Forgiveness Today’s Gospel is challenging. When Peter asks Jesus how often he should forgive, Jesus replies that there is no limit to forgiveness. In the parable He uses to illustrate this, Jesus reminds us that, as we are forgiven, so we must show mercy to others. The ungrateful servant in the parable misses this aspect […]
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Discipleship This Sunday’s liturgy draws us into the heart of discipleship — a call that is both tender and demanding. The readings remind us that following Jesus is not simply about believing in Him, but about allowing Him to shape our choices, relationships and priorities so that God’s will becomes the compass of our lives.
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“Do Not Be Afraid” This Sunday’s Gospel reminds us of Jesus’ words: “Do not be afraid.” He calls His disciples to trust in God even when the world feels uncertain or threatening. It’s a message about courage — not the absence of fear, but the choice to stand firm in love and truth despite it.On
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God’s Invitation This Sunday’s readings invite us to rest in the truth that God’s love is both deeply personal and profoundly communal. We hear of a God who rescues His people, not because they have earned it, but because His mercy overflows. In the Gospel, Jesus looks upon the crowds with compassion — not as
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The Feast of Corpus Christi The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ—Corpus Christi—draws us into the heart of our faith: the mystery of Christ truly present in the Eucharist. In today’s Gospel (John 6:51–58), Jesus declares, “The bread that I will give is My flesh for the life of the world.”
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Today we stand before the deepest mystery of our faith — the Most Holy Trinity: one God in three Persons — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This is not a puzzle to be solved, but a mystery to be embraced, a reality that invites us into relationship and love. God is not solitary. God is
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This Sunday, we celebrate Pentecost. Pentecost is often called the birthday of the Church, but it is far more than a historical anniversary. It is a living, breathing reminder that God’s Spirit is still at work — stirring hearts, breaking down barriers and calling us into a life of bold witness. On that first Pentecost,
This Sunday, the Church celebrates the day of Jesus’ Ascension into heaven. The Solemnity of the Ascension is not about Jesus leaving us behind, but about Him drawing us deeper into His life and mission. After His Resurrection, Jesus spent forty days with His disciples, teaching, encouraging and preparing them. In a moment both
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We Are Never Alone As the Easter season draws us closer to Pentecost, today’s readings shine with a promise that can lift our hearts: we are never alone. In John 14:15-21, Jesus speaks words of comfort and courage, assuring His disciples that the Advocate–the Holy Spirit–will be with them forever. This is not just a
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The Way, The Truth and The Life The Gospel for this Sunday (John 14:1–12) opens with Jesus’ tender words: “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” He speaks these words on the eve of His Passion, knowing the fear and uncertainty His disciples will soon face. In their confusion, Thomas and Philip ask for clarity:
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