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10/07/2025

WORD TODAY
07/10/2025
Genesis 46:1-7, 28-30
Matthew 10:16-23

According to study, the crucial stage of fostering trust takes place from birth to two (2) years old. If that stage is affectionately well attended by primary caregivers to the child’s basic needs, later in life the child perceives the world as safe and feels secure enough to build healthy relationships with others as they grow up. Basic trust helps a person to navigate their life equipped with the virtue of hope.

In Genesis chapter 46, we read of Jacob, amidst the uncertainties and trials of journeying as a family to Egypt due to famine in Canaan, he trusts in the promise of God that will provide their needs. Later, Jacob places his trust onto his children to arrange for a family reconciliation with their long- lost son, Joseph in Goshen.

Similarly, in the Gospel (Mt 10:16-23), Jesus prepares His disciples for the challenging missionary journey ahead, and assures them of God’s providential care in the face of opposition and persecution. He trusted them. In response, the disciples are called to trust their heavenly Father for all their needs.

Trust in God’s providence transcends our human limited rationale and invites us to surrender our fears and anxieties, and live daily with unwavering faith, with open heart and hope. It is part of a discerning exercise. Since we are called to be pilgrims of hope, we must choose to find the peace that comes from resting in the Lord’s assurance.

Lord, let me discern that my efforts to please You is itself from You. Amen.

30/06/2025

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27/05/2025

WORD TODAY
05/28/2025
Acts 17:15, 22-18:1
John 16:12-15

This passage still speaks powerfully to us today. Jesus’ words about the Holy Spirit guiding us into all truth were not just meant for His disciples in the Upper Room—they’re meant for us, here and now. God desires to speak to each of us, personally and deeply. But He also knows we can’t yet bear the fullness of what He wants to reveal. That’s not a limitation—it’s an invitation.

We often think of Heaven as something far off, but this deepening discovery of God’s truth and love is meant to begin now. Heaven will be the fullness of joy as we endlessly explore the mystery of God, but the journey begins here, in our daily walk with the Holy Spirit.

God does have much more to tell you. And one of the first steps toward growing in divine wisdom is realizing how little we actually know. This isn’t discouraging—it’s freeing. The more we recognize the vastness of God’s wisdom compared to our own, the more space we make in our hearts to receive what He longs to show us. This truth should move us to humility, wonder, and hunger for more of Him.

Jesus also says, “You cannot bear it now,” not to discourage us, but to reveal that spiritual growth is a process. This is how the Holy Spirit works: gently, patiently, and with perfect timing. He doesn’t overwhelm us—He guides us. And He will continue guiding us, step by step, not only in this life, but into eternity.

And if you haven’t yet experienced that, or feel far from it, don’t be discouraged. Instead, ask. Ask the Holy Spirit to begin His work in you. Ask for a deeper hunger for truth. Ask for the grace to let go of pride and make room for the mystery of God. Don’t be afraid of what you don’t know. Let that very awareness become the doorway to deeper communion with God. The infinite truth of God isn’t meant to overwhelm—it’s meant to fill you with joy.

Lord, Your wisdom is unsearchable, and Your love is beyond measure. I praise You for the mystery of who You are. I confess that I know so little, and I long to know You more. Send me Your Spirit, the Spirit of Truth, and begin—or deepen—this journey in me. Guide me, step by step, into the truth that leads to life and joy. And may this discovery never end, but continue into eternity. Amen.

22/05/2025

WORD TODAY
05/23/2025
Acts 15:22-31
John 15:12-17

To some people, Jesus’ definition of friendship might sound strange at first. He says we are His friends only if we do what He commands. Imagine saying something like that to one of your close friends—it would probably be taken as a joke or seen as controlling. So, is true friendship really based on obedience?

In normal human relationships, friendship isn’t based on someone obeying you. That would not be a healthy or real friendship. But Jesus is different. He can say this because of who He is and what He commands.

Jesus is Truth itself. What He asks of us is not for His benefit, but for ours. Everything He commands comes from perfect love and leads to goodness. So when He says we are His friends if we do what He commands, He’s really saying that true friendship with Him is built on love, truth, and self-giving. He invites us into a relationship that is shaped by these things.

When we think about our friendships with others, the same principle applies. Real friendship must be based on what God desires—truth, kindness, honesty, sacrifice, and love. In that sense, we too must “command” that our friendships be built on God’s will. This doesn’t mean controlling others, but rather choosing only to enter and nurture relationships that reflect God's love and truth.

Brothers and Sisters, do you love Him by following His commands of love? Then think about your relationships with others. Are they rooted in God’s will, in selfless love and honesty? If your friendships follow the way of God’s love, they will bring true joy now and last into eternity.

Lord, You call me Your friend when I follow Your command to love. Thank You for this invitation to deep and lasting friendship. Help me to grow in love for You each day and to build all my relationships on the truth and goodness of Your will. In Jesus' name. Amen.

22/05/2025

WORD TODAY
05/22/2025
Acts 15:7-21
John 15:9-11

When Jesus spoke the line above, He continued by saying, “I have told you this so that my joy might be in you and your joy might be complete.” These two lines together give us a clear picture of what Jesus teaches about holy obedience.

First, Jesus tells us we must keep His commandments. At first, this can sound harsh or controlling. Some might think it feels burdensome or restrictive. But if we keep reading, we see the deeper truth.

Jesus explains that keeping His commandments helps us “remain in His love.” He also points out that He’s not asking us to do anything He Himself didn’t do. Jesus, in His human life, obeyed every command of the Father perfectly. His obedience brought Him deep and lasting union with the Father’s love. And more than that—it brought complete joy. Jesus tells us that this same joy will be in us if we follow His example of obedience.

So how do we see the will of God and His commandments? Do we see them as rules that restrict our freedom, or do we recognize that they guide us to the peace and joy we really long for? The Ten Commandments, for example, are not burdens but gifts. They help bring order to our lives, protect our relationships, and draw us closer to God.

Obedience brings us peace, clarity, and lasting joy—not sadness or fear. Do you feel resistance? Do some commands feel hard or limiting? If so, that may be a sign that this message is exactly what your soul needs. Deep down, our hearts long for the peace that comes from living in harmony with God’s will. Ask for the grace to recognize where you struggle with obedience and renew your commitment to follow Jesus completely.

13/05/2025

WORD TODAY
05/14/2025
Acts 1:15-17, 20-26
John 15:9-17

After Judas betrayed Jesus, the remaining Apostles came together to choose someone to take his place. They decided it should be someone who had been with them from the beginning of Jesus' ministry. They prayed for God’s guidance, cast lots, and Matthias was chosen. He became one of the Twelve Apostles (Acts 1:26).

We don’t know much about Saint Matthias’ ministry. As an Apostle, he was one of the early Church’s first bishops. Some traditions say he preached in what is now Ethiopia, Turkey, or Georgia—maybe all three. He was likely killed for his faith, either by stoning, beheading, or both, and is honored today as a martyr.

When we honor Saint Matthias, we’re also honoring the way God works. God uses ordinary, humble people to do extraordinary things for His Kingdom. Matthias didn’t choose this role for himself—God chose him. Just like Matthias, we are also chosen by God to “bear fruit that will remain.” But this kind of lasting fruit can only come when we ask the Father for it, through Jesus.

Asking in Jesus’ name doesn’t mean simply adding His name to our own wishes. It means we unite our prayers with His—asking only what He would ask. We let go of our own preferences and trust that God’s will is what’s best. When we pray this way, we open ourselves to be used by God in powerful ways.

Often, we bring our wants and plans to God, hoping He’ll agree. But if we truly want to serve Him and bear good fruit, we must be willing to let go of our own will. Only by allowing God to choose our path can we help bring about His Kingdom on earth.

Be open to whatever He asks of you. Ask for the grace to follow His plan, not your own, and pray with a heart that’s united to the will of Jesus.

Lord Jesus Christ, You always did the will of the Father, and You have called me to take part in Your work. Help me to surrender my own plans and desires so that I may do whatever You ask. Use me as a true instrument of Your Kingdom. Amen.

12/05/2025

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA

O God, who chose the Mother of your Son to be our Mother also, grant us that, persevering in penance and prayer for the salvation of the world, we may furthermore effectively each day the reign of Christ. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

09/03/2025

WORD TODAY
03/10/2025
Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18
Matthew 25:31-46

The readings for Monday of the First Week of Lent offer profound insights into the Christian life, focusing on themes of holiness, integrity, compassion, and the final judgment.

The Book of Leviticus reading reminds us that the holiness of God is reflected in our lives. Our lives of holiness are inseparable from fulfilling the commandment to love our neighbor as ourselves. This love is not just about feelings but is shown through concrete acts of kindness, integrity, and mercy.

Loving your neighbor means seeing their dignity and worth as a person created by God. It includes helping those in need, forgiving wrongs, and being generous with our time and resources. This love goes beyond those who are easy to love, extending even to those who challenge us. If we do reflect, how we treat others reflects our relationship with God. Loving our neighbor is a way to live out our faith in everyday life.

In the Gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the sheep and the goats. He shows that how we treat the most vulnerable is a reflection of how we treat Him. Feeding the hungry, welcoming strangers, and caring for the sick and imprisoned are acts of love that draw us closer to God. Jesus identifies Himself with those who are suffering or in need.

Holiness is not just about personal devotion but about how we act and react toward others. We can evoke the best in others.

08/03/2025

WORD TODAY
03/09/2025
Deuteronomy 26:4-10
Luke 4:1-13

After Jesus’ baptism, He was ‘led by the Spirit into the desert’ where He was tempted by the devil. He passed through undistracted. Our own Lent takes its shape by the way we can, each in our own way, follow Jesus in allowing the Spirit to lead us into ‘desert moments’ where we can experience something of the silence, sacrifice and solitude which Jesus experienced during His forty days in a genuine wilderness.

While many of us crave to ‘get away’ and leave our usual routine, yet faced with the reality of being alone in silence, we find ourselves intimidated and perhaps even afraid of the solitude we thought we desired. To become accustomed to the silence, we sacrifice our busy needs for attention and begin to devote twenty or more minutes to quiet prayer each day. Then, entering into silence becomes less difficult and rewarding.

Our fasting, traditionally, meant reducing our intake or abstinence of food and drink. We, actually, fast to achieve greater detachment and freedom from things that threaten to distract us from the fuller life that Jesus desires for us. We should consider, this Lent, to fast from our reliance on technological distractions that keep us idle. The goal of fasting is to imbibe the exemplified life of Jesus our Lord. Let nothing distract us from the goal of our Lenten journey — a greater freedom and deeper relationship and identification with the Lord.

08/03/2025

Word Today
03/08/2025
Isaiah 58:9b-14
Luke 5:27-32

Isaiah comments on complaints being made by people that, though they are fasting, God is not taking any notice of them. The reason, says Isaiah, is because while they are virtuously fasting, they continue to exploit their workers and get involved in fights and quarrels. These are the Pharisaic stereotype complaints and attitudes which become targets of reprimanding by Matthew’s Gospel.

How sure are you that you are far more free than the wandering vagrant living on the streets? Do you think they are a burden to society and to God? Are they more detached? The point is that conversion of a person from a self-assured superior mindset to an acceptance of others is necessary for salvation to come as a ripple effect in society.

The choice of Jesus over Levi to follow Him is odd and inconceivable for those who police other peoples’ moral life, and what more when it comes to religious life. However, it is concrete life that is changed, a testified conversion that exhibits the person’s encounter with a loving God. Life has become more meaningful, with a purpose, by working together with Jesus for the establishment of God’s kingdom of acceptance and hospitality. In welcoming the repentant, God celebrates goodness.

Celebration is also a public witness that some good had been achieved or accomplished in a person’s life or endeavour. Jesus comes to heal the sick, the discarded and the downtrodden. Those who responded to His approach will receive. How can we refuse?

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