Daily Reflections
The readings of today have the tone of an end time. This is not surprising since we are gradually approaching the end of the Church’s liturgical calendar. But more importantly, the readings also remind us of the reality of the end time or the eschatology. The Church teaches that three last…
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You may have seen little children doing it with folded hands while kneeling at bedtime or unison voices following the lead of the minister during a solemn religious service. Perhaps it is part of your mealtime, morning, and evening rhythm – as normal and important as breathing. However, if you…
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As we approach the end of the liturgical year, the readings direct our attention towards the question of the return of Christ or the days of the Son of Man. Addressing his disciples Jesus speaks to them of the “day of the Son of Man”. The disciples were preoccupied by…
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By Mr Jerry DeMelo, Jr OP I grew up in Brazil, a Latin country where soccer was akin to a religion. Soccer is in my blood, and my childhood occurred at a time of unparalleled joy for Brazilians. Brazil’s first love was bearing fruit as the World Cup trophy was…
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In today’s gospel, Jesus healed ten lepers but only one came back to give thanks to God. When Jesus asks: “Were not ten made clean? But the other nine, where are they? Were none of them found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner” (Luke 17:17-18), it…
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[Readings: Ti 2:1-8: 11-14; Lk 17:7-10] By Radhika Sharda My two young boys, after playing with their toys, almost always leave their mess behind them, and when I remind them to clean up after themselves, they then try to negotiate with me, saying, “What will you do if I clean…
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(Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome) [Readings: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; 3:3-8; Jn 2:13-22] By Fr. Precious Ezeh Today, the Church celebrates the feast of the Lateran Basilica in Rome (also known as the Papal Archbasilica of St. John Lateran). It is…
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[Readings: Wis 6:12-16; I Thes 4:13-18 or 4:13-14; Mt 25:1-13] By Sister Olisaemeka Okwara, DDL. In our everyday life, we are often confronted with situations in which wisdom and vigilance have to prevail. Not to be drifters, we are required to take a definite direction, having a clear understanding of…
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[Readings: Phil 3:3-8; Lk 15:1-10] I have watched many videos of inspirational content creators that show how poor beggars are frequently rejected or neglected by rich people but eventually receive help from homeless poor fellow. These videos seem to demonstrate how much out of touch and unconcerned many normal people…
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Jesus tells a parable of a crafty steward and encourages the stewards of light to imitate his craftiness. You may read the story in Luke 16:1-8. Now, each one of us is a steward of the Lord, to whom he assigns some duties in his house. Our diversified talents, offices…
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