Ezekiel 18:25-28; Philippians 2:1-11; Matthew 21:28-32 The prophet Ezekiel was challenged by the people who didn’t agree when it comes to ultimate justice. The main question they asked then is…
Isaiah 55:6-9; Philippians 1:20-24,27; Matthew 20:1-16 The description of the future glory of Zion is full of hope. God invites all to come and not to be afraid. God will…
Ecclesiasticus 27:33-28:9; Romans 14:7-9; Matthew 18:21-35 The call for justice and accountability is human and necessary for communities to live in harmony, and for those who are hurt to receive…
Ezekiel 33:7-9; Romans 13:8-10; Matthew 18:15-20 We all need to do our part. It is not enough to know and lament that harm is done to others, we need to…
Jeremiah 20:7-9; Romans 12:1-2; Matthew 16:21-27 Torn between blaming God for his misery and his inner urge to do God’s will, Jeremiah is lamenting and complaining. Like many other prophets,…
Isaiah 22:19-23; Romans 11:33-36; Matthew 16:18 Accountability is looming. God had chosen Isaiah, the son of Amoz, to speak through him. Just before the account on Shebna, Isaiah had mentioned…
Apocalypse 11:19,12:1-6,10; 1 Corinthians 15:20-26; Luke 1:39-56 During his first Mass in Aotearoa Bishop Jean-Baptiste Pompallier dedicated the land to the solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary…
1 Kings 19:9,11-13; Romans 9:1-5; Matthew 14:22-33 How do we image God and where do we believe we can find God?Elijah faced many challenges in his life as a prophet.…
Isaiah 55:1-3; Romans 8:35,37-39; Matthew 14:13-21 Food and drink are essential for survival. They are not just sources of pleasure but also pure sustenance. They are so essential that the…
1 Kings 3:5,7-12; Romans 8:28-30; Matthew 13:44-52 King David, despite being chosen by God, didn’t always please God. He knew that God would punish him in his private life for…