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In this episode of Brother from Another Father, Fr Isaac reflects on Jesus’ parable of the unforgiving servant and the radical freedom that comes with forgiveness.

The kingdom of God is described as a world of mercy, generosity and release—but that flow can be blocked when we refuse to forgive. Our grudges and bitterness don't only affect us; they can affect the entire community around us.

Fr Isaac invites us to ask: Where have I closed the valve of forgiveness in my own life? And what would happen if I opened it again and allowed God's grace to flow freely?

God bless, and have a good Sunday.

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In Episode 103 of Brother from Another Father, Fr Isaac explores Jesus’ challenging teaching on conflict resolution within the Christian community. Why do we so often avoid difficult conversations, choosing anonymous complaints or silence instead? Drawing from the Gospel, Fr Isaac looks at the importance of confronting wrongdoing with love, involving others when necessary, and ultimately seeking reconciliation rather than division.

A reflection on courage, community, accountability and becoming instruments of reconciliation in a world increasingly marked by conflict.

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In this episode of Brother from Another Father, Fr Isaac reflects on the moments when faith can leave us feeling as though we have been “duped by God.” Drawing from the story of Jeremiah, his own experience of religious life, and Peter’s expectations of Jesus, he explores the difference between what we think God has promised us and what God is actually calling us towards.

A reflection on disappointment, suffering, faith and the unexpected ways God brings new life through the crosses we carry.

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Father Isaac explores what it really means to call Jesus “Christ” — reminding us that Christ is not Jesus' surname, but a title meaning “anointed one” or Messiah. More importantly, he asks whether we have sometimes rushed to Jesus as the answer without first asking the deeper questions that lie within our own lives.

What are we looking for salvation from? What are we longing for? What does our world need to be saved from, and what do we need to be saved from ourselves?

Peter's journey to recognising Jesus as the Messiah was shaped by years of waiting, questioning and searching. We too are invited to do that soul work — to bring our deepest questions to Jesus and discover how his life, words and actions speak into them.

And there is a beautiful final movement in the Gospel: when Peter recognises who Jesus is, Jesus tells Peter who he is. In recognising Christ, Peter discovers his own identity and mission.

This Sunday, Father Isaac invites us to ask not only “Who is Jesus?”, but also “Who is Jesus for me?” — and to allow that answer to reveal who we are called to become.

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In Episode 100 of Brother from Another Father, Father Isaac Fernandes reflects on the encounter between Jesus and the Canaanite woman — a Gospel passage that invites us to take seriously both Jesus' humanity and the prejudices shaped by our upbringing and culture.

The Canaanite woman's persistence challenges Jesus' assumptions about who is worthy of God's mercy, and her encounter with him becomes a moment of transformation. From this story, Father Isaac explores how prejudice can be deeply embedded within us, often without our awareness, and why genuine encounter with people who are different from us is essential to overcoming it.

The journey beyond prejudice is not an instant conversion but a gradual one. Like the early Church's growing understanding that God's salvation was intended for all people, we too are invited to remain open to the transforming work of the Holy Spirit.

Sometimes, it is through the person we least expect that God teaches us to see the world — and ourselves — differently.

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In Episode 99 of Brother from Another Father, Father Isaac Fernandes reflects on the storms we encounter in life and the challenge of recognising God's presence in the midst of them.

Drawing on Elijah's encounter with God in the still, small voice and Peter's attempt to walk on water, he explores why God is not the cause of the chaos in our lives, even though God remains present within it. Peter's journey becomes an invitation to face our fears, step outside our comfort zones, and keep our eyes fixed on Jesus rather than on the storms around us.

Faith, Father Isaac suggests, grows when we are willing to take risks, stumble, and allow Christ to catch us. As a Shona proverb reminds us, “Mbwende haina vanga” — a coward does not have scars.

Sometimes, we have to step into the storm to discover that Jesus is waiting on the other side.

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Why do so many people spend their lives chasing happiness, only to find themselves unfulfilled? Reflecting on Jesus' parable of the hidden treasure, this episode explores the difference between pursuing happiness and discovering the treasure God has prepared for each of us. Drawing on the wisdom of King Solomon, the insights of St. Ignatius of Loyola, and Jesus' teaching, Fr. Isaac shows that joy is not life's ultimate goal—it is the fruit of finding and embracing God's unique call. When we discover the treasure worth everything, sacrifice no longer feels like a loss, but a joyful response to something infinitely greater.

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Why does God allow good and evil to exist side by side? Reflecting on Jesus' Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds, Fr. explores the surprising patience of God and the temptation to judge too quickly. This episode shows how God's grace works slowly, both in our hearts and in the world around us, and why Jesus ends this teaching with a message of profound hope: even the smallest acts of goodness can quietly transform an entire society.

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In this episode of Brother from Another Father, Fr. reflects on the Parable of the Sower and explores why God's Word rarely transforms us overnight. Like a seed, it requires time, patience, and attentive hearts to bear fruit. In an age of endless scrolling, instant entertainment, and shrinking attention spans, this episode invites listeners to rediscover the forgotten art of lingering with Scripture, trusting that the slow work of God always produces a rich harvest.

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In Episode 95 of Brother from Another Father, titled “The School of Trust,” the reflection explores Jesus’ response to rejection, frustration, and apparent failure in His ministry.

Drawing on the idea of “early adopters,” the episode examines how the Kingdom of God was first embraced not by the powerful or influential, but by the poor, the marginalized, and the overlooked. Rather than despairing at this, Jesus rejoices in the mysterious wisdom of God.

The episode reflects on what it means to place ourselves “in the school of Christ” — learning from His deep trust in the Father, His freedom from the need for worldly success, and His faithfulness even when the path leads toward the cross.

A thoughtful reflection on failure, surrender, trust, and the difference between being successful and being faithful.