Thursday, December 12, 2024 Is 41: 13-20; Mt 11:11-15 Today’s Gospel highlights the selflessness in both Jesus and John the Baptist. There is a story that explains the importance of selflessness for discipleship. A disciple of the great philosopher Socrates once asked his master, ‘Sir, why do you tell all who wish to become your […]
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Is 40:25-31; Mt 11: 28-30 Today’s Gospel presents Jesus as the load bearer whose life exemplifies love that suffers. There is an insightful and moving story behind the statue of Jesus’ ‘Come unto me, all you who labor and are burdened.’ Karl Albert ‘Bertel’ Thorvaldsen (1770-1844), the famous Danish sculptor, made the
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Is 40:1-11; Mt 18:12-14 Today’s Gospel highlights the ‘searching God’ who comes looking for His people. The Gospel begins with Jesus’ question, ‘What is your opinion?’ Then, Jesus goes on to narrate a story of a shepherd who leaves behind the ninety-nine sheep in his sight and goes in search of
