Food for thought

Today's Gospel reading (Lk 8,41-56) gives us a deep lecture about the Christian faith and God's mercy. Two people personally approach Jesus. They are united by the fact that each of them is in absolute need. And in both cases, it is…

In today's Gospel reading, Jesus shows us that our faith brings God’s grace not only to us personally but also to those for whom we pray and whom we mercifully help. Gospel said: “When Jesus saw their faith, he healed the paralytic”.…

Beloved in Christ, The first Sunday after the Descent of the Holy Spirit is dedicated to All Saints. The holiness of a human life is the most beautiful fruit of the workings of the Holy Spirit.  The Saints are the closest friends of God…

Dearly Beloved in Christ! Today as we celebrate Mother's Day, and we all greet and pray for all our Mothers. But Mother’s Day is also an occasion to thank God for our Heavenly Mother and Patroness of our Parish Community. At the…

"Yet we have not used this right. On the contrary, we endure everything so as not to place an obstacle to the Gospel of Christ." (1Cor.,9:12) Since the times of the earliest Christian communities, disagreements have arisen in these…

“They all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up the fragments left over - twelve wicker baskets full.” Mt 14, 20 The miraculous multiplication of the five loaves and two fishes has a two-fold meaning. First of all, it is an image…

“The disciples then did as Jesus had ordered, and prepared the Passover.” Matthew 26:19 Good preparation for every event or any productive action is very important in a person's life.  Good preparation is a sign of a wise person.…

“Do not be conquered by evil...” Romans 12:21 Evil begins to rule a person, when that person avoids God in their life, separating themselves from His love and His commands. Mostly evil attracts the attention of a person through various…

“We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. For those he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son…” Romans 8:28-29 It’s very important to look at our…

“Make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue…” 2 Peter 1:5 God created mankind in his own image and likeness. Unfortunately, people move away from God and in doing this, distort their own nature. God, however, continues to…