Explore our collection of homilies and reflections on the Word of God.
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July 23, 2020
HOMILY, THURSDAY, 16TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A Jer 2:1-3:14-17, Matthew 13:18-23 The word of God is made only for the elect, those who make themselves fertile for his good tidings of salvation. These days only a few give ample time for the word of God. The issues of life and the rush for […]
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July 22, 2020
HOMILY, WEDNESDAY, 16TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A ST MARY MAGDALENE [FEAST] Songs of Solomon 3:1-4ab or 2 Cor 5:14-17, John 20:1-2.11-18 If we had really encountered Jesus concretely, our life should be a life of appreciation for God’s marvelous love. If we actually appreciate the love of God, we must know that we […]
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July 21, 2020
HOMILY, TUESDAY 16TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A Micah 7:14-15.18-20, Matthew 12:46-50. We have no part in Jesus, if we do not share in his ideals. We have no place in Him if we do not live out his values. We are not related to him if we cannot obey him. He said, “If […]
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July 20, 2020
HOMILY, MONDAY, 16TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A Micah 6:1-4.6-8, Matthew 12: 38:42. THEME: DEVELOPING THE ABILITY TO SEE BEYOND SIGNS. It was in the nature of the Jews to ask for signs from whoever claims to be God’s representative. To be sure that one comes from God; one has to do something extra […]
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July 19, 2020
HOMILY, 16th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A Wisdom 12:13.16-19, Romans 8:26-27, Matthew 13:24-43 The kingdom of God permits both the good and the bad to live and even worship together. It is all about time. An appointed time had already been fixed for evil to be completely eradicated. But in the meantime, one must […]
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July 17, 2020
HOMILY, SATURDAY, 15TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A Micah 2:1-5, Matthew 12:14-21 Some people are in the habit of romancing with evil on daily basis, because it has become their second nature. We should pray that we may not get used to evil. According to prophet Micah in our today’s first reading, “woe to […]
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July 17, 2020
FRIDAY OF THE FIFTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR (A) 1st: Isaiah 38:1-6.7-8.21-22 Ps 38:10.11.12abcd.16 (R. 17cd) Accl: John 10:27 Gospel: Matthew 12:1-8 Any religion that does not take human needs as her priority is not worthy of the name. The Lord Jesus Christ came to free and save the world and not to build […]
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July 15, 2020
HOMILY, THURSDAY, 15TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A Isaiah 26:7-9.12.16-19, Matthew 11: 28-30 When we leave our entire quest into God’s hands, we go through our days with calmness even in the midst of the greatest huddles. There is no food without sweat. When we love what we are doing, our sweat becomes meaningful. […]
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July 15, 2020
HOMILY, WEDNESDAY, 15TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A MEMORIAL, ST BONAVENTURE [St Bonaventure, (1218-1274) bishop and a cardinal, was born in Tuscany in Italy. He was a Franciscan. As a result of his exceptional intellect and spiritual gifts, he wrote great books which earned the name of ‘the seraphic Doctor.] Isaiah 10:5-7.13-16, Matthew 11:25-27 […]
