Theme: All belongs to God When we are mindful of the source of our essential commodities, then we begin to take care of how to utilize them. God has provided enough essential resources for all of us; the issue at hand is how we are willing to share them among ourselves. Though God is the provident provider of all we have, when it comes to using his goods, we tend to forget about him. Today we are being reminded to allow God the opportunity to bless the fruits of our hands before using them. First reading: 2 Kings 4:42–44 Some…

Theme: Care Preaching the Gospel and translating authentically in words and works can prove to be difficult especially when it comes to standing for what is right. Nevertheless, this is what common sense dictates. What we have to keep in mind is a method we apply to ensure effectiveness. Disseminating the truth has to be proper, easily, sustainable and manageable. This is all we have to learn and put into practice from today onwards. First reading: Jeremiah 23:1–3 In his autobiography, Memories, Dreams and Reflections; the renowned Swiss Pastor and Psychiatrist Carl Jung who lived from 1865-1961 wrote: ‘The doctor…

Theme: Mission Those called by God to preach to others ought to know that they have entered into a minefield of obstacles. It is always dangerous when it comes to speaking the truth where falsehood has been going on unchecked. Preaching repentance provokes the unknown to the surface thus creating uneasiness. Nevertheless, God continues to call provokers into this type of ministry since it is the main way for many to recover and live. Today we are invited to ready for surprises. First reading: Amos 7:12–15 In many instances, God’s call leads ministers into places they would rather not go…

Theme: Life challenges A variety of good and unexpected challenges are among those that have shaped and guided our lives this far. In spite of this, there is little to regret since sometimes good things happen when we least expect them. Changing plans and adjusting priorities is a blessing in disguise. We are invited to think out of the box in order to answer unforeseen provocations. First reading: Wisdom 1:13–15; 2:23–24 The book of Wisdom has been attributed to Solomon due to his reputation as a sage, yet this is the work of a Hellenist Jew who lived and wrote…

Theme:  Even the storm obeys! The fact that vast water masses comprise two-thirds of the earth’s surface makes them appear mysterious and amazing. In common minds, the lakes and the like have been associated with the powers of evil, ruin and chaos. For whatever reason, oceans have always inspired ambivalent feelings of fear, fascination, awe and anxiety. According to Hebrew cosmogony, the sea was one of the basic elements from which everything was formed. In the beginning, God separated the seas from land cf. Genesis 1:9-10 and formed a three-story universe: the earth, the heavens above the earth and the…

Theme: Kingdom Today we handle the message given to us in parables. Parables are specific literary forms used to deliver a needed message for the ethical purpose to provoke thought and challenge hearers for decisive action. When we accept the invitation from parables and look beyond the words and images we find therein deep teaching that God is intending for us here and now. First reading: Ezekiel 17:22–24 Great trees that are massive living giants deeply rooted in the earth with their boughs stretched wide across the horizon have been a favourite subject of poets and artists for centuries. Experts…