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“Pray, hope, and don’t worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer.” The 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C helps us remember that God hears us. He is kind, strong, and close. When we pray, we can trust that He is paying attention. The main themes of today’s Scripture readings are the power of intercessory prayer, the Our Father as the ideal … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 27.07.25

“God speaks in the silence of the heart. Listening is the beginning of prayer.” On the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C, we are reminded to make space for God. Serving is good, but we also need to stop and listen. God wants to be with us, not just through our work, but in our quiet moments too. The readings show us both action and listening. Abraham serves the Lord with … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 20.07.25

Today we hear in the Gospel reading the parable of the Good Samaritan. It is a familiar story in which Jesus commends the Samaritan, the ’outsider’, for his compassionate response to the man who was robbed, beaten and left to die. He contrasts this with the two priestly figures who did not wish to touch the man who, if he was dead, would make them ritually unclean and so … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 13.07.25

“Christianity without discipleship is always Christianity without Christ.” The 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time reminds us that God works through simple things and humble people. In one Gospel, Jesus is rejected in His hometown because people think they know Him too well. In another year, He sends out His followers with little to carry, asking them to trust God. These stories … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 06.06.25

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Today, the One, Holy, Apostolic, and Catholic Church celebrates two famous icons of faith, Ss. Peter and Paul. We celebrate the Solemnity of the princes of the apostles and the pillars of the church. What we celebrate today is faithfulness, courage, humility, and missionary zeal. These are the qualities that … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 29.06.25