Friday, August 29, 2025 The Passion of St. John the Baptist 1 Thess 4:1-8; Mk 6:17-29 The passion of John the Baptist invites us to reflect on our response to the truth of God. We may reflect on the three principal characters of today’s Gospel, namely Herodias, Herod, and John the Baptist. 1. Herodias opposed […]
Thursday, August 28, 2025 Feast of St. Augustine! 1 Thess 3:7-13; Mt 24:42-51 The feast of St. Augustine invites us to reflect on the power of true repentance. While Augustine’s wayward early life and the magnificent story of his conversion are well-known, the depth of his repentance experience is often overlooked. Hence, I would like
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 Feast of St. Monica 1 Thess 2:9-13; Mt 23: 27-32 Today we celebrate the feast of St. Monica, the unparalleled example of a mother whose role is highly essential in planting the Christian faith in her children. Hence, it is with great significance and relevance that St. Monica’s feast is celebrated
