Fr. Robert Mūya

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05/06/2026

Friday: Memorial of St. Boniface
2 Tm 3:10-17; Ps 119; Mk 12: 35-37

We endure with the God who rescues us

In his letter to Timothy, Paul offers his own experience, as a witness to how the Lord who called him is faithful. He endured with purpose, faith, patience, love all the persecutions and sufferings. It was part of his way of life besides teaching. Yet from all these things the Lord delivered him. Therefore, he testifies to Timothy and to us that, in our life we need endurance. Sufferings will accompany us along the path of faith. He exhorts us that we should remain faithful to what we have learned and believed from God's word which has power to save through faith. His testimony is valuable in our time amidst the daily hardships, as we seek to remain firm in faith. Like him, the Lord will rescue us from all these things if we endure with purpose and patience, and remain grounded in what the Scriptures teach us. He says that all who want to live religiously in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. Thus, if we have to suffer let it be a gain for doing what is right and offering our life to God. The Psalmist says that great peace have those who love God's law. Let doing God's will be our source of peace whenever the path of life is hostile.
Fr. Robert.

04/06/2026

Thursday of the 9th week in Ordinary Time
2 Tim 2:8-15; Ps 25; Mk 12:28-34

Genuine concern not Hypocritical feelings

In answer to one of the scribes, Jesus emphasises that there is no greater commandment than that of love. He quotes the law which exhorts God's people to love him with all their heart, mind, soul and strength, and to love one's neighbour as oneself. After this, no one dared to ask him any more questions. When the light of God's word was presented to them, it exposed their hypocrisy. They were only asking him to test him. Mark shows that even this scribe was not ignorant of God's word, and that is why Jesus said that the man was not far from the kingdom. But they needed to be be illumined in the heart, so that they could welcome Jesus's teaching without prejudice and with humility. We need the daily light of God's word that will drive out any stain of pride. Like the Psalmist says, let us allow God to teach us his ways and guide us to his truth. This calls for us to be humble so that we receive God's instruction. In our relationships, let us approach each other with genuine concern and care. Let our words and actions reflect what we uphold in the heart about them so that we may demonstrate love and not hypocritical feelings.
Fr. Robert.

Wednesday: St. Charles Lwanga and co.2 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14; Ps 124; Mt 5:1-12aLiving in hope for the Great RewardThe Uganda m...
03/06/2026

Wednesday: St. Charles Lwanga and co.
2 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14; Ps 124; Mt 5:1-12a

Living in hope for the Great Reward

The Uganda martyrs are a great testimony of the fruit of the Gospel and the truth of the beatitudes. Jesus crowns the beatitudes by saying that blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven. And even blessed are those who are insulted and falsely accused because of him for they will have a great reward in heaven. They lived these words of Jesus, accepting the way of the cross in imitation of Christ. Thus, they were rewarded with the very joy and life which we all seek. It is in giving ourselves for the sake of Christ, that he assures us that he will give everything to us. Our sacrifices are a deposit into the eternal treasure which is in the hands of the Lord. The life of the martyrs reminds us that we must make right but difficult choices when the world offers us the contrary. We are not called to be cowards for we did not receive a Spirit of cowardice on the day of our baptism. Charles and his companions remind us that faith is necessary for this life and for the life to come. It is our call today to keep the flame of faith alive and even to guard God's grace and holiness like them that we may one day share in the great reward that they enjoy now and forever.
Fr. Robert.

02/06/2026

Tuesday of the 9th week in Ordinary Time
2 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18; Ps 90; Mk 12:13-17

Bring God into the Social Space

Some Pharisees and Herodias exposed their hypocrisy by asking Jesus whether they should pay tax to Caesar or not. Taking a denarius, which has Caesar's image, Jesus told them that they should repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God. He expressed that we should not forget that we belong to God, and are called to illumine our world with his light. It is a contradiction to compare God with the human realities. We fulfill our civic duties, while serving our God fully. We live on earth to the full, while not forgetting our destiny with God. Indeed, Peter writes that we await the day of the Lord, a new heaven and earth. We should strive to be found without blemish before him, at peace, growing in grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ. As we commit to the family, social work and services, careers and leadership, let us carry virtue in us. It is in offering genuine service that we testify that we belong to God. Where there is corruption, discrimination and injustice let us bring dignity, honesty and equity. Let us carry God in the social space, and let us make him known and loved in these spheres.
Fr. Robert.

01/06/2026

Monday: Memorial of St. Justin
2 Pt 1:2-7; PS 91; Mk 12:1-12

Planted as a Vineyard and Chosen as Tenants

The parable of the unfaithful tenants presents a man who entrusts his vineyard to a people so that they may cultivate and harvest the produce. But when the time to obtain the fruits comes, they mistreat and kill his servants and his beloved son. They did so thinking they will claim possession of everything. However, just as they had done to others, the owner of the vineyard will also put them to death. The vineyard is a symbol of us and the life that God gives us. This echoes how God treated his people, as a vineyard (Isa 5:1-7). But they did not produce what he expected: justice and righteousness. Could this be the case with us? He has blessed us with this gift of life, and different tasks, vocations, authority and opportunities. We are exhorted to seek to live according to his will, to produce fruits that befit that which we have received. There should be no room for selfishness and violence. Rather, as Peter reminds us, as God's vineyard, and tenants of the life given to us, let us grow in faith and virtue, knowledge and self-control, endurance and devotion, mutual affection and love. Each day, the Lord our master awaits a harvest from the grace he gives us, and he will expect fruits at the end of our life. Let us use this divine power he has given us to build that which witnesses that we are his faithful tenants and his fruitful vineyard.
Fr. Robert.

SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9; Dn 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56;2 Cor 13:11-13; Jn 3:16-18God’s Character tr...
31/05/2026

SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9; Dn 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56;
2 Cor 13:11-13; Jn 3:16-18

God’s Character transforms our Own

We celebrate and contemplate on the character of God. After Israel worshipped the golden calf, Moses interceded for them before the Lord, who invited him to come and receive a second pair of the commandments. Here, the Lord revealed his character to Moses saying, he is a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger and rich in kindness and fidelity. God did not destroy them, for steadfast love is who he is. Moses acknowledged their wickedness, imploring the Lord not to abandon them. Mercy and grace saved them. This is the character of God, always revealed in our journey of life. Sometimes we are impatient with him when life is tough and we feel stagnated. But he still loves us. He is patient with us. The last word is with the Lord, and his word mercy and grace. This is why he sent his Son into the world. John emphasises that God so loved us and sent his Son with one mission: to save and not to comdemn. To welcome this salvation, we are invited to have faith in him. By grace we have been saved through faith (Eph 2:8). Faith is the means through which we encounter mercy and grace, leading to salvation. Once we meet this God, we must translate his character into our own. We do this, as Peter writes, by mending our ways, encouraging one another, living in unity and peace. Let us be patient and forgiving. Then the God of peace and love will be with us. Let the Trinity be always manifested in our lives through our repentance, faith, love, and oneness, as we journey together in the path of salvation. To know the Lord is to learn and imitate his character in our lives.
Fr. Robert.

30/05/2026

Saturday of the 8th week in Ordinary Time
Jude 17, 20b-25; Ps 63; Mk 11:27-33

Once Approved by God, no one can Disapprove us

The Jewish authorities witnessed Jesus drive out the traders from the temple area and they interrogated him. They asked him by what authority he was doing these things and who gave him this authority. These authorities had already seen his authority to teach (Mk 1:22), drive out demons (Mk 1:27), and forgive sin (Mk 2:10). Thus, his action in the temple was a further proof of who he is, the Messiah. His whole life was filled with words and deeds of authority that he is the Son of God. But, since they were not ready to accept it, just as they had not welcomed John, Jesus did not massage their ego by explaining himself. When we live according to our mission, and are consistent in word and deed, we do not seek approval from others. Our life should be our testimony by itself. Every action and word should proclaim the God who dwells in us, and manifest the faith and love that we have in our hearts. As Jude reminds us, the only one who can keep us from stumbling is God. Therefore, let us dedicate our every move, decision and goal to him so that we can persist in good works, and speak according to his spirit. Once we are approved by God, no one can disapprove us.
Fr. Robert.

29/05/2026

Friday of the 8th week in Ordinary time
1 Pt 4:7-13; Ps 96; Mk 11:11-26

Believe it and you shall Receive it

As Jesus and his disciples walked toward Jerusalem, he saw a fig tree and he went to look for fruits from it. Finding none, he spoke, saying that no one would eat its fruit. The next day, Peter noticed that the fig tree had withered. This became an occassion to teach them about prayer founded on faith. Jesus exhorted them to have faith in God, saying that all that one asks for in prayer and believes that he or she will receive it, then it shall be. His words to the tree reflect how we too should approach God, convinced by our faith in him and in what we seek from him. The account of the fig tree sandwiches the driving out of people from the temple. They had made it a place for business, but Jesus reminded them that God's temple is a house of prayer. This act also prepares for the prayer lesson. As Peter writes, when we are serious and sober minded, we will be able to pray. Are our churches true houses of prayer? There is a risk of turning them into social halls, political arenas, and business places. Let us build our faith in the Gospel, so that our worship, every word we speak to God in church, at home, in public or private may reflect a sincere prayer, and we shall receive all that we ask.
Fr. Robert.

Eternal rest grant unto them oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them, may they rest in peace. Amen.
28/05/2026

Eternal rest grant unto them oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them, may they rest in peace. Amen.

27/05/2026

Thursday of the 8th week in Ordinary Time
1 Pt 2:2-5, 9-12; Ps 100; Mk 10:46-52

Be Intentional and Decisive

One of the most decisive persons who encountered Jesus is Bartimeaus. A blind man by the roadside, surrounded by a crowd and then he hears that Jesus is passing by. Mark notably says that a “sizeable crowd” was following Jesus, anticipating the challenge for this blind man to meet Jesus amidst the commotion. However, Bartimeaus began to cry out to Jesus, asking for his mercy. Many rebuked him and told him to be silent. But he continued to cry out. Jesus had him called and he asked him what he wanted him to do for him. The man said: “Lord, I want to see”. He was ready, he knew what he wanted from Jesus, he believed it, he was intentional. Jesus calls this faith. It is not just a desire, a prayer or request and a thirst for healing. It is faith, and it saved him. This is the spirit we should harbour in our lives. Faith means using our time, energy and focus on what aligns with purpose. We seek God, follow him, pray to him, serve him no matter the rebukes from others or our limitations. As Peter writes, let us keep good conduct and works no matter the voices around that may pull us to the contrary. Let us profess our faith with purpose.
Fr. Robert.

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