Much of life involves the expectation of repayment for the things we do — I'll do this for you, and you'll do something for me. Some relationships are built on doing things for each other, which is not necessarily bad. The expectation of repayment can exist even though it may not be stated explicitly.

You are not the sum of your weakness; you are the sum of the Father's love for you

Readings for October 30, 2022

1st Reading: Wisdom 11:22-12:2

Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13, 14

2nd Reading: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2

Gospel: Luke 19:1-10

Homily for the Tuesday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time

Homily for the Monday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time

Through His healing of the woman suffering for such a long time, the Lord wanted to show them His wonderful love. He wanted us to recognise this love and learn to love Him more and more. I

Homily for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Readings for October 23, 2022

1st Reading: Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18

Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 23

2nd Reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18

Gospel: Luke 18:9-14

Homily for the Memorial of Saints John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, Martyrs

Homily for the Feast of Saint Luke, evangelist

Today, let us all strive to follow in the footsteps of St. Luke the Evangelist, and do whatever we can, at every opportunities presented to us, to be the role models for one another and to help each other in our respective journeys of faith in life. 

When the rich fool was blessed by God with bountiful harvest, he desired to increase his wealth all the more. Hence, he built larger barns in place of the existing ones and seemed to plan for a retirement so that he could rest, eat, drink and be merry. He was completely unaware that his life would end anytime soon leaving his wealth behind. For Jesus, to be a true disciple, one should not devote one’s self to accumulating material wealth, but should rather live in holiness and virtues, which are the true spiritual riches. Similarly, if God blesses a person with material wealth, he or she should not set his or her heart on it, but should utilize it according to God’s will. What one receives from God should be shared with others as a blessing.