THEME: DON’T BE IDLE, ENGAGE YOURSELF IN REASONABLE ACTION There are many points for reflection on the Ascension. But I wish to reflect on the rhetorical question of the men in white robes: MEN OF GALILEE, WHY DO YOU STAND LOOKING AT THE SKY? I see it as a critic of speculative Christianity. Standing and … Continue reading ASCENSION OF THE LORD (June 2, 2019)
6th SUNDAY OF EASTER, MAY 26, 2019.
THEME: "LET NOT YOUR HEARTS BE TROUBLED" (Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Revelation 21:10-14; John 14:23-29) “‘Peace I leave with you, my Peace I give you’; ‘Do not let your hearts be troubled’”. With the ascension of Jesus in view, He assures his disciples and all humanity that he will never leave his people without any hope. … Continue reading 6th SUNDAY OF EASTER, MAY 26, 2019.
5th SUNDAY OF EASTER, MAY 19, 2019.
THEME: THE HOUR OF OUR GLORY SHALL COME (Acts 14:21-27; Rev. 21:1-5; Jn. 13:31-33, 34-35) The ink used in writing the history of the church is the blood of the martyrs. The church is founded upon the blood of the martyrs, beginning with Christ, who suffered death for us. In the first reading of today, … Continue reading 5th SUNDAY OF EASTER, MAY 19, 2019.
4th SUNDAY EASTER, 12TH MAY 2019.
THEME: JESUS OUR TRUE SHEPHERD (Acts 14:21-27; Rev. 21:1-5; Jn. 13:31-33, 34-35) Christ is our Shepherd; we are his sheep, not dumb animals (sheep), but voluntary followers of Christ the leader. Today, we celebrate the Good Shepherd Sunday, in a society that good leaders have become so scares, that people are following themselves. But Christ … Continue reading 4th SUNDAY EASTER, 12TH MAY 2019.
Mother of Mercy Parish 