Thoughts for the Day

  The true meaning of the God-given law

Mar 11, 2026
As we read today's gospel from Matthew 5:17, we could think that Jesus is making a statement that is in complete opposition to his daily practice.
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  Forgiveness and reconciliation

Mar 10, 2026
Today’s gospel from Mathew 18:21-35 is about forgiveness. What is central in this gospel is God’s forgiveness.
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  Coming to know Jesus

Mar 09, 2026
''My soul is thirsting for the living God: when shall I see him face to face?'' This is the response to the Psalm in today's mass and it is also the fundamental question for our spiritual life.
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  Standing with those on the periphery

Mar 06, 2026
Today's gospel is a parable of a land-owner who prepared his land and placed tenants in charge. But when the time came to hand over the owner's share of the harvest, they refused to do so, even killing the servants who came to collect the produce.
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  What are our ambitions?

Mar 05, 2026
Today's gospel asks to examine our ambitions. What is it that we desire or strive for in life? To be top of the class at school, to get a better job, to own our own house?
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  The nature of words

Feb 24, 2026
Today’s first reading, from Is 55:10-11, is about the word of God. The word is like a messenger who succeeds in doing what God sent her to do.
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  Be kind to one another

Feb 20, 2026
Should I fast during Lent is a question that a lot of us ask ourselves. Today's readings are a great help in our decision making.
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