HOMILIES & REFLECTIONS
“The Heart of Worship and the Power of Faith”
The Bishop’s Sunday Mass Homily on 8 September 2024 Mark 7:24-37 Today’s Gospel, from Mark 7:24-37, offers a profound and challenging story that invites us to reflect on the true nature of faith, perseverance, and worship. It speaks not only of the miracle of healing but also of the heart of worship—the faith that perseveres despite seeming obstacles, and the […]
“Rediscovering the Season of Prayer: An Invitation to Intimacy with God”
The Bishop’s Sunday Mass Homily on 29 September 2024 As the natural world around us transitions through its seasons, we find ourselves, too, entering into a new spiritual season within the Church—the season of prayer. This shift is not simply one of routine or tradition but a deeper call from God to engage with Him on an intimate level. Prayer […]
The Heart of Worship and the Power of Faith
Today’s Gospel from Mark 7:24-37 presents a story that teaches us about faith, perseverance, and the essence of worship. The Syro-Phoenician woman exemplifies how true worship begins in the heart, not from entitlement, but from a humble recognition of our need for God. Jesus, though a figure of love and compassion, faced opposition due to His exposure of hypocrisy. As […]
Understanding Evil and the Path to Holiness: A Journey Through Faith, Salvation, and the Human Heart
This lesson explores the universal struggle between good and evil, which is addressed differently by various religions. It emphasizes that the church serves as the voice of God, calling humanity to redemption, particularly in a world tainted by evil. Religious traditions such as Gnosticism, Judaism, and Christianity each offer their explanations of evil. Gnosticism views evil as part of the […]
“Business Will Not Be As Usual.”
Lesson #1 to ponder from the Bishop’s Homily (25 August 2024) It is of the essence to reflect on a pivotal moment in the life of the church and its community. The key message is that “Business Will Not Be As Usual,” emphasizing that after the ICCEC European Diocese’s 40th anniversary, both the church and individual believers will undergo significant […]
The Hope of Christ’s Coming
1st Sunday of Advent, 27 November 2022 Matthew 24:37-44 Today as we embark on this new season of Advent, may the light of Christ come to you. The first Advent candle represents HOPE, which emanates from what God has been doing in our lives and, more importantly, what He will sooner or later do for the sake of humanity. The […]
Christ the King
20 November 2022 Luke 23:33-43 Today we join billions of Christians around the world in celebrating the Feast of Christ the King, which marks the end of the liturgical year. We all have different questions about Christianity and our faith, but I hope that today at least we will have a glimpse of the end, which is good. We fight battles […]
The Feast of All Saints
1 November 2022 Today we celebrate with Christians all around the world the Feast of All Saints.[i] During the early centuries of the Church, Christians were being martyred, and after the number had exceeded 365, they combined their remembrance in a single feast. As we’re reminded of them today, may we be inspired by their lives. Run the race In the modern […]
Who is Coming?
Proper 28, 13 November 2022 Luke 20:39-21:4 Next Sunday, the liturgical year ends with the Feast of Christ the King. I love the liturgical calendar: We not only preach the Gospel but trace the life and footsteps of Christ through the whole year. It teaches us to anticipate and hope for the promise, seek Christ in His Incarnation, and understand that […]