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Reflection: Matthew 20:17-28 Jesus strides ahead towards Jerusalem. He knows for certain what awaits him in Jerusalem and has already spoken to his disciples about his impending torture, suffering and death. Jesus says that the religious leaders of the Jewish people, will condemn Him to death and will hand him over to the gentiles and […]
Wednesday of 2nd Week in Lent Suffering of the Prophet A prophet is always an annoying person. His mission is to call attention to the signs of the times – to denounce what no one dares denounce, to prod into action when all stand still and like to take it easy. His task […]
Wednesday of 2nd Week in Lent Suffering of the Prophet Introduction A prophet is always an annoying person. His mission is to call attention to the signs of the times – to denounce what no one dares denounce, to prod into action when all stand still and like to take it easy. His task […]
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TO CONVERT IS TO FIND ONE’S IDENTITY Introduction ‘Things cannot go on like this, people take advantage, they cheat, the abuses are systematic, inexcusable, and there is no change of the situation in sight.’ We have often heard complaints like these. To complain is easy, but to propose a solution is difficult. To […]
Reflection : Matthew 23:1-12 “Do and observe what they tell you, but do not follow their example!” Who are these “they?” When we read the bible, we tend to believe that Jesus is talking about someone, not me. The Pharisees, the scribes … the religious leaders of the time who preached a distorted face of […]
Tuesday of 2nd Week in Lent Religion is Interior — No Hypocrisy When we know our faith and practice our religious duties and observances – when we go to Mass and the sacraments and practice penance during Lent – are we good Christians? Only if our heart is in what we do. If […]