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July 27 Monday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time Jeremiah, in the first reading, narrates a dramatic parable – dramatic, because it is a narrative of something Jeremiah actually did at the Lord’s command – which opened his eyes to Israel’s stubbornness, that had soiled their covenant with the Lord. The unsoiled waistcloth that Jeremiah was asked to wear, represented the intimate connection between God and Israel. His action of hiding it under the rock near the Euphrates was symbolic of the Israelites deserting the land that God had given them and wandering to the Euphrates in Mesopotamia – a foreign culture with foreign gods that corrupted and spoiled them. Jeremiah finally retrieving his loin cloth all soiled and rotten, was again a reflection of what the unfaithfulness of the Israelites had reduced their covenantal relationship with God to. We have the use of very illustrative parables in today’s Gospel as well. Jesus describes God’s Kingdom as a state of existence which we all need to help bring about. In witnessing to God’s love, we become catalysts for transforming the world.

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Pope Leo XIV's theme for the 6th World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, 'I will never forget you' reminds us that no one is an island and that we ought to reach out to the vulnerable and fragile members of our world with the love and care God bestows on us. We also pray for our parents and grandparents who set our feet on the way of faith and wisdom.
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Sts Joachim and Anne, grandparents to Jesus, lovingly surrounded Mary with faith and devotion. Through their guidance, she le
Sts Joachim and Anne, grandparents to Jesus, lovingly surrounded Mary with faith and devotion. Through their guidance, she learned to listen to God, walk in His ways, and surrender to His will. Through their formation, they prepared Mary to bear Christ for all of us.
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July 26 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly King Solomon, at the beginning of his reign, sought the gift of wisdom and understanding so as to be able to discern between good and evil and rule over his people wisely. This is the wisdom and foresight that Jesus invites us to have, so that we make ‘life sustaining’ choices that will bring about the Kingdom of God. Jesus tells us that the kingdom of heaven is a treasure so great that on discovering it, we would give up everything else just to possess it. But, too often in life, we lose focus and fail to seek the ‘pearl of great value’ because we feel that the price is too high, obtaining it is too tough. We make unwise choices and lose the opportunity to gain riches for eternity. Let us pray, like Solomon, for the wisdom to recognise the true worth of the Kingdom of God. And when we do - when we fulfill our purpose for the love of God - He will cooperate with us so that we ultimately share in His glory. Saints Joachim and Anne are the parents of Mary and grandparents of Jesus, and through their feast, today, we are invited to spend some time in thought and prayer to appreciate the role of Parents and Grandparents in our lives. This feast is a reminder, too, to all parents of the influence that they wield in the lives of their children; for the children of today are the parents of tomorrow. Let us pray together that the bond between generations may grow ever stronger – a bond forged by faith, love and time.
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St James, also called 'James the Greater' was the brother of John the Evangelist. He was given the privilege by Jesus of bein
St James, also called 'James the Greater' was the brother of John the Evangelist. He was given the privilege by Jesus of being present at the Transfiguration, the raising of Jairus' daughter to life and the agony in the Garden at Gethsemane. He is believed to have been the first Apostle to be martyred.
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July 25 Feast of Saint James, Apostle The Apostle we honour today is referred to as ‘James the Greater’, to distinguish him from the other ‘James the Less’; titles based on their differences in height and not importance! James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother, John the Evangelist were called to discipleship while they were still in their boat. They were present at some of the most memorable events of Jesus’ public life: at the Transfiguration and in the Garden of Gethsemane. The Acts of the Apostles tells us James was beheaded at Jerusalem by order of King Herod Agrippa, making him the first apostle to be martyred. In today's Gospel, the mother of James and John makes a fleeting appearance to request that her sons be given prominence in Jesus’ kingdom! She is a mother like any other, wanting the best for her children. Jesus uses this opportunity to bring home to the disciples that to be true followers they must ‘drink of the cup’ and ‘be servants of all’. This message is a reminder of what we sign up for when we profess our discipleship.
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July 24 Friday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time “Where is the ark of the covenant of the Lord? There will be no thought of it, no memory of it, no regret for it, no making of another”. These words of Jeremiah in today’s first reading may sound rather shocking. This is because Jeremiah was speaking to the people after the fall of Jerusalem when the ark of the covenant was lost. What Jeremiah means is that since the ark is a sign of God’s presence; if God Himself dwells in their midst, there will be no need for a sign. He also prophesied that the Lord would send true shepherds who would nourish the people with knowledge about God and help them be rightly disposed. The Gospel has Jesus, the shepherd, explaining to the disciples the parable of the sower and seeds. There is no doubt that God holds nothing back in his communication with us. But this can only impact our lives if we are rightly disposed.
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July 23 Thursday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time It isn’t very difficult to recognise a newly married couple from the affectionate way in which they relate to each other. While the initial years of marriage, for many, would be the most memorable, the real test of true enduring love is proved with time. Israel (God’s bride), whom He loved tenderly, provided for and protected, in time failed to see the intensity of this unconditional love and betrayed Him. In today’s first reading, the prophet Jeremiah recounts God’s fond memories of Israel’s initial affection, fidelity and gratitude, which changed to infidelity and ungratefulness. In the Gospel too, Jesus speaks of those who see and hear and yet fail to understand God’s loving communication because their hearts have grown coarse and their minds proud. If we spend a while recounting the manner in which we have experienced God’s love, providence and protection through people and situations, we will realise that we have much to be grateful for.
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Mary Magdalene, called the 'apostle of the apostles' was Jesus' most prominent female disciple. Her simplicity of heart and u
Mary Magdalene, called the 'apostle of the apostles' was Jesus' most prominent female disciple. Her simplicity of heart and unwavering faithfulness at the tomb of Jesus after His resurrection makes her an ideal example of fidelity, one we are all invited to emulate.
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July 22 Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene The quest for the beloved starts from the First Reading, as it unfolds in beautiful poetry, “I sought him whom my soul loves…” We all experience this quest for the Lord Jesus. We search for a glimpse, a manifestation of the creator God. We look for the face of Jesus in the mix of people with whom we share our space and in the events that happen to us. Today’s passage from John tells us that Mary Magdalene is searching for her beloved Master. Her faith and her hope are answered; she encounters the risen Jesus. And her response is very natural: she wants to cling to him. Jesus, however, has another mission for her; she is to announce to the disciples that she “has seen the Lord” - she is to be the Lord’s witness to the world that He lives! We are challenged by the Gospel to follow Mary Magdalene’s example: we must share our faith experience of God with others and we, too, must be witnesses in the world, that God lives.
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July 21 Tuesday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time When we say we are doing God’s will, does it mean that we forfeit our own free will? The words of Jesus in Gethsemane, “…let your will not mine be done” and the words of Mary, “… be it done to me according to your will” are not passive submissions to God’s desire. Both, Jesus and Mary show us that doing God’s will is a discerned wilful submission of our ‘free will’ to what we believe God calls us to, because we are convinced. In today’s Gospel, by saying that all who ‘do God’s will’ are his mother and brothers, Jesus is actually praising his mother and brothers for being true disciples. He is also clarifying that relationship with Him comes not from being a blood relative, but from hearing the Word and living it! The hymn of Micah in the first reading is an invitation to God to once again lead His people, as in the past. And even though the people in the past had not always submitted their will to His, God remained faithful to the covenant!
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July 20 Monday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time An understanding of religion that is limited to rituals and offering of sacrifices but excludes morality and ethics would be skewed! This is what Micah communicates to the people in today’s first reading, as he echoes the words of the previous prophets. In a single verse, Micah summarizes Amos’ preaching on justice, Hosea’s examples of God’s tender love and Isaiah’s teaching on humble service, outlining the way of life or a spirituality that would be acceptable to God. While Micah recounts how the signs from God, through which he liberated His people, were expressions of His love, the many signs seen in the healings and miracles of Jesus also bear witness to God’s love. In both readings, it appears that the people wilfully chose to ignore God’s words and signs through His messengers, as this challenged them to change, for it was more convenient to offer a sacrifice than to change their lifestyle.
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July 19 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Some faithful, in their zeal to serve God, tend to go on a crusade against those they perceive as evil and defiant of God’s commandments. Jesus explains that this is unwarranted, through a parable in today’s Gospel, when He speaks of how the master advises the over-zealous servants against impulsively uprooting the weeds that grew among the wheat, in the very initial stage itself. The master knew the danger of the servants mistakenly uprooting the wheat with the weeds (as both looked almost alike). He also knew that even though the weeds might inconvenience the wheat temporarily, they would not choke it to death or take over the farm. At harvest, the wheat and the weeds would be easily distinguished by their fruits. The impulsive desire to condemn and purge society of those who do not follow religious guidelines, reflects immaturity and intolerance; it breeds fanatics who ironically end up being unfaithful servants of our God, who “makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous”.
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July 18 Saturday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time Following in the footsteps of Amos, Hosea and Isaiah comes Micah, another prophet sent by God to bring about a social reformation. Micah denounced the brazen exploitation of the weaker sections of society by the rulers, certain elite groups and even the religious leaders. He confronted them about their greed and covetousness that had led them to violate not just all ethics and morality but even basic respect for human life! We see this disrespect for human life in today’s Gospel as well, as the Pharisees plot to do away with Jesus. Today’s Gospel also recalls a prophecy Isaiah made about God’s suffering servant (later believed to be Jesus). The servant of God will bear the abuse and humiliation without retaliating violently. But His stand for truth and justice will be a source of inspiration to many who will work to establish God’s kingdom on earth. When I fully understand that respect for life and the dignity of every human being begins with me, I have begun my work, contributing to the building of God’s kingdom.
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July 17 Friday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time King Hezekiah, in the first reading, is bluntly told by Isaiah about his impending death. Realizing his life had not been commendable and that he had not fulfilled the obligations of a true king, nor had he been faithful to God, Hezekiah lamented and prayed for another opportunity, which God granted. In the Gospel, Jesus cites the example of king David and his starved soldiers who supposedly broke the law by eating from the offering set aside for priests. However, while the Pharisees seemed to find no fault with that, the supposed violation of the law by the hungry disciples of Jesus disturbs them. Jesus explains that religion is not a set of rules to be followed that God may be placated. It is a way of life that seeks to establish a right relationship with God and all of creation. The readings are a wake-up call to reflect on the way we live and set right our relationships.
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As the patroness of the Carmelite Order, Our Lady of Mount Carmel famously appeared to St. Simon Stock in 1251. Presenting hi
As the patroness of the Carmelite Order, Our Lady of Mount Carmel famously appeared to St. Simon Stock in 1251. Presenting him with the brown scapular, she promised that those who die wearing it would be spared from eternal damnation. May we always find recourse in Mary, and mirror her steadfast faith. Parishes in the Archdiocese: Bandra, Korlai
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July 16 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Today’s first reading from Isaiah is a psalm of hope. It exhorts the people to choose the path of truthfulness and live conscientious lives. Misery and oppression had befallen the people of Israel as a consequence of their sinfulness; so Isaiah offers them consolation, assuring them of God’s righteous judgment. He helps the people realize that their salvation is not self-attained, but comes from God alone. In the Gospel, Jesus offers the simple folk liberation from the burdensome and oppressive laws ‘yoked’ onto them by the religious establishment. The Jew understood how a well-fashioned yoke actually eases the burden being carried. When Jesus invites us to share His yoke (i.e. the simple laws of God), He offers to make life’s journey stress-free (i.e. devoid of the innumerable laws, rituals and customs that make religion oppressive). May we learn to shed our burdens (superstitious religious practices) and shoulder the yoke of our Lord (true unadulterated belief) that we may live freely and fully!
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