John

Dear Friends, “Lord, give me this one grace: to love you above all and love all in You.” The central theme of today’s readings is the greatest commandment in the Bible, namely, to respond to God’s love for us by loving Him, and then to express that love in action by loving Him loving our neighbour. Our love for God is tested and put into practice by the way we love our … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 29.10.23

Dear Friends, ‘Hearts on fire; feet on the move’ (Pope Francis) Today, World Mission Sunday, is the day set aside by the Catholic Church throughout the world to publicly renew its commitment to its universal mission, its calling to bring the Good news of Christ to the ends of the earth. Pope Francis has recently reminded us that service to the mission entrusted to it … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 22.10.23

Dear Friends, “My home is in Heaven. I'm just traveling through this world.”Today’s Scripture readings offer us a standing invitation to the everlasting joy of the Heavenly Banquet and a loving warning to stay ready always for this Heavenly banquet by constantly wearing the wedding garment, i.e., remaining in a state of grace by avoiding … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 15.10.03

Dear Friends, “No one can get Joy by merely asking for it.  It is one of the ripest fruits of the Christian life, and, like all fruits, must be grown.” The readings for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year A focus on discipleship and our choice to follow Jesus or not and the necessity to bear fruits in our Christian life.  In the first reading … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 08.10.23

Dear Friends, “God is responsible for the consequences of our obedience; WE are responsible for the consequences of our disobedience.” In our liturgy for this Sunday, we see the emphasis on obedience to God, as against disobedience.  With obedience come the blessings of God, while disobedience separates us from the blessings of God.  In view of this, dear … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 01.10.23