Category: Scripture Reflection

Homilies of the day is presented here

PALM SUNDAY: 24 March 2024

Scripture Reflection

THAT’S NO WAY TO END UPIsaiah 50:4-7; Philippians 2:6-11; Mark 14:1—15:47 Addressing a college audience, Gordon Liddy (a former FBI agent and White House staff) emphasized that only force, ruthless use of violence, and an iron will could earn the respect of friends and foes in this “real world”.One of the faculty rose timidly and stammered: “But… in our country, most people… base their ethics on… the teachings of Jesus… and this doesn’t sound like the teachings of Jesus.”Liddy glared a moment, took in a breath, and bellowed: “Yeah! And look what happened to Jesus!” He flailed his arms outward

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V SUNDAY OF LENT: 17 March 2024

Scripture Reflection

WORK FROM THE INSIDEJeremiah 31:31-34; Hebrews 5:7-9; John 12:20-33 A little boy asked: “Why is it that when I open a marigold it dies, but if God does it, it’s so beautiful?” Before anyone could respond, he said: “I know! It’s because God always works from the inside.” The little boy was wise to God’s way of working! Whether it’s with nature or with people, God works from the inside as today’s readings indicate. In the first reading, God announces the new covenant he intends making with his people. The earlier covenants had external elements: the sign of the covenant

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