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  Homily/Food for today Saturday, 7 March 2026 Saturday of the Second Week of Lent 1. Introduction My dear friend, today’s Gospel is one of the most moving stories ever told: the parable of the Prodigal Son . It is not just about a rebellious son. It is about a merciful father and two sons who both struggle to understand love . Lent is a journey back home. Some of us have wandered far like the younger son. Others stayed close but carry resentment like the older son. Yet the Father waits for both. 2. Life Story A young boy once prayed loudly in church: “Lord, please make me a better boy.” After a moment he prayed again: “Lord, please make my sister better too.” Then he added, “Actually Lord… maybe it is easier if you just make everyone else better .” Sometimes we pray like that. We want everyone else to change, but Lent invites us to change first. 3. The Word (Understanding the Scripture) In Luke 15:11–32 , Jesus tells the story of a father with two sons. The young...
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  FOOD FOR THE SOUL/HOMILY Friday, 6 March 2026 – Friday of the Second Week of Lent 1. Introduction Good day, my dear friend. Today’s readings invite us to look honestly at the human heart. The stories are ancient, yet they sound like the news of today: jealousy, rejection, power struggles, and people refusing to listen to God. In the first reading Joseph is betrayed by his own brothers. In the Gospel, the tenants kill the owner’s son. Both stories show a painful truth: sometimes the greatest resistance to goodness comes from people who feel threatened by it. But Lent is not about condemning others. It is about examining our own hearts. 2. Life Story A priest once asked a man after Mass, “Why do you always sit at the back of the church?” The man replied, “Father, I sit there so that if the sermon is too long, I can escape quietly.” The priest smiled and said, “My friend, the problem is not where you sit. The problem is that you are always looking for the exit instead of t...
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  FOOD FOR TODAY Thursday, 5 March 2026 Second Week of Lent Readings: Jeremiah 17:5–10 Luke 16:19–31 Introduction Today the Word of God speaks directly to your heart . Lent is not only about giving up something; it is about examining where you place your trust . Sometimes life quietly pushes you to trust many things—money, status, comfort, connections, even your own strength. But today's readings ask a deeper question: Where is your heart rooted? Because whatever you trust most will shape the direction of your life. Life Story One day a parish priest visited a wealthy parishioner at his beautiful house. The man proudly showed him everything: the big gate, the expensive cars, the swimming pool, and the huge television. After the tour, they sat down for tea. As they were talking, a poor man came to the gate asking for food. The rich man looked at him through the window and said casually, “Father, you know these people. If you help them once, they will come every da...
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  Homily to You Wednesday of the Second Week of Lent – 4 March 2026 First Reading: Jeremiah 18:18–20 Gospel: Matthew 20:17–28 Introduction My dear friend, today I speak to you personally. Not to a crowd. Not to a congregation. Just to you. Have you ever tried to do something good and then—boom!—you are misunderstood, criticized, or even attacked? You try to improve, and someone says, “Who do you think you are?” Welcome to the experience of prophets… and of Jesus Himself. Today’s readings remind us: doing God’s will does not always come with applause. Sometimes it comes with opposition. Life Story A man once decided he would wake up early every morning to pray and improve his spiritual life. The first day, he woke up at 5:00 a.m. and felt very holy. The second day, he overslept and woke up at 8:30. He said, “Lord, You know my heart.” The third day, he turned off the alarm in his sleep and said later, “Even Jesus rested.” Sometimes when we try to grow spiritually, resis...
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  Homily – Tuesday, 3 March 2026 Second Week of Lent First Reading: Isaiah 1:10, 16–20 Gospel: Matthew 23:1–12 Introduction My dear friend, Today’s Word is direct. It is not soft. It is not decorative. God is not impressed by appearances. He is interested in your heart. Lent is not about looking holy — it is about becoming honest. And today, the Lord speaks to you personally. Life Story A little boy was told by his mother, “Sit down!” He refused. After a stern look, he finally sat — but muttered quietly, “I may be sitting on the outside, but I’m standing on the inside.” We laugh because we understand. It is possible to look obedient on the outside… but resist on the inside. That is exactly what today’s readings challenge. The Word Isaiah 1:10, 16–20 God speaks strongly through the prophet: “Wash yourselves; make yourselves clean. Remove your evil deeds… Learn to do good; seek justice.” The people were offering sacrifices, attending worship — but living un...
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  Homily – Monday, 2 March 2026 Second Week of Lent Readings: Daniel 9:4b–10 | Luke 6:36–38 Introduction My dear friend, As you begin this new week of Lent, God is not asking for grand gestures from you. He is asking for a change of heart. Today’s readings speak about mercy, forgiveness, and honesty before God. This is personal. This is about your heart — not someone else’s. Life Story A woman once said, “I have forgiven him… but I just remember it very clearly.” We laugh because we understand. Sometimes we say we forgive — but we keep a mental file. We forgive… but we don’t forget. We forgive… but we don’t release. Today, Jesus challenges that kind of forgiveness. The Word Daniel 9:4b–10 Daniel prays a powerful prayer of repentance. He says: “We have sinned, we have done wrong… we have not listened.” Notice something beautiful — Daniel includes himself. Even though he was considered righteous, he does not say, “They have sinned.” He says, “We have sinned.” ...
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  Homily – Sunday, 1 March 2026 Second Sunday of Lent Readings: Genesis 12:1–4a | 2 Timothy 1:8b–10 | Matthew 17:1–9 Introduction My dear friend, Today, on this Second Sunday of Lent, God is inviting you to move. Not physically — but spiritually. Lent is not meant to leave you where you are. It is a journey. And today’s readings are about stepping out, going up, and seeing clearly. This message is for you. Life Story A man once bought a treadmill to “change his life.” For the first week, he used it daily. Second week — three times. Third week — it became the most expensive clothes hanger in the house. Sometimes we love the idea of change… but not the effort of it. And today, God speaks about real change — the kind that requires movement. The Word Genesis 12:1–4a God tells Abram: “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.” Notice — God does not give Abram a map. He gives him a promise. “Go… and I will bless you....
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