By natural constitution, man has been so configured that by the labour of his hands he shall eat (Ps 128:2); thus the Psalmist prays: “give success to the work of our hands O Lord.” More than merely being a means of livelihood, work gives human beings the ample opportunity to chiefly fulfill their essence and…
Month: April 2019
Belief in the Son of Man – April 30, 2019
The first reading says, “And with great power the apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.” This happened because they believed in the Son of Man. Jesus, in the gospel, says, “No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the…
Born Anew – April 29, 2019
The Easter season is a period of renewal after a long Lenten season. We have newly baptised people as well. Jesus answered Nicodemus, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.” Being born anew entails submitting our entire life to the…
Divine Mercy Sunday – April 28, 2019
The believers, after the Resurrection, were united and organised. “And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.” Can we see any similarity in our Christian communities today? The early Christians were able to achieve this because they believed in Jesus and put his teachings into practice. Did they…
Go into the World – April 27, 2019
Jesus appeared to the Eleven and instructed them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation.” This is a great assignment to the Apostles and by extension to all disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ. The grace to preach the gospel comes from Christ, not from human faculty or ability….
Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead? – Carl Olson
Major feature films such The Passion of the Christ and Risen, and books such as Bill O’Reilly’s Killing Jesus raise many questions about one of the greatest controversies in history–what really happened to the crucified body of Jesus of Nazareth. Using a popular question-and-answer format, this book examines the historical evidence concerning the fate of Jesus. Did Jesus really die…
It is the Lord! – April 26, 2019
This exclamation of John is very important to us believers today. God is not far from us. He wants us to discover him like John did. Many Christians find it difficult to believe that Christ is with them when things are difficult. The risen Lord wants this attitude to change. May God grant us the grace to…
Jesus Ate Before Them – April 25, 2019
Jesus appeared on different occasions to his disciples after his Resurrection to strengthen their faith. He ate in their presence to show he was not a spirit and he reminded them what the scriptures say about him. This follow-up of Christ gave confidence to the disciples and is evident in the great works done in the name…
Breaking the Word – April 24, 2019
The Emmaus experience happens every time we attend Mass – the liturgy of the word and the liturgy of the Eucharist. The word of God is read to us and broken by the priest during the homily relating the message to our daily lives. Afterwards, we receive the Body and Blood of Christ to strengthen us so…
Spread the News – April 23, 2019
The joy of this season is energizing. It empowers us to spread the Good News about the risen Lord. We see this in the lives of the apostles as recorded in the Acts of the Apostles. Mary became a missionary after encountering the risen Christ and the same is expected all of us who are baptised. May…
The Joy of the Resurrection – April 22, 2019
The truth cannot be hidden forever. All the things Christ told the disciples were coming to reality after he rose from the dead. The soldiers attempted spreading false stories to hide the facts, but their stories were ridiculous and indicting. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is central to our Christian faith. If Christ had not risen…
Easter Sunday – April 21, 2019
What joy and relief! Alleluia has returned to the liturgy and the atmosphere is charged with excitement, especially among the newly baptised. Easter season is an interesting period in the church – the solemnity of solemnities. Christ is risen! The Lenten season is over and Easter takes over. The spiritual benefits of the Lenten period…
The Evening Chapel 