POINTING TO THE SAVIOUR OF THE WORLD

Wednesday 26th week in Ordinary Time with Patrick Tifu

MUST LISTEN Tune in to listen to the message from God brought you by our guardian angel - Jesus urges us to show humility and do this for they are from God and are specifically allocated to us to protect, rule, guide, guard and ultimately lead us to heaven.

Wednesday 26th week in Ordinary Time with Patrick Tifu

MUST LISTEN Tune in to listen to the message from God brought you by our guardian angel - Jesus urges us to show humility and do this for they are from God and are specifically allocated to us to protect, rule, guide, guard and ultimately lead us to heaven.

Tuesday 23rd Week in Ordinary Time

Our Challenge today! Unite with the Will of God through prayer as modelled by Jesus. 

Tuesday 23rd Week in Ordinary Time

Our Challenge today! Unite with the Will of God through prayer as modelled by Jesus. 

Divine Mercy Sunday Year C

Jesus opens the tap of his mercy today offering it to everyone who is willing to freely access it. Are you willing and ready to accept the unrestricted mercy of God?

Saturday in the Octave of Easter Year C

Fan the flame of your faith to keep it burning brightly everyday. Strengthen it through prayer. 

Easter Friday Year C.

Jesus appears to his disciples for the 3rd time since his ressurection and performs a great miracle. Interestingly, we note that Jesus commands the disciples to cast their net into a certain part of the waters and thereby caught fish beyond their wildest dreams. When we listen to Jesus, his love and grace shines through in our lives. We pray today for the grace to be able to listen attentively and follow the commands of God in our lives everyday. Amen.

3rd Sunday of Lent Year C

In today's gospel reading, Jesus tells the story of the unproductive Fig tree. Out of His love and compassion asks for more time to change our ways and follow in his path in order to bear good fruit.  But we must allow ourselves to be pruned. We must also allow the soil to be fertilized and cultivated in a variety of ways. Though Jesus is the Gardener of our lives, it’s also fair to say that we are the gardeners in the sense that we must cooperate with our Lord, relying upon the supernatura...

3rd Sunday of Lent Year C

In today's gospel reading, Jesus tells the story of the unproductive Fig tree. Out of His love and compassion asks for more time to change our ways and follow in his path in order to bear good fruit.  But we must allow ourselves to be pruned. We must also allow the soil to be fertilized and cultivated in a variety of ways. Though Jesus is the Gardener of our lives, it’s also fair to say that we are the gardeners in the sense that we must cooperate with our Lord, relying upon the supernatura...

2nd Sunday of Lent Year C

Feast day of St Patrick Today we are challenged to reflect on the events in the gospel and to learn from them.

2nd Sunday of Lent Year C

Feast day of St Patrick Today we are challenged to reflect on the events in the gospel and to learn from them.

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr C

Today in the gospel according to Luke, Jesus gives us the Beatitudes - "the to-be-attitudes", the attitudes we need to adopt to be Christ-like. Let us reflect upon them today and remind ourselves of the message they carry and therefore apply these in our lives.

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr C

Today in the gospel according to Luke, Jesus gives us the Beatitudes - "the to-be-attitudes", the attitudes we need to adopt to be Christ-like. Let us reflect upon them today and remind ourselves of the message they carry and therefore apply these in our lives.

Thursday 5th week in Ordinary Time Yr C

In today's Gospel, we see a great example of faith and humility exhibited by the Syrophoenician woman which we are called upon to imitate. 

Thursday 5th week in Ordinary Time Yr C

In today's Gospel, we see a great example of faith and humility exhibited by the Syrophoenician woman which we are called upon to imitate. 

Monday 5th week in Ordinary Time Yr C

Monday 5th week in Ordinary Time Yr C

Saturday 4th week in Ordinary Time Yr C

Our Lord and saviour is moved with pity when he sees the crowd. Jesus is always moved with pity when he sees our personal circumstances. He desires to be with us, heal us, to shepherd us, for he is a God of mercy and compassion. 

Saturday 4th week in Ordinary Time Yr C

Our Lord and saviour is moved with pity when he sees the crowd. Jesus is always moved with pity when he sees our personal circumstances. He desires to be with us, heal us, to shepherd us, for he is a God of mercy and compassion. 

Tuesday 4th week in Ordinary Time Yr C.

Today, in the gospel we are given a great example of faith in the woman who for 12 years suffered grievously at the hands of her illness. The faith she demonstrated is a great challenge for you and I. We pray for the gift of faith, for without it we cannot bear the witness we are called to as followers of Jesus. Amen 

Friday 3rd week in Ordinary Time Year C

Like the mustard seed, we are reminded of the incredible potential we have as adopted sons and daughters of God to be a great blessing, providing shelter, shade, food and nourishment to all those around us. All we need to do is allow God to work through us. "Oh that today you would listen to His voice, harden not your heart". Amen 

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C

Our Blessed Mother told the servants and us today: "Do whatever he tells you".  What is Jesus telling you to do today? Are you willing and ready to listen and discern the voice of Jesus in your life?

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C

Our Blessed Mother told the servants and us today: "Do whatever he tells you".  What is Jesus telling you to do today? Are you willing and ready to listen and discern the voice of Jesus in your life?

Tuesday 1st week in Ordinary Time Yr C

Today in the gospel, we are told that Jesus preached with authority in the Synagogue to the amazement of his hearers.  We are called upon to let Jesus take authority of our souls so that our lives could be transformed. Are we ready and willing to let Jesus inhabit and transform our souls?

Feast of The Baptism of The Lord Year C

Today, we celebrate the Baptism of Jesus our Saviour marking the end of the Christmas season and the beginning of Ordinary time. As Jesus annonnces his mission to draw us to the father, we too are reminded of our mission as sons and daughters of the father by virtue of our baptism to draw others to the Father by our way of life and witness to the good news of the gospel. 

Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord Yr C

Today, on this Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, the Christ child reveals Himself not only to the Magi but also to the whole world. God used what is familiar (star) to call the 3 Wise men to Himself.  Brothers and sisters, let us reflect, today, upon these Magi and see them as a symbol of what we are called to do. We are called from the foreign place of this world to seek out the Messiah. What is God using to call you & I to Himself? When we discover Him, let us not hesitate to acknowl...

Friday Christmas Weekday Year C

Today, we are given a great example of how to be a good Christian - point others to Jesus as magnificently as John did. By being selfless, being holy, being just abdvto it with joy, live & zeal.

Monday 7th Day of the Octave of Christmas Yr C.

Brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus, Christmas should be a time of great joy and celebration. It should be a time in which we reflect upon the nativity of Christ the Lord. We should read the story, listen to Christmas music and not set that all aside until our Christmas season is over. But as we do all of that, we should always keep before us the fact that Christmas is a great mystery of faith. In particular, the mystery of Jesus being the "Word of God" who was right frinbthe beginning.  L...

Feast of the Holy Family

In today's gospel reading, we are enlightened about family life. We are given a model of family - That of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Within this family, we are given great examples of humility, peace, unity, love, compassion and joy.  Let us pray for all our families this day. We pray that we may copy the examples of the Holy Family of Nazareth in bringing peace, joy and love to our families. Amen

Feast of the Holy Family

In today's gospel reading, we are enlightened about family life. We are given a model of family - That of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Within this family, we are given great examples of humility, peace, unity, love, compassion and joy.  Let us pray for all our families this day. We pray that we may copy the examples of the Holy Family of Nazareth in bringing peace, joy and love to our families. Amen

Friday 3rd Week of Advent Year C

In today's gospel reading it’s clear that Elizabeth is not the only one who is blessed to encounter the Mother of God and her Child. Elizabeth’s baby, John the Baptist, who is living within her womb, is also filled with joy and leaps as an expression of that joy. What an amazing effect this visit has upon both Elizabeth and her unborn child. This should raise a question in our own hearts. Do we perceive the presence of Christ when He comes to us? If Elizabeth and her unborn child could perc...

Friday 3rd Week of Advent Year C

In today's gospel reading it’s clear that Elizabeth is not the only one who is blessed to encounter the Mother of God and her Child. Elizabeth’s baby, John the Baptist, who is living within her womb, is also filled with joy and leaps as an expression of that joy. What an amazing effect this visit has upon both Elizabeth and her unborn child. This should raise a question in our own hearts. Do we perceive the presence of Christ when He comes to us? If Elizabeth and her unborn child could perc...

Thursday 3rd Week of Advent Year C

Today we are invited to demonstrate total faith in God like our Blessed Mother did.

Thursday 3rd Week of Advent Year C

Today we are invited to demonstrate total faith in God like our Blessed Mother did.

Wednesday 3rd Week of Advent Year C

In today's gospel reading unlike the Blessed Virgin Mary,  Zechariah demonstrates lack of faith in God's word and was struck mute by Angel Gabriel as a consequence.  Though the reactions of Mary and Zechariah may seem similar on the surface, it’s clear that their hearts are quite far apart. For Mary, our Blessed Mother, her question was asked in perfect faith. She heard Gabriel speak and she believed. But faith seeks understanding and so Mary, in her perfect faith, sought to understand the ...

Wednesday 3rd Week of Advent Year C

In today's gospel reading unlike the Blessed Virgin Mary,  Zechariah demonstrates lack of faith in God's word and was struck mute by Angel Gabriel as a consequence.  Though the reactions of Mary and Zechariah may seem similar on the surface, it’s clear that their hearts are quite far apart. For Mary, our Blessed Mother, her question was asked in perfect faith. She heard Gabriel speak and she believed. But faith seeks understanding and so Mary, in her perfect faith, sought to understand the ...

Tuesday 3rd Week of Advent Year C

Brothers and sisters,  in  today's scripture readings we are invited to follow in the footsteps of St Joseph and listen in the silence of our hearts to the voice of God, and allow ourselves to respond to our Lord’s will with perfect faith and trust. We pray for the grace  to hear the sweet voice of God our Saviour. To know all that God commands of us and all that God inspires us to embrace in life. We also pray that God will give us the grace we need, to follow every inspiration in life so ...

Tuesday 3rd Week of Advent Year C

Brothers and sisters,  in  today's scripture readings we are invited to follow in the footsteps of St Joseph and listen in the silence of our hearts to the voice of God, and allow ourselves to respond to our Lord’s will with perfect faith and trust. We pray for the grace  to hear the sweet voice of God our Saviour. To know all that God commands of us and all that God inspires us to embrace in life. We also pray that God will give us the grace we need, to follow every inspiration in life so ...

Monday 3rd Week of Advent Year C

GOD ALWAYS KEEPS HIS PROMISES & GOD IS ALWAYS FAITHFUL. In today's gospel we are presented with a very long genealogy of Jesus Christ. What this demonstrates above all is the direct link from the promise God made to Abraham, to its fulfillment in the person of the Son of God. One thing we see in the fulfillment of this promise, is the fact that God is faithful. True, it took centuries for His promise to Abraham to be fulfilled, but it happened nonetheless. We need patience and trust for Go...

Monday 3rd Week of Advent Year C

GOD ALWAYS KEEPS HIS PROMISES & GOD IS ALWAYS FAITHFUL. In today's gospel we are presented with a very long genealogy of Jesus Christ. What this demonstrates above all is the direct link from the promise God made to Abraham, to its fulfillment in the person of the Son of God. One thing we see in the fulfillment of this promise, is the fact that God is faithful. True, it took centuries for His promise to Abraham to be fulfilled, but it happened nonetheless. We need patience and trust for Go...

3rd Sunday of Advent Year C

Are you prepared to be purified? Do you know what to do in order to achieve purification? These are some of the questions raised and answered in today's readings. Listen and pray with me this third Sunday of Advent Year C as St John the Baptist gives us valuable advice. Today,  we are called upon to reflect on the purification to which God may be calling you. What is it that you hold on to that He wants you free of? Commit yourself to the purifying fire of God’s love and let that love clean...

3rd Sunday of Advent Year C

Are you prepared to be purified? Do you know what to do in order to achieve purification? These are some of the questions raised and answered in today's readings. Listen and pray with me this third Sunday of Advent Year C as St John the Baptist gives us valuable advice. Today,  we are called upon to reflect on the purification to which God may be calling you. What is it that you hold on to that He wants you free of? Commit yourself to the purifying fire of God’s love and let that love clean...

Saturday of Second Week of Advent – Year C

In today's readings,  we hear about the role of Elijah and John the Baptist. As we continue to reflect upon St. John the Baptist, we see that his role of being Elijah was missed by the scribes. They failed to see him fulfilling Elijah’s role of preparing the way for the Lord. Though John had a unique and definitive role in preparing for the coming of Christ, so also do each one of us have a role in preparing for His continual coming. Jesus came once many years ago, but He desires to continue...

Friday 2nd Week of Advent Yr C

Have you ever fallen prey to the ugly sin of calumny? Do you sometimes intentionally twist facts, virtue and goodness so as to misrepresent the truth? Do you sonetimes tell lies meant to harm others? If the answer to these questions is yes, then you have given in to envy and jealousy and fallen prey to the sin of calumny. We are challenged today to look at how honest we are in our relationships. To see goodness and virtue in others and honour them, giving thanks to God for them rather inter...

Thursday 2nd Week of Advent Yr C

What matters most to you? What is the purpose of your life? If heaven is not your goal, you need to refocus and recommit and make the road to heaven your priority for the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than the great John the Baptist, Jesus tells us.

2nd Sunday of Advent Year C

The great St John the Baptist, son of Zechariah & Elizabeth, nephew of the Blessed Virgin Mary, cousin of Jesus teaches us the virtue of humility by his life on this second Sunday of AdventYear C. John accomplished his mission impeccably, a mission to POINT TO THE SAVIOUR OF THE WORLD rather than to himself. Today, you and I are challenged to follow in the footsteps of John and point others to Christ Jesus our brother.  Amen

2nd Sunday of Advent Year C

The great St John the Baptist, son of Zechariah & Elizabeth, nephew of the Blessed Virgin Mary, cousin of Jesus teaches us the virtue of humility by his life on this second Sunday of AdventYear C. John accomplished his mission impeccably, a mission to POINT TO THE SAVIOUR OF THE WORLD rather than to himself. Today, you and I are challenged to follow in the footsteps of John and point others to Christ Jesus our brother.  Amen

Wednesday of the 1st Week of Advent Year C

Jesus cares for every aspect of our lives. This is the message from the readings today. He cares for our physical well-being (He feeds the hungry). He cares for our spiritual wellbeing ( our souls: He came to save us. He died to wash our sins with his blood). Ask for everything you need and he will provide them, for He has promised

1st Sunday of Advent Year C

Today, on this 1st Sunday of Advent Year C, we are commanded by Jesus our brother, to  "Watch yourselves... stay awake, praying at all times to survive all that is going to happen, and to stand with confidence before the son of man". Advent presents us with an opportunity prepare for the coming of Jesus at Christmas. A time when we are called upon to be vigilant and anticipate the Lords coming joy in our hearts. The first week of Advent also offers the focus of the Second Coming of Christ. ...

Wednesday of the 34th week in Ordinary Time Year B with Patrick Tifu

"Your endurance will win you your lives" That is the advise from Jesus our brother, our friend our saviour, our Deliverer on how to deal and cope with mistreatment, cruelty, hardship & persecution when it does come our way. This is as opposed to following our natural instinct of lashing out, fighting back, being angry. Instead, when faced with adversity we should retain our Hope, mercy trust  & confidence in God. For He promised to be with us until the end if time. We pray that we will be ...