The Mission of the Twelve
Mark 6:7-13 It can be really surprising to read that the extract of today’s Gospel is taken from the beginning of Jesus’ ministry and it isn’t the mission given to the early church post Jesus’ Resurrection. Last Sunday we heard that Jesus was amazed that the people of Nazareth did not have faith in […]
Whom to Fear
Matthew 10:24-33 Today’s Gospel passage is followed by the Commissioning of 12 Apostles. Jesus very much aware of the fierce and deadly persecution his disciples would have to suffer, warns them to face the trials with courage and hope, when they come. In this passage Jesus emphasis on the phrase “Do not be afraid” […]
Coming Persecutions
Matthew 10:16-26 The success of a defence mission depends among other factors on detailed planning, preparedness of the team, good leadership, information database, collective knowledge and intelligence of the team and timing of the mission or project. We see all this in today’s gospel passage. Jesus has now chosen his close team of apostles […]
The Mission of the Twelve Apostles
Matthew 10:7-15 Jesus sends his apostles to proclaim the Good News specifically to the inner circle, i.e. the house of Israel. The giver and the receiver in this moment, both are tested. The giver/ apostle is tested as he is given a mission to preach; The kingdom of God. The apostle would require to […]
Wednesday In The Fourteenth Week In Ordinary Time
Matthew 10:1-7 Jesus’ mission was to establish the Kingdom of God on earth. For this he was building a New Israel, citizenship to which would be faith and belief in the Son of God. The old Israel was built on the 12 sons of Jacob (renamed as Israel). The New Israel was to be […]
Jesus Heals One Who Was Mute
Matthew 9:32-38 There is a healing that takes place. A mute is blessed with speech and there are three reactions. In the First century the belief was that all sickness and affliction was due to evil spirits. Within this the common people saw the miracle for it was, something that they had ever […]
A Girl Restored to Life and a Woman Healed
Matthew 9:18-26 We find two healings in today’s passage, the healing of woman suffering for twelve years is sandwiched in the middle of the raising up of the ruler’s daughter. This was one of the style of writings in those days. What tremendous faith we find in both the cases. The ruler who must […]
The Gospel of John Bible Study
Online Bible Study The Gospel of John Begins : Saturday, 10th July, 2021 Every : 2nd & 4th Saturday Time : 7 pm to 8 pm
The Rejection of Jesus at Nazareth
Mark 6:1-6 The rejection of Jesus is the crux of today’s Gospel. Nazareth, a small village in Galilee – the Gentile region of Israel was the place where Jesus grew up. He is a familiar face among his village folk. The ordinary humble humanity and simple family background of Jesus creates a stir among the […]
Jesus Dispels Thomas’ Doubt
John 20:24-29 Today, mother church celebrates the feast of St. Thomas the apostles, the Patron Saint of India. St. Thomas was one of the Twelve Apostles who was sent to proclaim the Good News, by the risen Christ. St. Thomas successfully completed his mission and spread Christianity even in South India. Let’s reflects on […]