Saturday, December 14, 2024 Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Mt 17: 9, 10-13 Today’s Gospel highlights the end that befalls the faithful and committed God’s ministers. The truth is explained through the lives of John the Baptist and Jesus. St. John the Baptist is talked about in terms of Elijah (also in Mt 11:14) who was grossly […]
Friday, December 13, 2024 Is 48: 17-19; Mt 11:16-19 Today’s Gospel highlights the irony in the attitude of the people of Israel. In some ways, today’s Gospel is a continuation of yesterday, where we find Jesus and John complementing each other through their style of life and ministry. The response adopted by John and Jesus
Thursday, December 12, 2024 Is 41: 13-20; Mt 11:11-15 Today’s Gospel highlights the selflessness in both Jesus and John the Baptist. There is a story that explains the importance of selflessness for discipleship. A disciple of the great philosopher Socrates once asked his master, ‘Sir, why do you tell all who wish to become your
