Friday, September 12, 2025 The Most Holy Name of Mary Gal 4:4-7; Lk 1:39-47 The feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary invites us to live true to the identity our names carry. Of the several etymological interpretations available, one interpretation holds that the name ‘Mary’ (Mariam) is a combination of the Egyptian word […]
Thursday, September 11, 2025 Col 3:12-17; Lk 6:27-38 Today’s Gospel highlights the unconventional reciprocity that Jesus commands of his disciples. While reciprocity is quite a relational practice, Jesus acknowledges the importance of it as a commonsense principle. However, he transforms the word to put on an unconventional dimension so that it becomes the Christian yardstick,
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Col 3:1-11; Lk 6:20-26 Today’s Gospel highlights the idea of reversal blessings in Luke’s Gospel. How can we appreciate the idea of reversal blessings as taught by Jesus? In explaining the Kingdom outlook, Jesus gives us important correctives about the Kingdom. 1. First, we must understand that Jesus does not call
