6TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME (B) JESUS CURES THE LEPER In the ancient times, lepers were marginalized from the society for leprosy was considered as always contagious, incurable and seen as a punishment from God. This is the reason why in the first reading of this Sunday’s Mass, lepers were obliged to make known their…
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2nd Sunday O.T. Year B: “HERE I AM LORD, I COME TO DO YOUR WILL.”
2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B HERE I AM LORD, I COME TO DO YOUR WILL (Ps 39). OUTLINE Divine vocation: universal and particular. Summary of ideas of today’s readings Putting our part to discern our specific vocation and help others to do so as well. Generosity and coherence between our vocation and our…
33rd Sunday of O.T. (A). THE PARABLE OF THE TALENTS. Be fruitful and responsible.
33rd Sunday of O.T. (A). THE PARABLE OF THE TALENTS. Be fruitful and responsible. OUTLINE Like a thief in the night Our Lord shall return. The Parable of talents: Be fruitful and responsible. 1. Like a thief in the night Our Lord shall return. God gave to each and every one talents, qualities, gifts to…
32nd Sunday O.T. (A): BE WISE. BE VIGILANT.
32nd Sunday O.T. (A) BE WISE. BE VIGILANT. OUTLINE Be wise. Stay awake. Be vigilant with the light of faith and the oil of charity. 1. Be wise. We are approaching the end of the liturgical year and the Mass readings are guiding us towards the end of the history of the world and the…
30th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Mass readings
30th Sunday of Ordinary Time Mass Readings For today’s homily/meditation, see http://wp.me/p6k7Mv-2Xq LITURGY OF THE WORD First reading: Book of Exodus 22:20–26 Thus says the Lord: “You shall not molest or oppress an alien, for you were once aliens yourselves in the land of Egypt. You shall not wrong any widow or orphan. If ever you…
29th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A. Mass readings.
29th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A. Mass readings. FOR SUNDAY’S HOMILY/MEDITATION see http://wp.me/p6k7Mv-2VO LITURGY OF THE WORD First reading: Book of the Prophet Isaiah 45:1, 4–6 Thus says the Lord to his anointed, Cyrus, whose right hand I grasp, subduing nations before him, and making kings run in his service, opening doors before him and…
27th Sunday O.T. (A). I HAVE CHOSEN YOU FROM THE WORLD, SAYS THE LORD, TO GO AND BEAR FRUIT THAT WILL REMAIN.
27th Sunday O.T. (A). “I HAVE CHOSEN YOU FROM THE WORLD, SAYS THE LORD, TO GO AND BEAR FRUIT THAT WILL REMAIN.” OUTLINE Summary of ideas of this Sunday’s readings The Parable of the wicked tenants. Spiritual considerations. 3.1. Jesus Christ is the indestructible cornerstone of the Church. We should be filled with hope and…
20th Sunday O.T. (A). JESUS AND THE CANAANITE WOMAN. Faith, a way of life.
20th Sunday O.T. (A). JESUS AND THE CANAANITE WOMAN. Faith, a way of life. OUTLINE Summary of ideas of today’s readings Beautiful dialogue: Jesus tests the faith of the Canaanite woman. Authentic Christian faith, transcends a mere intellectual plane. It is a way of life which includes taking risks. 1. Summary of ideas of today’s…
17th Sunday O.T. (A) THE CHRISTIAN’S REAL TREASURE: GOD AND HIS KINGDOM.
17th Sunday O.T. (A) THE CHRISTIAN’S REAL TREASURE: GOD AND HIS KINGDOM OUTLINE Summary of ideas of today’s Sunday liturgy Where God is not, nothing can be good. What are your life’s priorities? I have said, O Lord, that my part is to keep your words. The law of your mouth is to me…
8th Sunday O.T. (A). SEEK GOD’S KINGDOM FIRST. TRUST IN HIM AND IN HIS LOVING PROVIDENCE.
8th Sunday O.T. (A). Put your hope and trust in God and His Providence and not in worldly things. In whom do we trust, God and His Providence, or money and the things of this world? This is the question which our Mother Church desires us to consider in today’s Sunday liturgy. How often do…
6th Sunday O.T. (A). “HAPPY ARE THEY WHO FOLLOW THE LAW OF THE LORD!” AV summary + text.
6th Sunday O.T (A). “HAPPY ARE THEY WHO FOLLOW THE LAW OF THE LORD!” AV summary + text. Today’s Sunday liturgy focuses on our calling to live according to the commandments of God’s law. in the 1st reading, we are reminded to make good use of our freedom and to facilitate this, God gave us…
4th Sunday OT A. THE BEATITUDES AND HOLINESS. AV reflection.
4th Sunday OT A. THE BEATITUDES AND HOLINESS. AV reflection. Dear brethren in Christ, here you have a reflection on the Sunday readings of today’s Mass. A Blessed week ahead to you and your family! Fr. Rolly Arjonillo SEE AS WELL: THE BEATITUDES. AV Catechism in http://wp.me/p6k7Mv-1XS AUDIO CREDIT: William Byrd – Civitas Sancti…
