Category: Religion

  The seventy returned with joy, saying, ‘Lord, in your name even the demons submit to us!’” (Luke 10:17) Both our readings today are set on a tone of joy and happiness. Finally, God restores everything Job had lost. Within a twinkle of an eye, Job went from being the most pathetic man on earth […]

Take care that you do not despise one of these little ones; for, I tell you, in heaven their angels continually see the face of my Father in heaven.” (Matthew 18:10) Today, we celebrate the memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels. – Who are guardian angels? Guardian Angels are special messengers assigned to each person […]

  John, I beheaded; but who is this about whom I hear such things?” (Luke 9:9) Today’s First Reading recalls a popular saying from the book of Ecclesiastes or Qoheleth: “Vanity of Vanities! All things are vanity! What profit does a man get from all the labour he toils at under the sun?” – The […]

If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.” (Mark 9:35 Last Sunday, we read the account of Jesus rebuking Peter for his false theology, making it clear that suffering is part of our lives as Christians. Jesus said: “If any man would come after me, let him deny […]

  For nothing is hid that shall not be made manifest, nor anything secret that shall not be known and come to light.” (Luke 8:17) There are many people you assume to be your friends right now, but when things are tough, some of these “friends” do not even pick up your calls, not to […]

  If you close your ear to the cry of the poor, you will cry out and not be heard.” (Proverbs 21:13) Today’s First Reading is a combination of powerful proverbial sayings. Every line of this passage deserves some meditation. For today’s reflection, we shall highlight some of these proverbs: – “All deeds are right […]

    Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that I need, or I shall be full, and deny you, and say, ‘Who is the Lord?’ or I shall be poor, and steal, and profane the name of my God.” (Proverbs 30:8-9) God does not give anyone an assignment without giving […]