Homily/food for thought Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent Readings: Ezekiel 47:1–9, 12; Psalm 46; John 5:1–16 Introduction Good day, my friend. Wherever you are watching from—perhaps in your kitchen, your office, or even lying in bed with your phone—this message is for you. Yes, you. Let me begin with a little story. A man once told his doctor, “Doctor, every morning when I wake up, I feel pain everywhere. If I touch my head, it hurts. If I touch my leg, it hurts. If I touch my stomach, it hurts.” The doctor examined him carefully and finally said, “My friend, the problem is not your whole body… the problem is your finger is broken!” Sometimes we think our whole life is the problem—everything is wrong, everything is stuck, everything is painful. But often the real issue is something smaller: discouragement, fear, loss of hope, or simply waiting too long for things to change. Today’s Gospel speaks directly to that feeling. The Word In the Gospel, Jesus meets a ma...
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Homily - Reflection - Food for thought Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent First Reading: Isaiah 65:17–21 Gospel: John 4:43–54 Introduction My friend, today the Word of God invites us to believe in new beginnings . Life sometimes feels heavy. We look at the news, our families, our communities, and sometimes it seems as if nothing is changing. But God speaks a powerful promise through the prophet Isaiah: “Behold, I create new heavens and a new earth.” God is a God of renewal . Even when things seem broken, God is quietly preparing something new. Life Story A little boy once planted a seed in the garden. Every ten minutes he ran back to check if the plant had grown. After a few hours he complained to his father: “This seed is not working!” The father laughed and said: “My son, plants do not grow faster because you keep checking them.” Sometimes we are like that with God. We pray today and expect the miracle tomorrow morning . But God's work often grows quietly and ...
Homily to One Person Online Saturday of the Third Week of Lent – 14 March 2026 Readings: Hosea 6:1–6 | Psalm 51 | Luke 18:9–14 Introduction Today the Word of God invites us to look honestly at our hearts. During Lent, many people try to pray more, fast more, and give more . These are good things. But today's Gospel reminds us that God is not impressed by external performances . God looks at the heart . The danger during Lent is that we may become religious on the outside but proud on the inside . Humorous Story A man once stood in church praying loudly: “Lord, thank you that I am not like those people who come late to church… or those who sleep during the sermon… or those who never give money!” While he was praying loudly, a little boy asked his mother: “Mom, if that man is talking to God, why is he looking at everyone else?” Sometimes our prayers are not really directed to God. They are performances for other people . That is exactly what Jesus warns about in toda...
Homily - food for thought Friday of the Third Week of Lent – 13 March 2026 Readings: Book of Hosea 14:2–10 Responsorial Psalm: Book of Psalms 81 Gospel: Gospel of Mark 12:28–34 Introduction 🌿 My dear friend, today the readings invite us to return to the heart of faith. Sometimes we complicate religion. We create many rules, many expectations, many debates. But in today’s Gospel, someone asks Jesus a simple question: “Which commandment is the first of all?” And Jesus gives a very simple answer: Love God. Love your neighbour. In other words, faith is not about complicated theories. Faith is about love that becomes action . Life Story 😄 A little boy once asked his grandmother, “Gogo, how do I know if I love God?” The grandmother replied, “That’s easy. When you love God, you behave well.” The boy thought for a moment and said, “Then I think I love God only sometimes… mostly when you are watching me!” The grandmother laughed and said, “My child, God is a...
Homily - Food for thought Thursday of the Third Week of Lent – 12 March 2026 Readings: Book of Jeremiah 7:23–28 Book of Psalms 95:1–2, 6–9 Book of Joel 2:12–13 Gospel of Luke 11:14–23 1. Introduction My dear friend, today God speaks about listening . Many people believe that the biggest problem in the world is poverty, politics, or corruption. But in today's readings, God points to a deeper problem: People stop listening to God. Through the prophet Jeremiah, God says something painful: “Listen to my voice… but they did not listen.” Imagine loving someone deeply, speaking to them, guiding them, calling them—and they simply refuse to listen . Today’s message is simple but powerful: Faith begins with listening. 2. Life Story A teacher once asked a boy in class: “Why do you always sit in the last row?” The boy replied, “Because I want to see who is sleeping.” The teacher said, “But you are the one always sleeping!” The boy smiled and said, “Yes, but at leas...
Homily / Food for thought Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent – 11 March 2026 Readings: Book of Deuteronomy 4:1,5-9 | Psalm 147 | Gospel of Matthew 5:17-19 1. Introduction My dear friend, wherever you are listening from today—perhaps in your room, in the car, or quietly scrolling through your phone—God’s Word is speaking personally to you today. Lent is not a season for crowds. It is a season for one heart listening to God . Today the Lord speaks about the commandments, the law, and the way of life . Not as rules to control us, but as wisdom meant to protect and guide us. 2. Life Story A man once told his priest, “Father, I think my GPS is broken.” The priest asked, “Why?” The man replied, “Every time it tells me ‘Turn left’ , I turn right. When it says ‘Make a U-turn’ , I keep going straight. And then it keeps saying ‘Recalculating… recalculating… recalculating.’ ” The priest smiled and said, “The GPS is not broken. You are just not listening. ” Sometimes our spi...
Homily - Food for thought Tuesday of the Third Week of Lent 10 March 2026 Readings: Book of Daniel 3:25, 34–43 Psalms 25:4–9 Gospel of Matthew 18:21–35 1. Introduction My dear friend, today’s message is about forgiveness . Forgiveness is one of the hardest things for human beings. When someone hurts us deeply, our natural reaction is to remember the pain, to hold the grudge, and sometimes even to seek revenge. But today, Jesus Christ challenges us with a radical teaching: forgive again and again . Lent is the perfect time to ask ourselves a serious question: Is there someone I still refuse to forgive? 2. Life Story A little boy once had a fight with his sister. After a while his mother told him: “Go and forgive your sister before you go to bed.” The boy went upstairs, stood at the top of the stairs and shouted: “I forgive you! But if you do it again tomorrow, you’re finished!” Sometimes our forgiveness is like that. We say we forgive, but we keep a s...
Homily/Food for thought Monday of the Third Week of Lent Readings: Second Book of Kings 5:1–15ab Gospel of Luke 4:24–30 1. Introduction My dear friend, today’s readings teach us something very important about faith and humility . Sometimes God answers our prayers, but not in the way we expect. We want miracles to happen quickly and dramatically. But God often works through simple, ordinary instructions that require humility and trust. The question today is: Are we humble enough to accept God’s way instead of insisting on our own? 2. Life Story A man once prayed every day asking God to help him lose weight. One morning he prayed, “Lord, if you want me to stop eating sweets, please remove all the chocolate from the supermarket.” Later that day he went shopping and came back disappointed. He said, “Lord, I went to three supermarkets and the chocolate is still there!” Sometimes we ask God to change the world around us when God is trying to change us first . 3...
Food for thought/Homily Sunday, 8 March 2026 – Third Sunday of Lent Readings: Book of Exodus 17:3–7 Psalms 95 Epistle to the Romans 5:1–2, 5–8 Gospel of John 4:5–42 1. Introduction My dear friend, today’s readings speak about thirst . In the desert the Israelites are thirsty. At the well in Samaria a woman is thirsty. And deep in the human heart there is another kind of thirst—the thirst for meaning, love, forgiveness, and hope. Lent invites us to recognise this deeper thirst and to discover that only God can truly satisfy it . 2. Life Story A little boy came home from school very thirsty. He rushed to the fridge, poured a huge glass of juice, and drank it in one gulp. His mother asked, “Were you really that thirsty?” The boy said, “Yes! But now I’m thirsty again.” His mother laughed and said, “Next time drink water. Juice is nice, but water is what the body really needs.” Sometimes our lives are like that. We run after many things—money, success, ...
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...
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...
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...