“Do not be afraid”
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Announcing the coming of Jesus into the world this was the beginning of the message to the people immediately concerned with his coming, “do not be afraid”. It was said to Mary the Virgin by the angel appearing to her, to Joseph her husband in the dream, and to the shepherds on the night of Christmas by the angels. Jesus on […]
The Baptist in Trouble
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All of us go through moments, sometimes days, months or even years experiencing the absence of God in life. For over 37 years St. Theresa of Calcutta went through such experience. Good many of these through their life and witnessing proclaim the glory of God and his presence in the world and among us. These days the bombardments about the absence […]
From the Wild to Harmony
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A reflection on Isaiah’s prophecy today invites us back to a time of absolute innocence and complete harmony. His vision visualizes the past embracing the future, inviting us to reflect on the original days of creation, when Adam and Eve were still in the Garden of Eden. There were no ‘wild’ animals or animals were […]
Already, Not Yet
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Advent is always for a new beginning; the cycle of the New Year begins rolling. At the same time we have a message that the ‘the Kingdom is already here but, not yet’, a message to be awake and watchful. Jesus in his eschatological prophesy speaks of a choice: ‘of the two one will be taken and the other left […]
Reign of God coming
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Modern kings and royalties have no significant power. They are mostly figureheads enjoying celebrity status. Today’s celebration of the kingship of Christ is derived from a time in history when the king used to be all in all, the ruler, the commander in chief; and his edicts are to be obeyed by all or be ready to go to the gallows; […]
He is coming!
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For over 20 centuries the gospel of Jesus has been changing the course of history, moving people, toppling down kingdoms, dominions and dynasties, leveling down many mountains of pride, prejudice, pompousness and the like, winning millions for Jesus and inviting rejection from many more. His words continue to comfort millions and we are among them. Sometimes he appeals to us to […]
New Design for Family
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The Sadducees did not believe in resurrection. Probably Jesus’ discourse today is not for them; he did it for us, to give us a glimpse of heaven, his kingdom to which we are invited and are destined. He doesn’t mean to break our relationship here on earth, he is reshaping it for heaven. This is also an invitation to […]
“…and was rich”
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We have heard Jesus telling, “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God” (Matthew 19:24). In today’s gospel we see Zacchaeus, one among the richest in Israel, getting a fast track entry into that very same kingdom. Is God – Jesus – […]
Lord, hear our prayer
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We often do pray, ‘Lord, hear our prayer’. While we do this or any prayer, the questions we need to ask ourselves are, are we poor enough that the Lord may hear us? Have we at any time been wronged in such a way as to prompt the Lord to listen? Can we claim to be acceptable to the Lord […]
My Help comes from the Lord
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When I was in Ontario parishes, every other day I used to get some calls. The conversation from the other side would be like or similar to, “I am laid off from work from yesterday on. I don’t have any money for groceries. Could you give a food voucher or some groceries?” Some even give the door number to deliver the […]
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