Saturday, October 28, 2023 Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles Eph 2:19-22; Lk 6: 12-16 Today, our Mother Church celebrates the feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles! A short biographical sketch is necessary to appreciate their commitment to the Gospel. As his name indicates, ‘Simon the Zealot’ must have been ‘zealous’ about his […]
Friday, October 27, 2023 Rom 7: 18-25; Lk 12:54-59 In today’s Gospel, Jesus appeals to the use of God-given wisdom to discern good and evil. By making reference to their ability to read the clouds and the wind, Jesus wants them to get in touch with the ‘law written in their hearts’ (2:15). That inner
Thursday, October 26, 2023 Rom 6:19-23; Lk 12:49-53 In today’s Gospel, Jesus talks about ‘setting the earth on fire’ and causing ‘division’! How can we understand this apparently scandalous message? At first, Jesus’ words regarding ‘setting the earth on fire’ signify the impact that he wanted to witness thanks to his groundbreaking message and mission.
