Author: Msgr Nicholas Ong
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19th Ordinary Time (Year A) – 13th August 2017
Theme: THE LORD BRINGS PEACE, SHALOM, SALVATION 1 Kings 19:9. 11-13; Psalm 84:9-14. 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 brings peace, shalom, salvation! The gospel today tells us that the disciples were in a boat…
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18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) – 6th August 2017
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 1. Today is the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year A. The readings today tell us that the Lord gives us…
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17th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year A) – 30th July 2017
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…
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16th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) – 23rd July 2017
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) 1. 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…
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15th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) – 16th July 2017
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 Brunei. The…
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14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) – 9th July 2017
Theme: ADAM SINNED BECAUSE OF PRIDE; JESUS THE NEW ADAM SAVED THE WORLD BECAUSE OF HUMILITY Zechariah 9:9-10; Psalm 144:1-2. 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…
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13th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) – 2nd July 2017
Theme: HOSPITALITY AND DISCIPLESHIP 2 Kings 4:8-11. 14-16 Romans 6:3-4. 8-11 Matthew 10:37-42 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…
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12th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year A) – 25th June 2017
Theme: PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST’S GRACE AND LIFE Jeremiah 20:10-13 Psalm 68:8-10. 14. 17. 33-35. R. v. 14. Romans 5:12-15 Matthew 10:26-33 Today is the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time and the readings today (1st reading, psalm, and gospel) tell us 3 things: (i) Proclaim the Good News. (ii) Proclaim the Good News…
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CORPUS CHRISTI (BODY OF CHRIST) A – 18th June 2017
Theme: WHEN WE EAT THE BODY OF CHRIST WE EAT THE RISEN BODY OF CHRIST Deuteronomy 8:2-3. 14-16; Psalm 147:12-15. 19-20. R/ v. 12; 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 John 6:51-58 A happy and a blessed Corpus Christi to all of you! “Corpus Christi” means “Body of Christ”! Today we celebrate the Solemnity of “The Body and Blood…
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The Most Holy Trinity (Year A) – 11th June 2017
Theme: THE HOLY TRINITY IS THE MYSTERY OF GOD’S LOVE AND UNITY Exodus 34:4-6. 8-9; Daniel 3:52-56. R/ v. 52; 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 John 3:16-18 A happy and blessed Trinity Sunday to all of you! Today we celebrate Trinity Sunday, Liturgical Year A. The Holy Trinity is the mystery of God’s love and unity! Last…
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