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The loving father imaged in today’s parable (Lk. 15:20-32) shows a parent who rejoices in the return of his wayward son; who delights in...

Question: Why should we be merciful and forgiving to others? Answer: Because our God is merciful and forgiving to each of us. Today’s...

Which is easier: to forgive or not forgive? When we cause hurt, we desire forgiveness and strive to do better. Yet when others hurt us,...

Are we ready to take the challenge to grow spiritually in this New Year? One indicator of our growth is to measure the ‘standard’ of...

“For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to Himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. He gave us this wonderful...

How can we receive God’s steadfast love and tender mercy? Just ask Him. God not only listens to our prayers, but He also responds for our...

Do we as Christians imitate the behaviour of Simon the Pharisee or Jesus our Saviour? We see how the purist Simon was not only uneasy in...

There are many hurdles of hurt and pain that we must jump over in order to get to the finish line. Whether in our recent history or...

Are we afraid of death? “To live is Christ and to die is gain” (Phil. 1:21). Our lives should both embrace and reflect the glory and...

Words and actions can hurt or heal. On a human level, when the result is hurt, we tend to shy away or limit our exposure to the...

Tempus fugit...time flies. We are now in the fifth week of Lent. Next week we begin Holy Week, starting with the ‘hosannas’ on Palm...

“Our Father in heaven” (Mt. 6:9). These beautiful words are given to us from His Son, Jesus the Christ. The parable that Jesus shares...

Authentic prayer should make us better, not bitter. It should lead us to a deeper level of love for God and neighbour, not puffed up...

Christianity is the only religion that joyfully celebrates a Saviour. We believe that “while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us”...

Lent invites us to recognise our sins and failings, and humbly seek the Lord’s forgiveness. Through the sufferings of Christ, we are...

Among the memories of my childhood are those I spent with my grandmother. She raised animals and it was my joy to play with them. I...

Forgiveness and healing go hand in hand. Jesus shows this truth in today’s gospel when He at first forgives the sins of the paralytic,...

The story of Zacchaeus is one that gives hope and inspiration to all. It reveals the heart of the Lord and the direction our lives should...

In biblical numerology, the number 7 depicts perfection. Our Lord makes an interesting reference to this number in today’s reading. He...

The countdown to the Triduum is now intensified. We hear Jesus predicting that one of the disciples will betray him, and that Peter will...