Homily of 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A First Reading: 1 Kings 19:9, 11–13; Second Reading: Romans 9:1–5; Gospel Matthew: 14:22–33 Introduction In a… Read More »A CALL TO UNWAVERING FAITH IN GOD

HOMILY ON THE SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A Sirach 15:15-20; Psalm 118:1-2.4-517–18.33–34; 1 Corinthians 2:6-10 and Matthew 5:17–37 Introduction “Do not imagine that I have come… Read More »A CALL TO STRIVE FOR A HIGHER MORAL IDEAL

HOMILY OF 7TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A First Reading: Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18; Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:16-23; Gospel: Matthew 5:38-48 INTRODUCTION Holiness has been a long-aged… Read More »STEPS TO ATTAIN HOLINESS

HOMILY ON THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT, YEAR A First Reading: Genesis 2:7-9, 3:1-7; Second Reading: Romans 5:12–19; Gospel: Matthew 4:1–11) Introduction The familiar story of “the fall… Read More »OVERCOMING TEMPTATION AND FOLLOWING CHRIST’S EXAMPLE

HOMILY OF 2ND SUNDAY OF LENT, YEAR A: Suffering 1st reading: Gen. 12:2-4; 2nd reading: 2 Tim. 1:8-10; Gospel: Matt. 17:1-9 Suffering, in its many forms, disrupts the harmony within us,… Read More »The Divine Purpose of Suffering: A Path to Blessings

HOMILY OF 3RD SUNDAY OF LENT, YEAR A: The Living Water Exodus 17:3-7; Romans 5:1-2, 5-8; Gospel: John 4:5-42 Introduction Water, the elixir of life, flows through the… Read More »The Efficacy of the Living Water Quenches the Soul’s Thirst

HOMILY OF 4TH SUNDAY OF LENT, YEAR A 1 Samuel 16:1, 6-7; Ephesians 5:8-14; Gospel: John 9:1-41 God’s Omniscience and the Power of Faith God is omniscient; He… Read More »THE LIGHT OF CHRIST GIVES EVERLASTING JOY

HOMILY OF PALM SUNDAY AND HOLY WEEK YEAR A 1st Reading (Isaiah 50:4–7); 2nd Reading (Philippians 2:6–11); Gospel (Matthew 26:14–27:66) Today is “Palm Sunday” or “Passion… Read More »A REFLECTIVE MOMENT ON PALM SUNDAY AND HOLY WEEK

As we approach the Easter celebration, Christians all over the world commemorate and reflect on the Passion of Jesus Christ. The story of His betrayal, trial,… Read More »THE PASSION OF JESUS CHRIST

BASIC KNOWLEDGE EVERY CATHOLIC SHOULD BE FAMILIAR WITH The 7 Sacraments (The Holy Mysteries): 1. Baptism 2. Confirmation (Chrismation) 3. Eucharist 4. Penance (Confession, Reconciliation)… Read More »BASIC CATHOLIC KNOWLEDGE