to remember LUKE 17:11-19 By Abbot John Pereira OSB “When Jesus saw the lepers, he said ‘Go and show yourselves to the priests.’ Now […]
A symbol of triumph “Were your faith the size of a mustard seed you could say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the […]
Poetic justice Luke 16:19-31 The poetic justice of this gospel is gratifying, as it is instructive. It reminds that there are consequences to actions, that time […]
Trust in the little things… and the big LUKE 16:1–13 Trust is hard earned, not bought, and broken in seconds. Trust comes when good words produce […]
Lost and found LUKE 15:1–32 by Janine Aqui How extraordinarily comforting and consoling it is, that our Heavenly Father’s mercy stretches above and beyond our fall […]
A definitive choice for discipleship LUKE 14:25–33 by Janine Aqui Jesus’ words in the gospel are heavy in meaning; His message is clear, though requiring much […]
Keep that ego in check LUKE 14:1, 7–14 by Janine Aqui Throughout the Holy Bible from the Old Testament, “My child, perform your task with humility, […]
Through the narrow door LUKE 13:22–30 by Jacqui-Theresa Leiba In this Sunday’s gospel, we see Jesus teaching and preaching through towns and villages on the way […]
Love waits, Love serves Luke 12:32-48 This Sunday’s gospel draws some threads from last week’s in Jesus’ instructions to His disciples to divest themselves of money […]
Security and Salvation LUKE 12: 13–21 Material greed, among other vices, has always been a very real challenge in the human story. In John 10:10 Jesus […]
LUKE 11:1–13 – Persistence pays off Today’s gospel teaches us the value of persistence. We have a Father that is there for us, but like all […]
Only one thing… LUKE 10:38–42 This Sunday’s gospel shows us intimacy with Jesus. It calls us to come into His presence, where there is fullness of […]
Neighbour, neighbour… LUKE 10:25–37 Our meditation today challenges us to move from head knowledge to heart knowledge; from the religious to the spiritual; from armchair preachers […]
What’s in a name LUKE 10: 1–12, 17–20 Today’s gospel is one of the most powerful, as it states clearly what our status is, given by […]
Counting the cost LUKE 9: 51–62 This week’s gospel is directing us to follow Jesus to the cross. It also presents Jesus as someone very clear […]
Who is Jesus for you? LUKE 9:18–24 The gospel today directs us to Jesus praying in solitude. This is a very solemn, important moment because Luke […]
Called to an intimate relationship JOHN 16: 12–15 Todays’ gospel reading is part of the last discourse of Jesus in the Gospel of John. In chapter […]
People of Pentecost JOHN14: 15–16: 23– 26 (YEAR A – JOHN 20:19–23) The Solemnity of Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit, is brought to us […]
Gospel Meditation: LUKE 24:46–53 The Solemnity of the Ascension is celebrated on the 40th day after Easter Sunday. After His glorious resurrection, He continued to appear […]
Physically absent, Spiritually present JOHN 14:23–29 When Jesus speaks in today’s gospel (Jn 14: 23–29) of “anyone who loves me” He is referring to His followers. […]
Wear the habit of love JOHN 13:31–35 Christians have always had the problem of how to tell the world who they are even here in Trinidad […]
Being attuned to ‘our sheep’ JOHN 10:27–30 This year, the gospel for the fourth Sunday of Easter, referred to as ‘Sunday of the Good Shepherd’, coincides […]
Our love story – the other half. JOHN 21:1–19 Did you ever wonder why Jesus had to ask Peter three times if he loved Him (Jn 21:1–19)? […]
Doubt can lead us to faith. John 20:19—31 This weekend we celebrate the second Sunday of Easter; also known as ‘Divine Mercy Sunday’. St Pope John […]
Surprises at the tomb LUKE 24:1–12 Sing Alleluia! The Lord is risen! “We are an Easter people and ‘Alleluia’ is our song” (St Augustine of Hippo). Today […]
The heralding and humiliation Palm Sunday is the beginning of Holy Week; the week that changed the world. During this week, we commemorate our Lord’s entry […]
A powerful lesson of forgiveness. JOHN 8:1–11 Last Sunday, we encountered God’s forgiveness when we read the ‘Parable of the Prodigal Son’. This parable demonstrated God’s mercy […]
The Restorative Mercy of God. LUKE 15:1–3, 11–32 This fourth Sunday of Lent for cycle C, we are given the popular parable of the Prodigal Son or […]
Time to wet our houses LUKE 13:1–9 One of our local wisdom sayings here in Trinidad which comes to my mind from reading today’s gospel goes like […]
A special friendship LUKE 9:28–36 This second Sunday of Lent, today’s gospel presents the Transfiguration. Jesus took Peter, James and John with Him up the mountain. I […]
We do not live on bread alone LUKE 4:1–13 As Catholics, we begin the practices and observances of the season of Lent so that with heart and […]
On planks and compassion LUKE 6: 39–45 “Why do you observe the splinter in your brother’s eye and never notice the plank in your own?” THIS weekend, […]
‘Do unto others’, not ‘do them first’ LUKE 6:27–38 Revenge is not of God. This is the simple statement that Jesus’ teaching powerfully bears out to us […]
Our choice to be blessed or not. LUKE 6:17, 20–26 On many of the occasions that we encounter Jesus in the scripture we are drawn to Him […]
Our ‘But if You say so’ moment LUKE 5:1–11 As in last Sunday’s readings, we begin this week with another look at the awesome majesty of God […]
Whom God chooses JER 1:4–5, 17–19; LUKE 4:21–30 In this Sunday’s readings we meet the youthful prophet Jeremiah as he encounters the Lord God and is empowered […]
Sent to liberate the heart and soul LUKE 1:1–4, 4:14–21 In today’s Gospel, we are presented, first, with the opening of the Gospel of St Luke, where […]
Do whatever He tells you JOHN 2:1–11 As we begin our second week of Ordinary Time, having completed the season of Christmas with the Solemnity of the […]
Baptism – a supernatural force LUKE 3:15–16, 21–22 At the moment there is a tremendous fascination in Western culture over the occult. Things like white magic spells […]
The Magi’s search for truth and meaning. MATTHEW 2:1–12 It is characteristic of the human heart to search, and to seek after the great mystery of God. […]
Holy Family quite ‘normal’ LUKE 2:41–52 Very often, when we contemplate the Holy Family, immediately we focus on Mary, a young woman with baby Jesus in her […]
True disciples focus on God’s will LUKE 1:39–45 The Gospel narrates quite vividly, that after the Annunciation, Mary went in haste to visit Elizabeth. This is […]
Now the people were filled with expectation LUKE 3:10–18 Luke 3:10–18 narrates that, although John the Baptist was very forceful in his preaching most of his audience […]
Make his paths straight LUKE 3:1–6 As we continue to joyfully wait for the divine Messiah, Luke 3:1–6 gives us specific instructions how we ought to successfully […]
Stand erect, hold your heads high. LUKE 21:25–28, 34–36 Today, as we begin the first week of Advent, Saint Luke presents a rather dramatic but soothing and […]
Following the voice of Truth JOHN 18:33–37 I’m sure that by this point of your Christian journey, you’ve suffered and/or endured ridicule or taunts for your […]
Hold on to His promise MARK13:24–32 “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.” His Word does not return to Him empty […]
Real generosity MARK12:38–44 Imagine the prayer in the heart of the poor widow as she was giving her last two cents. She was definitely aware that she […]
Our first love MARK 12:28–34 A couple weeks ago I was out with my sister and some friends and we saw a couple walking by, holding […]
Ask God for what we need MARK 10:46–52 “What do you want me to do for you?” What a question to ask a blind man! Does Jesus […]
Detach and be free MARK 10:17–30 A friend of mine insists that all her problems will be solved if only she could win the lotto! The other […]
Like a child in His sight: MARK 10:2–16 “Let the little children come to me”. This request of Jesus came home forcefully to me at the baptism […]
Rejoice in other’s goodness and gifts MARK 9:38–43, 45, 47–48 “… Master, we saw a man who is not one of us casting out devils in […]
‘Mirror, Mirror…’ MARK 9:30–37 A queen once gave birth to a little daughter who was indeed white as snow, red as blood and with hair black as […]
Get behind me Satan! MARK 8:27–35 Today’s Gospel begins with Jesus putting two questions to His disciples, “Who do people say I am?” and “Who do you […]
Be opened: Mark 7:31–37 And people brought to him a deaf man who had a speech impediment and begged him to lay his hand on him. The […]
Divine conception of the heart Mark 7: 1–8, 14–15, 21–23 In 2000, three weeks after my father’s death, I left the shores of Trinidad for beautiful Grenada. […]
To Whom Shall We Go ? JOHN 6:60–69 In this Sunday’s gospel we see that many of the followers of Jesus could not accept what he was […]
The bread I shall give…JOHN 6:41–51 Recently there was a very interesting and moving story in the newspapers, of a young Trinidadian who had migrated to […]
Food that endures JOHN 6:24–35 When it is election time candidates are famous for making promises and offering all kinds of “bread’’ that they know we are […]
Feeding the multitude of our world. JOHN 6:1–15 If I had to choose to be a character in this weekend’s gospel passage, I would surely like to […]
Come away from the ‘busy-ness’ MARK 6: 30–34 The July/August vacation is here and for our nation’s youth, it is surely a time of rest and relaxation […]
Just the essentials MARK 6: 7–13 In July 2016, I was privileged to be a part of the local contingent representing our archdiocese at World Youth Day […]
Change from the ordinary MARK 6: 1–6 In this Sunday’s gospel, Jesus and the miracles He is performing among the people are rejected by those of His […]
Approaching God with bold humility MARK 5: 21–43 Call to mind a time when you desperately sought answers to a particular dilemma or took it solely […]
He commands our seas and storms Special Gospel reflection of the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) MARK 4: 35-41 The gospel begins with the coming […]
What is the kingdom like? MARK 4:26–34 by Sr Angilla Corraspé OP For the past two Sundays, the gospel reveals Jesus’ concern with the poor and the criteria […]
Are you doing the will of God? MARK 3:20–35 Today’s gospel is divided into three parts: the attitude of Jesus’ relatives, the confrontation between Jesus and the scribes, […]
Healing withered hands MARK 2:23–3:6 Pope Francis called on the world’s priests to bring the healing power of God’s grace to everyone in need, to stay close […]
The Holy Trinity – a community of love MATTHEW 28:16–20 “He said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, […]
Pentecost continues: JOHN 15:26–27; 16:12–15 “. . . the Spirit . . . will lead you to the complete truth.” Today, the Solemnity of Pentecost, we celebrate […]
The primacy of faith MARK 16:15–20 “He who believes and is baptised will be saved; he who does not believe will be condemned.” As is the […]
To remain in God’s love is to share it. JOHN 15:9–17 “As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you. Remain in my love.” John […]
I am the vine, you are the branches… JOHN 15:1–8 The Gospel reading for today comes from the long discourse in the Gospel of John, which […]
Following the Good Shepherd JOHN 10:11–18 As I sat to pen this reflection two bits of news came to my attention. Firstly, came the news that […]
Resurrection witnesses LUKE 24:35–48 On Wednesday of the first week of Easter, we read the story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus. In […]
Hearts ajar inside the closed upper room JOHN 20:19–31 It’s easy to imagine what might have been going through the disciples’ minds in that closed room. […]
Mk 14:1–15:47 Throughout the last three weeks of our Lenten journey, the gospel according to John gave us profound insight into the Truth of Jesus’ mission—the […]
Sacrifice and service JOHN 12:20–30 In today’s gospel we see some foreigners coming to Jesus, very much interested in who He is, what He is about […]
Look upon Him and be healed JOHN 3:14–21 Within the Divine Office prayer book, lies a beautiful hymn to be sung on the occasions that celebrate […]
Jesus in the temple of our hearts JOHN 2:13–25 In today’s gospel passage we see Jesus visibly distressed by the activities of the money changers who […]
The Transfiguration MARK 9:2–10 The transfiguration narrative is the ultimate revelation upon God’s mountain. “Listen to him” (Mk 9:8). This is an open and public statement […]
The Temptation story MARK 1: 12-15 On this first Sunday of Lent we continue reading Mark’s fast-moving Gospel. We encounter Jesus coming out of his baptism […]
The Leper is cured MARK 1: 40–45 Today’s gospel narrates a powerful encounter of a leper approaching Jesus, on his knees, with a most unusual statement […]
Jesus begins his Ministry in Galilee MARK 1: 29–39 The Gospel of Mark is a fast-moving narrative that is full of action. Mark uses words like […]
Teaching with authority Mark 1:21–28 “We saw his star as it rose and have come to do him homage.” “Look, there is the Lamb of God.” “We have […]
Follow Him – simple. Mark 1:14–20 How do you put a giraffe into a refrigerator? Studies show that all adults get the answer to this question […]
Come, see, believe, witness John 1:35–42 Some years ago, in conversation, I mentioned the Cheshire cat (a character from Lewis Carroll’s book, Alice through the Looking […]
What about the gifts that we bring? The Epiphany of the Lord Mt 2:1-12 I love a story line in movies or literature where good triumphs […]
True education The modern world in which we live exalts freedom and so the world does not like the word ‘law’. The word ‘law’ conjures up […]
Association, not just works… Christmas Gospel Meditation – Lk 2:1–14 by Archbishop Joseph Harris Many years ago, while I was still a missionary in Paraguay, I received […]
From sterility to fruitfulness Quite recently I was speaking to a person of very high ideals who was wondering what he could do to help the […]
Lawyers for the light I remember during my novitiate year some 57 years ago, in the countryside of Quebec, Canada going on an excursion on skis […]
Listen and convert When I was about to go to study in the year 2003, many people asked me why I was going to study at […]
Advent – creative longing The Gospel reading given to us for this first Sunday of Advent reveals to us what Advent is about. We are accustomed […]
For the last three weeks, or really since I returned home in August of this year, after a six-month sojourn in the US, I was inundated […]
Maximise your gifts and talents As a friend of mine would say, we can use the Word of God in every aspect of our lives and […]
Are you ready? As we meditate on today’s Gospel, I am reminded of our unpreparedness in so many areas of our lives and our country. The […]
Leaders must be servants We live in such a time in this world that when we look around, we have to ask ourselves the question, ‘whom […]
We are the love of His life! Recently, via Skype, my four-year-old grandson laughingly said to me, “Granny, you are the love of my life!” Of […]
All authority is God’s And so, for Jesus’ detractors, the name of the game continues to be entrapment! As a Trini would say with a pronounced […]
What are you wearing to the wedding feast? Food, glorious food! Feast, glorious feast! Festival, glorious festival! This week’s readings speak of celebration, but more so […]
A story of rejection and betrayal As Jesus journeys resolutely on with His disciples towards His betrayal right there in Jerusalem, there seems to be a […]
Make known to me Your ways… On looking at the readings and at the Gospel, one can instantly see a call to obedience, but true obedience […]
Love inspires generosity Many of us may have heard a phrase and been captivated by it even though we didn’t fully understand what it meant. Indeed, […]
Forgiveness: the heart of the matter Almost a year ago, I discovered by accident that my blood pressure was high. The doctor recommended that I monitor […]
Who is in and who is out? There are a lot of interesting dynamics as to why someone may end up outside of a group. Some […]
Whey yuh tellin’ yuhself? I’m always happy to leave the seminary to mingle with the people to hear their stories and enter into their lives for […]
Appointment and dis-appointment Having experienced sudden dis-appointment (spelling mine) from a position of authority only to find myself being appointed to the position not too long […]
He touched me! This Sunday’s Gospel reminded me of its succinct explanation by St John Paul II in his book Crossing the Threshold of Hope (1995). […]
Call and Response The call/response structure connecting today’s Readings made me think specifically about the hearing-impaired Catholics in our Archdiocese and the pastoral response to their […]
Poetry and Christophany Pondering on the content of the Gospel passage for today, I imagined that after witnessing Jesus’ transfiguration, if Peter were not cautioned […]
What’s of real value? Sometimes I laugh at myself because although I like to think that I have absolutely everything I need and can hope for, […]
The Kairos moment to come Waiting at the traffic lights for the green can be quite an amusing experience for the driver at the top of […]
My six-year-old, who loves animal stories, snuggled in the crook of my arms, impatient for our Bible reading ritual. I began Jonah and the Whale,