Friday, July 25, 2025 Feast of St. James, Apostle 2 Cor 4:7-15; Mt 20: 20-28 Today we celebrate the feast of St. James, apostle. James and his brother John were famously referred to by Jesus as Sons of Thunder (Boanerges) (Mk 3:14-17), and it might have been due to their emotional reactions and decisions. The […]
Thursday, July 24, 2025 Ex 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20b; Mt 13:10-17 Today’s Gospel explains the purpose of parables. By looking at parables, the beautiful stories, one may easily conclude that the parables are meant to enlighten people. While we may not be wrong, we are also called to embrace the fact that Jesus also used the
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Ex 16:1-5, 9-15; Mt 13:1-9 Today’s Gospel compares the Kingdom of God to the springtime in nature. There is something special and unique about the parable of the sower. It is not only a nature parable but also a parable that symbolizes the growth and abundance of the Kingdom of God.
