ReflectionToday’s readings invite us to prepare our hearts for the coming of the Lord, not just as an event in history, but as a transformation in our communities and daily lives. Isaiah speaks of a world renewed: justice, peace, and harmony where even natural enemies live in unity. Paul encourages us to live with hope…

This weekend we begin a brand-new liturgical year. Advent is a season of hope, expectation, and reflection. The readings invite us not only to “prepare for Christmas” but to prepare our hearts, our homes, and our world for the presence of Christ.St. Paul, in the second reading, gives us today’s central message: “It is the…

XXXIII Sunday of the Ordinary Time / November 16 2025 Year C“Stand Firm, the Lord Is with You”Malachi 3:19–20a; 2 Thessalonians 3:7–12; Luke 21:5–19Dear Brothers and Sisters,We are coming to the end of the Church’s liturgical year. The readings remind us that everything in this world — the beauty of buildings, riches, and human glory…

“We Are Living Temples of God”This Sunday, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome — the Mother and Head of all Churches in the world (“Omnium urbis et orbis ecclesiarum mater et caput”).Many people think that St. Peter’s Basilica is the Pope’s church, but in fact, St. John…

All Souls Day – A Loving Remembrance of Our Faithful DepartedEvery year on November 2nd, the Church pauses to remember and pray for all the faithful departed — our loved ones who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith. This year, as All Souls Day falls on a Sunday, our reflection is…

Reflection – “How to Pray” – Luke 18:9–14Last Sunday, Jesus taught us to pray without losing heart. Today He teaches us how to pray with the right attitude. We live in a society that constantly compares—rich and poor, successful and unsuccessful, educated and uneducated, “good people” and “bad people.” Social media, news, and even daily…

Keep the Faith and Don’t Give Up”Have you ever felt tired of praying for the same thing over and over again? Maybe you’ve prayed for healing, for a job, for your children, or for peace in your family—and sometimes it feels like nothing happens. Today’s readings remind us: Don’t give up. Keep praying. God is…

This Sunday, our readings invite us to reflect on the power of faith, healing, and gratitude. We meet two remarkable stories: Naaman the Syrian (2 Kings 5:14 17) and the ten lepers in the Gospel (Luke 17:11–19). Both stories reveal a profound truth: God’s mercy is boundless, and true healing always calls for a grateful…