Thursday, November 20, 2025 1 Mac 2:15-29; Lk 19: 41-44 Today’s Gospel highlights that acceptance of Jesus, repentance, and humility make for peace. Jesus came in peace. The purpose of his incarnation was to win peace on the cross. However, while he was grossly misunderstood by his enemies, the purpose of his coming was taken […]
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 2 Mac 6:18-31; Lk 19:1-10 Today’s Gospel highlights Zacchaeus’ desire to see Jesus as his desire to change. The episode on Zacchaeus is fascinating thanks to the minute details it carries. The wealthy tax collector harboured a deep desire to see Jesus so much that the word ‘see’ has been repeated
Monday, November 17, 2025 1 Mac 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Lk 18:35-43 Today’s Gospel highlights Jesus and the blind man as two purposeful characters. Jesus is passing through Jericho on his way to Jerusalem. And the blind man is begging. But how are they each purposeful in their own ways? It is amazing how the
