The Christian religion is basically about listening to God and doing His will. God makes His will known in many ways. All these are encapsulated in the word of God, which is fully revealed in Jesus Christ. The narratives of the Old Testament recount the difficulties the people of God…
It is a fact that we face multiple challenges in life, and as long as we are alive, we cannot live without challenges. It can come from family, friends or even personal issues arising from physical, psychological and mental health problems. Sometimes, the challenges put us into crisis, making us…
“If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the spirit of glory, which is the Spirit of God, is resting on you.” (1 Peter 4:14). For today’s reflection, I am opting for Option 2 Readings that Holy Mother Church offers on the feast of Saints…
I grew up used to hunger. There was almost enough in our kitchen but never quite enough to stop the pain in my stomach. My father went out early each day to seek work, and if no one took him on, he was ashamed to come home. My mother tried…
Therefore, I tell you, do not worry about your life. (Matthew 6) I must confess, I have spent an inordinate amount of time worrying this week. Like some of you, I had many cares that weighed my spirit down – deadlines at work, a children’s choir to direct and organize…
Today’s Gospel presents a fragment of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, and verily, not a word spoken by the Word Made Flesh is without telling impact. We are quite literally plumb spang bang in the midst of the Great Sermon on the Mount. The successful revolt led by Jehoiada ushers…
Today’s gospel reading is pretty self-explanatory. Jesus reminds us we need not babble and add a bunch of unneeded words to our prayer. Be direct and concise. Your Father knows what you need. He Knows God knows what we are thinking. He knows what we need before we ask for…
“Be careful not to practice your righteousness before others to be admired by them.” (Mtt. 6:1) Today’s Gospel puts us at a crossroads: in life we must choose whether to be admired by others or to be seen in secret by the Father’s heart and be blessed. Beautiful things, like…
In today’s Gospel (Matthew 5:43-48), Jesus delivers one of His most counter-cultural commands: “Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you.” He points out that even corrupt tax collectors and pagans love those who love them back. Christ, thus, demands a higher standard for His followers, challenging us…
Today’s First Reading (1 Kings 21:1-16) introduces us to a man who has everything, yet felt he had nothing because of one small missing piece. He is a concrete example of a man afflicted by the vice of “just a little more”. King Ahab looks out his palace window and…