Homilies

Homily for 5^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reflecting on Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians 2:1-5

Reflection on St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians 1:26-31

Dearly Beloved, we continue our reflection of the first letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians.  We have already established the uniqueness of a person’s status in Christ. The fact is that being able to see who we truly are in Christ makes a big difference.  Paul emphasized that there should not be any reason for division in the church.  He called on various factions to come together and be united in Christ who alone was crucified for them.

Introduction to Paul’s first letter the to the Corinthians

Dearly beloved, we have come to the second Sunday in ordinary time. From now until we get into lent from 1^st March, our second reading will be taken progressively from the first letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians. It is undeniable that St. Paul’s letters are among the few difficult books in the bible.  I would wish to make an effort to limit all Sunday reflections to the book.

Theme:   Christ’s light brings hope to the World

Dearly Beloved, it is indeed the most wonderful time of the year.  It is a time to celebrate family and friends.  It is a time of warmth, a time of peace, a time of great joy, and a time of huge celebrations.

Dearly beloved, Someone shared this story in relation to today’s celebration. Do permit me to share it with you. In a particular kingdom, after the death of the king, the Prince had to choose a wife before his coronation as the next king. The Prince made it open for every young girl in the kingdom to exhibit her qualities and draw his attention. Several young girls started wearing sexy clothes to seduce the Prince but he was not moved.  Some began to wear wonderful hairstyles but the Prince was not moved.

Homily for 3^rd Sunday of Advent

Dearly beloved, do permit me to share with you this story I read from the Vatican radio website.

Homily for 2^nd Sunday of Advent 2016

Is 11:1-10; Rom 15:4-19; Mt 3:1-12

Theme: Will you be able to recognize him?

Dearly beloved, there is this legendary story told of Pastor Jeremiah Steepek. He was just assigned to this new church with about 10,000 members.

Homily for 1^st Sunday of Advent 2016

Theme: Who is your hope for a better future?

“What will be left of you when that day comes”

Mal 3:19-20 ;  2 Thes 3:7-12;  Lk 21:5-19

Homily For 31^st Sunday Year C

Wis. 11:22-12:1;2  2Thes 1:11-2;2 Lk 19:1-10