Walking in The Lord’s Path

Weekly Missionary ReflectionSunday, 27 November 2022First Sunday of AdventIsa. 2:1-5 atau Isa. 4:2-6; Ps. 122:1-2,3-4a,(4b-5,6-7), 8-9; Matt. 8:5-11 Dear beloved missionaries, We begin the first Sunday of Advent. Let’s direct our sight and heart to Christmas, welcoming the birth of baby Jesus, the Emmanuel. Even though Christmas is one month away, the Christmas message has … Lanjutkan membaca Walking in The Lord’s Path

The King and Saviour

Weekly Missionary ReflectionSunday, 20 November 2022The Solemnity of Christ, the King2Sam. 5:1-3; Mzm. 122:1-2,4-5; Col. 1:12-20; Luk. 23:35-43 Crucifixion is not an ordinary punishment. It is a form of extraordinary punishment, specially made for the enemies of Rome, the high-class rebels. Normally, the process of crucifixion is arranged like a sort of display: the accused … Lanjutkan membaca The King and Saviour

Don’t Be Lulled by The Splendor of The World!

Weekly Missionary Reflection33rd Sunday in ordinary time, 13 November 2022Mal. 4:1-2a; Ps. 98:5-6,7-8,9a; 2Thess. 3:7-12; Luk. 21:5-19 God’s Temple in Jerusalem was indeed majestic and beautiful. This second temple was renovated by King Herod the Great since 20 BC and was completely finished in 64 AD. This magnificent building was the pride of the Jewish … Lanjutkan membaca Don’t Be Lulled by The Splendor of The World!

Mission: Supporting The Mission Development

Day 3031st Sunday in ordinary time, 30 October 2022Feast: St. MarcellusReading: Wis. 11:22-12:2Gospel: Luk. 19:1-10 “How could a thing remain, unless you willed it; or be preserved, had it not been called forth by you?” (Wis. 11:25) The Pontifical Society of St. Peter The Apostle for Mission Development was founded by Jeanne Bigard and her … Lanjutkan membaca Mission: Supporting The Mission Development

Mission: “You Shall Be My Witnesses”

Day 2396th World Mission Week30th Sunday in ordinary time, 23 October 2022Reading: Sir. 35:12-14.16-18Gospel: Luk. 18:9-14 “The Lord stood by me and gave me strength so that through me the proclamation might be completed and all the Gentiles might hear it. And I was rescued from the lion’s mouth. The Lord will rescue me from … Lanjutkan membaca Mission: “You Shall Be My Witnesses”

Mission: Do Not Be Weary In Prayer

Day 1629th Saturday in ordinary time, 16 October 2022Feast: St. Hedwig; St. Margaret Mary AlacoqueReading: Exo. 17:8-13Gospel: Luk. 18:1-8 “He told them a parable about the necessity for them to pray always without becoming weary.” (Luk. 18:1) St. Teresa of Calcutta once said, “The fruit of silence is prayer; the fruit of prayer is faith; … Lanjutkan membaca Mission: Do Not Be Weary In Prayer

Mission: Becoming The Witness Of Father’s Love

Day 928th Saturday in ordinary time, 9 Oktober 2022Feast: Abraham, Father of All Nations; St. Denis, St. John LeonardiReading: 2Kgs. 5:14-17Gospel: Luk. 17:11-19 “Has none but this foreigner returned to give thanks to God?” (Luk. 17:18) Naaman came from Aram, which was known as Syria. He was the highly esteemed and respected army commander of … Lanjutkan membaca Mission: Becoming The Witness Of Father’s Love

Mission: Responding To Call As A Grace

Day 227th Saturday in ordinary time, 2 Oktober 2022Feast: The Guardian AngelsReading: Hab. 1:2-3;2:2-4; 2Tim. 1:6-8, 13-14Gospel: Luk. 17:5-10 “So should it be with you. When you have done all you have been commanded, say, ‘We are unprofitable servants; we have done what we were obliged to do.’” (Luk. 17:10) Jesus reminded His apostles to … Lanjutkan membaca Mission: Responding To Call As A Grace

Let the Door & The Heart Open, During Our Lifetime

Weekly Missionary Reflection26th Sunday in ordinary time, 25 September 2022Prov. 6:1a,4-7; Ps. 146:7,8-9a,9bc-10; 1Tim. 6:11-16; Luk. 16:19-31 Another famous story from Luke. A rich and a poor man, living in the present and future life. The contrast between them is sharply illustrated. The rich man was dressed in purple garments and fine linen while the … Lanjutkan membaca Let the Door & The Heart Open, During Our Lifetime

Wealth For  Promoting Human Dignity

Weekly Missionary Reflection25th Sunday in ordinary time, 18 September 2022Prov. 8:4-7; Ps. 113:1-2,4-6,7-8; 1Tim. 2:1-8; Luk. 16:1-13 (long) or Luk. 16:10-13 (short) This is a difficult parable. How can a dishonest steward be praised and become an example? The Lord’s stories contain a lot of surprises, such as: using a Samaritan as an example, not … Lanjutkan membaca Wealth For  Promoting Human Dignity