Commemoration of the Holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council (787). A reading from the Holy Gospel according to the Apostle and Evangelist Saint Luke (Lk 8:5-15). The Lord spoke this parable: “The sower went out to sow his seed. As he sowed, some fell along the path and was trampled, and the birds of the sky devoured it. Some fell on the rock, and as soon as it sprouted, it withered for lack of moisture. Some fell among thorns, and the thorns, growing together with it,

A reflection on the 19th Sunday after Pentecost. On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” And with that he breathed on them and said

Homily on the 18 th  Sunday after Pentecost 2 Corinthians 9: 6-11; Luke6: 31-36 Many people never have the time or the will to sit in...

THE VOICE IN THE DESERT – A VOICE FOR THOSE IN THE WORLD’S WILDERNESS   Blessed are you Lord God of Israel for you have come to visit...

A reading from the Holy Gospel according to the Apostle and Evangelist Saint Mark (Mk 8:34–9:1). 8:34 Calling together the crowd with His...

Homily on the 14th Sunday after Pentecost 2 Corinthians 1: 21-2:4; Matthew 22: 1-14. One thing is certain: as followers of Christ and...

Those who detach from the world and gain God VS they who accumulate via stealth yet die in spirit A landlord of that time planted a...

A reading from the Holy Gospel according to the Apostle and Evangelist Saint Matthew (Mt 19:16–26). “ And behold, a man came up to Him...

A reflection om the 11th Sunday after Pentecost O Lord my God, I confess that I have sinned against You in thought, word and deed. I have...

10th Sunday after Pentecost 1 Corinthians 4: 9-16; Matthew 17: 14-23 Throughout the Church’s year, we are constantly reminded of Christ’s...

ORA PRO NOBIS.   When the Lord gracefully dismissed the multitudes that came to hear him at the end of that day, he asked his disciples...

Commemoration of the Holy Prophet Ezekiel. A reading from the Holy Gospel according to the Apostle and Evangelist Saint Matthew (Mt...

A short reflection on the 7th Sunday after Pentecost. As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, calling out, “Have mercy...

Homily on the 6 th Sunday after Pentecost Epistle: Romans 12: 6-14; Gospel: Matthew 9: 1-8.   As we go through the cold month of winter,...

THE BITTER SWEET REALITIES WITH CENTRES OF WORSHIP When he stepped onto shore, he was confronted by a man from the city who was...

A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (Mt 8:5-13): “ At that time, when Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him,...

Open our eyes that we may see you, our ears that we may hear you, and our hearts that we may love. The Lamp of one’s body are the eyes –...

An Invitation to keep watch over his flock and pray for the edification of his body the Church   The Lord walked by the sea of Galilee in...

ALL HALLOWS – ENERGIZED BY GOD’S GRACE AND FAVOUR Lord our God, thy Church in the world is constantly adorned with the blood of your...

A reading from the Holy Gospel according to the Apostle and Evangelist John (John 7:37–52; 8:12). On the last day, that great day of the...