Category: Liturgical Year C

Jesus is the King of the Universe, which means that ultimately, Divine justice and goodness will reign over all Creation. GOSPEL PASSAGE: Luke 23:35-43 The leaders scoffed at Jesus saying, “he saved others; let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, his chosen one!” The soldiers also mocked Jesus, coming up and…

Jesus promises redemption and resurrection. However, He warns of trials and tribulations. He asks us to remain steadfast in faith. GOSPEL PASSAGE: Luke 21:5-19 When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, Jesus said, “As for these things you see, the days will come…

Jesus seeks justice in the world. He is no afraid of the truth and to condemn all that goes against God’s infinite love for Creation. Respect for Holy Places extends to God’s Creation. Truth and justice are prerequisites for reconciliation. GOSPEL PASSAGE: John 2:13-22 “The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up…

The message of today’s Gospel is that God cares intimately, passionately, and immediately about each one of us. With our permission, his touch can console what is wounded and hurt inside. GOSPEL PASSAGE: Luke 7:11-17 Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went with him. As he approached…

Humble prayer is what Jesus says helps to build the right relationship with God, in which we are open to his gifts.

Prayer enables us to receive the graces we need to be God’s family, friends, and collaborators. It is our way of conversing with God which tells us about His love and sustains us in His grace and mercy.

Today’s Gospel encourages us to use of faith to turn to Jesus with confidence. He listens to us and helps us find a solution and a way through the storms and the torments of life.

Jesus advises to face life with faith, and with an attitude of gratitude and humility. The disciples have an authentic desire to imitate Jesus and to be more like him; to live up to his teaching.

Jesus teaches that an exclusive focus on one’s own self-interests leads to indifference, omission, and lack of willingness to change one’s ways for the better.

Jesus emphasizes that people of faith ought to be smart in aiming to live according to God’s commandments. Their spirit ought to be nurtured so that they recognize right from wrong and aim to lead virtuous lives.