Author name: Fr. Dhinakaran Savariyar

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By What Authority?

Saturday, May 30, 2026 Jude 17: 20b-25; Mk 11: 27-33 Today’s Gospel invites us to seek God in love and truth.  In the Gospel, we find Jesus asking a counter question when the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders enquire about the source of his authority.  Jesus is neither averse nor evasive when it […]

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The Shout That Stilled Jesus!

Thursday, May 28, 2026 1 Pet 2:2-5, 9-12; Mk 10: 46-52 Today’s Gospel highlights the healing of Bartimaeus, whose shout of recognition and unshakeable faith even ‘stilled’ Jesus.  Mark’s description of the healing comes with certain interesting details. Jesus is leaving the city of Jericho. Bartimaeus is shouting for Jesus’ attention and comes to him,

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The Cup and Baptism!

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 1 Pet 1:18-25; Mk 10: 32-45 Today’s Gospel highlights discipleship as participation in Christ’s life.  Jesus and his retinue of disciples are journeying towards Jerusalem. Jesus leading the way shows his determination. Some of his disciples were astonished and others afraid. But Jesus moves towards Jerusalem to meet his end, about

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