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July 28, 2025: “The Power of Small Things”

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Gospel: Matthew 13:31–35 Tuesday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time Begin with a Story There’s a famous story about Mother Teresa . One day, a journalist asked her, “You work so hard for the poor, but what you do is just a drop in the ocean. Does it really make any difference?” She smiled and replied, “Yes, it is a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.” Her answer echoes what Jesus tells us today: Small things matter. Small things grow. Small things change the world. Gospel Reflection – Matthew 13:31–35 Jesus tells two short parables: The Mustard Seed – The smallest of seeds becomes a large tree that gives shelter and rest to birds. The Yeast – Just a small amount of yeast works through the whole dough , causing it to rise. These parables tell us about the Kingdom of God —how it grows quietly , gradually , and often invisibly , yet its impact is powerful and far-reaching. Key Lessons from These Parables 1. God Begins with th...
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July 24, 2025: Blessed Are Your Eyes and Ears

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Gospel: Matthew 13:10–17 Thursday of the 16th Week in Ordinary Time Begin with a Story Once, a tourist visited an art museum in Europe. In one of the rooms hung a painting of Christ crucified. While most people walked by, snapping photos or glancing quickly, an old janitor stood silently in front of it with tears in his eyes. The tourist asked him, “Why are you crying?” He replied, “Because I see something here others don't. He died for me.” The painting was the same. But the eyes of the heart made all the difference. Scripture Reflection – Matthew 13:10–17 In today’s Gospel, the disciples ask Jesus a bold question: “Why do You speak to them in parables?” Jesus answers that parables reveal truth to some and conceal it from others . To those open and hungry for God, a parable opens doors. But to the stubborn and self-satisfied, it becomes a closed mystery. Jesus quotes Isaiah: “They look but do not see. They hear but do not understand.” This is not about eyesight...
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July 23, 2025: “What Kind of Soil Are You?”

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Gospel: Matthew 13:1–9 Ordinary Time – Parable of the Sower Begin with a Life Story There was a young man named Aarav who dreamed of becoming a great musician. He bought a beautiful guitar and joined a music school. But after a few weeks, he got bored of the scales and exercises. He stopped going. A year later, inspired again, he enrolled in another course, but this time, he gave up when the teacher corrected him strictly. The third time, he joined with enthusiasm, but distractions—his phone, outings, laziness—choked his time. Finally, on the fourth attempt, he found a mentor who not only taught him music but also inspired him to persevere. He practiced daily, stuck with the process, and slowly, the music began to grow in him. Years later, he became a respected musician—not just because of his talent, but because he had become good soil for the seed of learning. Just like music, the Word of God requires soil that welcomes, nurtures, and perseveres. [Scriptural Reflection – Matth...
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May 22, 2025: Living Joyful Life : Remaining in His Love

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The Story: The Withered Rose Once, a young girl named Tara received a beautiful rose plant from her grandmother. “Take care of it well,” her grandmother said. “Water it every day, give it sunlight, and keep it close.” For the first few weeks, Tara did exactly that. The rose bloomed, filling her small balcony with fragrance and beauty. But slowly, Tara got busy. School, friends, social media, and weekend plans took over. The rose pot stayed in a corner, forgotten. Weeks later, Tara returned to find the leaves dry, the petals withered, and the plant barely alive. Heartbroken, she ran to her grandmother and asked, “Why did the rose die?” Her grandmother replied gently, “It wasn’t enough to plant it. You had to remain close to it—nurture it with love. Just like that, you must remain in love—not only give it once, but live in it every day. Scripture Reflection – John 15:9–11 > “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. > If you keep my commands, you will ...
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April 19-20, 2025: Called to Resurrect in Our Lives

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“He is not here; He has risen!” (Luke 24:6) These powerful words declared at the empty tomb on that first Easter morning did more than proclaim an event — they ignited a movement, awakened hearts, and birthed hope into a broken world. But Resurrection is not just a past miracle; it is a present calling . It is not only about what happened to Jesus — it’s also about what is meant to happen in us .   Resurrection is a Daily Invitation Every day, we are invited to rise — from our fears, our failures, our fatigue. Resurrection means choosing life where there has been death: ·         Forgiveness where there has been resentment. ·         Courage where there has been despair. ·         Purpose where there has been confusion. ·         Faith where there has been doubt. Christ’s resurrection is not only a celebration, it’s a commi...
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April 18, 2025: “By His Wounds, We Are Healed” (Isaiah 53:5)

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Today, we gather in silence. The altar is bare. There is no Mass. No Gloria. No Alleluia. The Church mourns. Heaven is hushed. The earth stands still. Because today, God died . 1. The Day Love Was Nailed to a Cross Good Friday is not just a day in history. It is the day love stretched out His arms and embraced the world . It’s hard to look at the Cross. It’s painful. It’s brutal. But it is there — in blood and splinters — that we see the depth of God’s love. “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for one’s friends.” (John 15:13) And Jesus called us friends . He was not killed by nails alone. He was held there by love — love for the sinner, the weak, the broken, the lost… for you and me.   2. The Man of Sorrows Took Our Place In Isaiah 53, we read: “He was pierced for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.” This is the heart of Good Friday: Jes...
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April 17, 2025: Maundy Thursday: A Feast of Stole and Towel

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Maundy Thursday is not just about what Jesus did. It’s about who He is — a Priest with a Stole and a Servant with a Towel. As twilight falls on Holy Thursday, the Church remembers a night unlike any other — a quiet Upper Room, a shared meal, a basin of water, and the hands of God washing human feet. It is on this sacred evening that Jesus gives us the priesthood and the Eucharist . But He also gives us a model of humble service . The symbols of this night — the stole and the towel — tell a story of love that bends low and lifts high. Let’s reflect on this feast of stole and towel , and discover what it truly means to walk in the footsteps of Christ.   The Stole: Sign of Priesthood and Sacrifice In Luke 22:19, Jesus takes bread, gives thanks, breaks it, and says: “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” (Luke 22:19) With these words, He institutes the Eucharist and gives birth to the ministerial priesthood . The stole — that long, na...
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