(Homily on Luke 18:9–14) In reading Luke 18:9-14, we see that our Lord sets before us a tender yet searching parable. Two men ascend to the Temple to pray—one a Pharisee of established reputation, the other a publican burdened with public disgrace. Both stand in the place of prayer and both speak to God, yet […]
Persevering in Prayer and Remaining Faithful
(Homily on Luke 18:1–8) Our Lord teaches us this parable “that we ought always to pray, and not to faint.” Prayer must never be isolated to an occasional resort in crisis but the continual breath of the soul. It is the atmosphere of faith, the daily turning of the heart toward the Face of God, […]
Hope in the Age of Doubt
We live in a time when many hearts tremble with uncertainty. The noise of the world is loud, and its doubts echo across every continent. People question truth itself, they question the meaning of life, and often they question the very existence of God. Yet amid all this restlessness, one thing has not changed. The […]
Reflection on St. Luke 11:37-41
(Read St. Luke 11:37-41) In this reading we find ourselves at a Pharisee’s table, where Christ accepts an invitation to dine. Jesus is not there to flatter His host, but instead to reveal the truth that purifies the soul. The Pharisee marvels that the Lord has not observed the customary ritual washing before the meal. […]
Reflection on St. Luke 11:29–32
(Read St. Luke 11:29–32) In this reading, our Lord addresses a people who demand signs, yet fail to recognise the very presence of the One to whom all signs point. The crowds press around Him, not to hear His word or repent, but to be entertained by wonders. Their hearts are hardened by curiosity rather […]
Where Are the Nine?
(Homily on Luke 17:11–19) Our Lord passes “through the midst of Samaria and Galilee” on His way to Jerusalem, and ten lepers stand afar off, crying with one voice, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” Their distance is not only geographical; it manifests the separation imposed by uncleanness, the image of sin which exiles the […]
Walking With Our Lord Jesus Christ
In every age, the faithful are summoned to walk with Christ through a world that is veiled by shadow. The roar of conflict, the pull of temptation, and the ache of sorrow may persuade the heart that the Gospel’s radiance has dimmed. Yet our Lord declares, “I am the light of the world: he that […]
Reflection on Joel 4:12-21
(Read Joel 4:12-21) The prophet Joel presents a vision both terrible and glorious—a revelation of divine judgment and renewal that compels every generation to reflection. The nations are summoned to the Valley of Decision, where the Lord Himself sits as Judge. It is a scene of awe and trembling—the earth quakes, the heavens darken, and […]
Reflection on St. Luke 11:15-26
(Read St. Luke 11:15-26) The ministry of Jesus Christ often provoked both wonder and hostility. In this passage, His casting out of demons leads some to an accusation that He does so by the power of Beelzebul, the prince of demons. Others, unwilling to believe, demand yet another sign from heaven. Their blindness is not […]
Reflection on St. Luke 11:5–13
(Read St. Luke 11:5–13) Following His teaching on prayer, our Lord deepens the lesson with a parable that reveals both the persistence required in prayer and the generosity of God who answers it. A man goes to his friend at midnight seeking bread for a traveller in need. Though the friend is reluctant, the petitioner’s […]