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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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  Homily – Saturday, 28 February 2026 First Week of Lent Readings: Deuteronomy 26:16–19 | Matthew 5:43–48 Introduction My dear friend, You are not listening to this by accident. On this Saturday of the First Week of Lent, God is speaking directly to you. Lent is not just a church season. It is a personal invitation. And today’s readings are strong. They stretch you. They challenge you. They call you higher. Life Story A little boy once prayed, “Lord, please make all bad people good… and if You can’t do that, at least make them move to another country!” We smile — but deep down we understand. Loving “nice” people is easy. Loving difficult people? Yoh… that is another story. And today, Jesus goes straight there. The Word Deuteronomy 26:16–19 Moses tells the people: “This day the Lord your God commands you to observe these statutes… You shall be a people holy to the Lord.” Notice something — God does not suggest holiness. He commands it. Not because He is harsh, but ...
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  Homily – Friday, 27 February 2026 First Week of Lent Introduction My dear brothers and sisters, We are now a few days into Lent. The ashes are no longer fresh on our foreheads, but the call to conversion is still fresh in God’s heart. Lent is not about looking religious. It is about becoming righteous. It is not about appearances. It is about relationships — especially broken ones. Today’s Gospel challenges us in a very direct and uncomfortable way. Life Story A man once said, “I love humanity… it’s people I struggle with.” That sounds funny — until we realise how true it can be. It’s easy to say, “I love God.” It’s much harder to forgive the colleague who gossiped about you, the neighbour who disrespects you, or the family member who hurt you years ago. Lent brings us face-to-face with this truth: You cannot separate love of God from love of neighbour. The Word In Matthew 5:20–26, Jesus says something radical: “If your righteousness does not surpass that of the...
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  Homily – Thursday, 26 February 2026 First Week of Lent - Thursday Introduction My dear friend, Lent has just begun, and maybe you’ve already made a few promises to God. Perhaps you’ve said, “This year I’m really going to change.” But if you’re honest, you might also be thinking, “Sure, Lord… but let’s not get too hectic.” Lent has a way of exposing the small compromises we make. It gently — and sometimes not so gently — shows you where your heart really stands. Today, God’s Word speaks directly to you. Life Story There’s a story about a man who proudly told his priest, “Father, this Lent I’ve stopped losing my temper completely.” Just then someone bumped into him outside the church, and he shouted, “Can’t you watch where you’re going?!” He turned back to the priest and said, “Well… I stopped until five seconds ago.” Sound familiar? You can intend to change. But real conversion shows itself when you’re under pressure — at work, at home, in traffic, or when someone t...
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