Author: Msgr Nicholas Ong
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22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) 30th Aug 2020
Theme: WE ARE TO SUFFER AND SACRIFICE FOR LOVE OF GOD AND LOVE OF NEIGHBOR Jeremiah 20:7-9; Psalm 62 (63): 2-6. 8-9. R/ v. 2; Romans 12:1-2 Matthew 16:21-27 Today is the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year A. The readings today tell us that it is not enough to serve; we must also suffer…
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21st Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) – 23rd Aug 2020
Theme: PETER: THE FIRST POPE Isaiah 22:19-23; Psalm 137 (138): 1-3. 6. 8. R/ v. 8; Romans 11:33-36 Matthew 16:13-20 Today is the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year A. The gospel today tells us that after Peter professed his faith in Jesus that he was the “Christ” / Messiah and “the Son of…
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20th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) – 16th Aug 2020
Theme: JESUS CHRIST CAME TO SAVE NOT ONLY THE JEWS BUT ALSO THE NON-JEWS Isaiah 56:1. 6-7; Psalm 66 (67):2-3. 5-6. 8. R/ v. 4; Romans 11:13-15. 29-32 Matthew 15:21-28 Today is the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year A. The readings today tell us that Jesus Christ came not only to save the Jews,…
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19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) – 9th Aug 2020
Theme: THE LORD WILL CALM THE STORMS IN OUR LIVES AND GIVE US PEACE / SHALOM 1 Kings 19:9. 11-13; Psalm 84 (85):9-14. R/ v. 8; Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:22-33 Today is the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year A. The readings today tell us that the Lord will calm the storms in our lives…
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18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) – 2nd August 2020
Theme: WE THANK GOD FOR OUR MATERIAL AND SPIRITUAL FOOD AND WE SHARE OUR MATERIAL AND SPIRITUAL FOOD WITH OTHERS Isaiah 55:1-3; Psalm 144:8-9. 15-18. R/ v. 16; Romans 8:35. 37-39 Matthew 14:13-21 Today is the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year A. The readings today tell us that the Lord gives us material and…
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17th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) – 26th July 2020
Theme: SEEK FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD AND HIS SALVATION AND ALL THE OTHER THINGS WILL BE GIVEN TO US AS WELL 1 Kings 3:5. 7-12; Psalm 118:57. 72. 76-77. 127-130. R/ v. 97; Romans 8:28-30 Matthew 13:44-52 (Shorter Form, 13:44-46) Today is the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year A. The readings today tell…
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16th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) – 19th July 2020
Theme: THE LORD IS A MERCIFUL JUDGE Wisdom 12:13. 16-19; Psalm 85:5-6. 9-10. 15-16. R/ v. 5; Romans 8:26-27 Matthew 13:24-43 (Shorter Form, 13:24-30) Today is the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year A. The readings today tell us that the Lord is a Merciful Judge! The gospel today tells us about the parable…
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15th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) -12th July 2020
Theme: THE WORD OF GOD WILL BEAR FRUIT ABUNDANTLY IN SPITE OF REJECTIONS, PERSECUTIONS AND THE TEMPTATIONS OF THE WORLD Isaiah 55:10-11; Psalm 64 (65):10-14. R/ Lk 8:8; Romans 8:18-23 Matthew 13:1-9. 18-23 (Shorter Form) Today is the 15th Sunday of the Year, Liturgical Year A. Today is also “Bible Sunday” for Malaysia, Singapore and…
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14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) – 5th July 2020
Theme: HUMILITY: DEPENDENCE ON GOD: THE GREATEST VIRTUE Zechariah 9:9-10; Psalm 144 (145): 1-2. 8-11. 13-14. R/ v. 1; Romans 8:9. 11-13 Matthew 11:25-30 Today is the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year A. The readings today tell us about humility. Humility is the greatest virtue, because pride is the greatest sin. Adam…
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13th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) – 28th June 2020
Theme: HOSPITALITY AND DISCIPLESHIP Today is the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings today tell us about hospitality! The readings also tell us that we will be reward for our hospitality! The gospel tells us that if we welcome a prophet of God we will receive the same reward as the prophet, and…
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