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Homily 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A I Homily 28 June 2024 Year A

 My dear friends today we celebrate the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A. Today’s readings invite us to reflect on a powerful truth: when we make space for God in our lives and place Him first, He transforms the way we live and the way we love. From simple acts of hospitality to radical surrender, we are called to a deeper, freer love rooted in Christ. The first reading taken from the book of 2 Kings unfolds during the ministry of the prophet Elisha in the 9th century BC, a time when Israel was spiritually unstable, and prophets served as signs of God’s living presence among the people. As Elisha travelled from place to place, a woman from Shunem recognized something others might have missed—she saw in him a “holy man of God.” Her response is very surprising. She does not offer a one-time act of kindness but creates a space for him—a small room where he can rest whenever he passes by. Her hospitality is intentional, generous, and rooted in faith. She didn’t just welcome El...
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Homily 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A I 21 June 2026 I Homily 21 June 2026 Year A

 My dear friends, today we celebrate the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A. Today’s readings speak to a very real human experience—fear, rejection, and feeling alone in our struggles. Yet, they also remind us that in the midst fear, God stands with us, calling us to trust Him and live with courage. The prophet Jeremiah lived in the late 7th and early 6th century BC, during a time when Babylon was rising, and Judah was in danger. His message warned the people that judgment was coming, so many leaders and neighbors rejected him and treated him as a troublemaker. The first reading comes from such a time of public shame, fear, and deep inner struggle. Jeremiah hears people whispering against him, waiting for him to fail. Even his close friends are watching for him to stumble. Jeremiah feels surrounded by fear and betrayal. Yet, in the middle of this fear, Jeremiah declares, “But the Lord is with me like a mighty warrior.” Faith is not the absence of fear, but trust in the middle o...
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Homily 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A I 14 June 2026 I Homily 14 June 2026 Year A

 My dear friends today we celebrate the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A. Today’s readings remind us that God does not just save us—He calls us into a relationship and sends us on a mission. From being loved in our weakness to being moved with compassion for others, we are invited to become instruments of His grace in the world. The first reading taken from the book of Exodus comes at a very important moment in Israel’s history. The people have been freed from slavery in Egypt and are now in the wilderness at Mount Sinai. This is not just a stop in their journey—it is a turning point where God forms them into a people with a mission. God begins not with commands, but with a reminder: “I carried you on eagle’s wings and brought you to myself.” Like an eagle that lifts its young above danger, God has protected and guided Israel. Their story is rooted not in their strength, but in God’s faithful love. Then comes an invitation, not a demand: “If you obey my voice and keep my cov...
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Corpus Christi | Body & Blood of Christ | 7 June 2026 Homily | Sunday Homily 7/6/2026

 My dear friends today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ also known as Corpus Christi. Today’s readings invite us to reflect on a deep human hunger—not just for food, but for meaning, love, and lasting life. The first reading taken from the Book of Deuteronomy captures Moses’ final words to the Israelites as they stand on the edge of the Promised Land. After forty long years in the wilderness, he invites them to pause and remember—not just where they are going, but where they have come from. Moses reminds them that the wilderness journey was not meaningless suffering. It was a time of formation. God allowed them to experience hunger, thirst, and uncertainty so that they would learn humility and trust. In their need, they discovered a deeper truth: life is not sustained by bread alone, but by every word that comes from God. The daily gift of manna was not just food—it was a lesson in dependence, teaching them to rely on God one day at a time. He al...
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Homily 4th Sunday of Easter Year A I Homily 26 April 2026 Year A

  My dear friends, today we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Easter in Year A. The readings invite us to listen carefully—to a voice that calls us to repentance, strengthens us in suffering, and leads us to true life. They remind us that in the midst of confusion and many voices, only one voice truly leads us home—Jesus Christ. The first reading taken from the Acts of the Apostles takes place on the day of Pentecost in Jerusalem, shortly after the resurrection of Jesus. The disciples, once afraid after the crucifixion, are now filled with the Holy Spirit. Peter boldly declares that Jesus, whom they crucified, has been made “Lord and Messiah” by God. It confronts the people with the truth, but it is not meant to condemn them. Instead, it invites them to recognize God’s action in Jesus. His words “cut to the heart,” showing that true preaching touches the conscience and leads to inner change. The people respond with an important question: “What should we do?” Peter’s answer is simple—r...
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Easter Sunday Homily Year A | Homily for 5th April 2026

  My dear friends, today we celebrate Easter—the victory of life over death and hope over despair. The empty tomb is not just a sign that Jesus has risen, but a reminder that God is still at work, bringing new life even from our darkest moments. As we reflect on today’s readings, we are invited not only to believe in the Resurrection, but to live it and share it with the world. The first reading taken from the Acts of the Apostles is set at a turning point in the early Church. Peter is speaking in the house of Cornelius, a Gentile. Until this moment, many believers thought the message of Jesus was only for the Jewish people. But here, Peter realizes something new: God’s salvation is for everyone . This event opens the Church to all nations and marks a major shift in Christian mission. Peter begins with a powerful insight: “God shows no partiality.” In simple words, God does not favor one group over another. His love is open to all—rich or poor, Jew or Gentile, saint or sinner. ...
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Good Friday Year A | Homily for 3rd April 2026 I Good Friday Homily Year A

  My dear friends, on this Good Friday, we stand at the foot of the cross, witnessing the mystery of suffering, love, and salvation. Today’s readings invite us to see beyond pain and failure, and to recognize God’s saving work unfolding even in the darkest moment. As we reflect on the Passion of Jesus, we are challenged to ask: how do we respond to the cross in our own lives? The first reading taken from the prophet Isaiah comes from the time of the Babylonian Exile , when the people of Judah were suffering, confused, and questioning God. This passage, known as the “Suffering Servant Song,” was meant to give hope—that their suffering was not meaningless, and that God was still at work. This powerful passage describes a servant who suffers deeply—rejected, wounded, and even killed—yet through his suffering, others are healed and saved. At first, people misunderstand him. They think he is punished by God, but later they realize: he was suffering for them . On Good Friday, Christian...
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