Homilies

Dear brothers and sisters, In light of the continued spread of Covid-19, and of the advice being given by provincial health authorities to limit gatherings of people to no more than 150, in order to protect the vulnerable among us, the Catholic bishops of New Brunswick have decided unanimously to cease the celebration of all … Continue reading COVID-19 – WEEKEND MASSES AND CHANGES

THEME: THE GLORY OF HUMANITY (Genesis 12:1-4; Timothy 1:8-10; Matthew 17:1-9) Today we reflect on one important aspect of our faith and our lives; the glory of the Resurrection. Just as we continue our Lenten observances in preparation of the Paschal Mysteries. Christ demonstrated before his disciples what our human body is destined for, and … Continue reading SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT, MARCH 8, 2020

THEME:  Desire to obey the Word of God  (1ST, Gen.2:2-7,3:1-7; 2ND, Rom. 5;12-19; GOSPEL, Mt. 4:1-11) Today in the First Sunday of Lent, the Sunday we learn about temptation.  The reality is that, temptation in one form or another is unavoidable.  Honestly examining our daily experience will reveal many hints of temptation. In every temptation … Continue reading FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT, MARCH 1, 2020

THEME: REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE – DUST WE SHALL ALL RETURN Today, we begin the Forty days spiritual journey with the Lord, who prayed and fasted for forty days and night. A journey of Forty days with Jesus, who came into the world, suffered, was crucified, died and resurrected. It is a season of spiritual … Continue reading ASH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020

THEME: GIVE LOVE IN PLACE OF HATE Love and nonviolence have to be the ‘soul power’ of Christian disciples. Jesus, therefore asks us not to hate our enemies and not take revenge on anyone. Jesus says, “Should anyone press you into service for one mile, go with him or her two miles” (Mt.5:41) “You shall … Continue reading 7TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR, FEB. 23 2020

THEME: JESUS LAMB OF GOD, WHO TAKE AWAY OF SINS OF WORLD! (Isaiah 49: 3, 5-6; 1 Corinthians 1:1-3; John 1: 29-34) The Lamb of God said John the Baptist went to his slaughter in silence but in Strength, for the redemption of many, which he does even today. When Jesus died, he left his … Continue reading 2ND SUNDAY OF THE YEAR, JANUARY 19, 2020

FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH  THEME: DOING ORDINARY THINGS EXTRAORDINARILY WELL (Sirach 3:3-7,14-17; Colossians 3:12-21; Matthew 2:13-15,19-23) Family is the centre of our affection around which our hearts’ best wishes entwine. It is in the family that the foundation of human relationship is laid, upon which faith and morality is built. Though today we … Continue reading HOLY FAMILY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29TH, 2019

THEME: What is Christmas all about? (Isaiah 52:7-10; Hebrew 1:1-6; John 1:1-18) Christmas is all about you and God to stay together, in your heart, in your family, in your home forever. Christmas is not just all about Christmas tree, is not all about new clothes, Christmas is not all about gifts, Christmas is not … Continue reading CHRISTMAS DAY, 25TH DECEMBER, 2019

THEME: GOD IS WITH US (Isaiah 7:10-14; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-24) Is God, a God of troubles or Joy? Why is it that when He comes into our lives, trouble comes. Christ’s birth was meant to bring joy to Mary and Joseph, but what an agony of mind Joseph had to battle with, when he … Continue reading 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR A, DECEMBER 22ND 2019

THEME: “HAPPY IS THE ONE WHO DOES NOT TAKE OFFENCE AT ME!” (Isaiah 35:1-6, 10; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11) In the course of preparing the way for the Messiah by calling people to a baptism of repentance, John stepped on the toes of people of position, power and privilege; and is now languishing in prison … Continue reading 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR A, DECEMBER 15, 2019