Friday, October 6, 2023 Bar 1:15-22; Lk 10:13-16 Though the woe message is an apparent theme of today’s gospel, we cannot afford to miss out on the message of blessing in it. A careless reading cannot penetrate the meaning of the gospel text. Only a diligent reading helps us discover the blessing that Jesus offers. […]
Thursday, October 5, 2023 Neh 8:1-4, 5-6, 7-12; Lk 10:1-12 There are at least five points for our reflection on today’s gospel. 1.Jesus sends ‘seventy-two other disciples’ for the mission. Jesus acknowledges the scenario of ‘abundant harvest and fewer laborers’ and responds to it creatively. By adding 72 more disciples to the mission, Jesus lets
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 Memorial of Saint Francis of Assisi, Religious Gal 6:14-18; Mt 11:25-30 We celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the silent revolutionary! What he achieved can be broadly considered in terms of three points. Revolution Against Materialism: We all knew that St. Francis led a simple and poor lifestyle. However, he
