Monthly Archives: July 2020

Homily: Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Matthew 13:44-52 26 July 2020 My friend and I share the same birthday. This year she asked me what was my birthday wish. For those of you who know me, I believe it is not very difficult to figure out what I prayed for. When I asked herContinue reading “The Wisdom of Seeking Heaven”

Homily: Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Matthew 13:24-43 19 July 2020 At the onset of this pandemic, I was immensely baffled by an image on the news of people in the supermarket actually fighting over rolls of toilet paper! Grocery shelves for tissue paper, alcohol, bleach and disinfectant sprays were empty. Surgical face masksContinue reading “Waiting Patiently in Hope”

Homily: Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Matthew 13:1-9 (Matthew 13:1-23) 12 July 2020 Last Friday the IATF allowed motorcycle backriding for couples living in one household. It was subsequently announced that they should be able to present, upon inspection, evidence of their status such as a photocopy of their marriage certificate. Soon after aContinue reading “The Challenge of the Seed of God’s Word Sown in our Hearts”

Homily: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) July 5, 2020 Matthew 11:25-30 Work has resumed for some offices in the country. Employers are relieved that business is once again generating funds to cover expenditures and employees are grateful for the opportunity to earn their keep. Of course, all must strictly observe health and safety protocolsContinue reading “Humility: Jesus’ invitation, a yoke to carry…”