Synodality with Other Religions
Ruth 1: 15-16, Mark 12: 28-34 Our Christian mission and ministry are not just confined to the Church; it is beyond; it extends to every corner of society. I have decided to entitle my sermon as Synodality with other Religions. What is Synodality? Why is it important, and why should we ponder upon it today? […]
Immanuel: Sign of Hope
Scripture portions I remembered a testimony that I heard when I was in Taizé from Palestine. The testimony was shared by a journalist. It was her experience that she gained through interviews. She began like this: we know there was a war and people were killed in Gaza. But we felt the distress when we […]
Existential Plurality and Ethical Solidarity
Luke 7: 1- 17 Mahatma Gandhi is one the great philosopher in India. His approach to the Indian Independence movement was deeply rooted in the idea of Sarvodaya (Universal Upliftment) and Ahimsa (Non-violence). His vision was not just about getting political freedom but it was also about social and ethical solidarity among the diverse population […]
Faith has its Way
Luke 7:36-50 The author of the book Wings of Wisdom, Catherine Pulsifer, said: “Faith is unseen but felt, faith is strength when we feel we have none, faith is hope when all seems lost.” It was the voice of the sinful woman who approached Jesus with ointment. When faith was hidden, she expressed it through […]
Genesis 47: 1-12 (From non-person to person)
Once a young boy and his friends decided to visit a village. It was a long journey, so they got thirsty in the middle of the journey. They went to nearby houses and asked for a glass of water, but they were denied a drink. Some asked them to drink filthy water, saying they were […]
Jesus teaches us to be Bold in God’s Service
A young girl woke up one night frightened, convinced there were monsters and spooky creatures in her room. Terrified she ran to her parents’ bedroom. Her mother took her back to her room, gave her a long hug and said “you are safe here. You don’t have to be afraid. After I leave you, you […]
Humility
“Smallness adores and adorns itself; Greatness is always humble.” Diogenes a greek philosopher said “The foundation of every state is the education of its youth.” Education in youth is the basis for the life of a human being. Whatever the situation and wherever he might be in his life education what he learned is the […]
