by Giltus Mathias | Oct 21, 2024 | Daily Reflections
Readings: Ephesians 2:1-10Luke 12:13-21 Reflection: In the first reading, Ephesians presents a profound reflection on grace, identity, and the transformative power of faith. It begins by reminding us of our former state – spiritually dead in our imperfections –...
by Giltus Mathias | Oct 20, 2024 | Daily Reflections
29th Sunday in Ordinary time Readings: Isaiah 53, 10 –11Hebrew. 4:14 –16Mark 10: 35 – 45 Reflection: The Way of the Son of Man When we look around us, we see how young people are urged to aim high. “Be the best! Better than all the rest!” “You...
by Giltus Mathias | Oct 19, 2024 | Daily Reflections
Feast of St.Paul of the Cross Founder of the Congregation of the Passion (Passionists) Readings: Ephesians 1:15-23Luke 12:8-12 Reflection: As I write this reflection, 80 professed Passionists from around the world, have gathered in Rome for our General Chapter. It is...
by Giltus Mathias | Oct 18, 2024 | Daily Reflections
Feast of St.Luke Readings: 2 Timothy 4:10-17Luke 10:1-9 Reflection: Only Luke is with me. I find that such a powerful statement. At the end of his life, nearing his execution, he is writing to Timothy, a young man who is like a son to him. And in the midst of his...
by Giltus Mathias | Oct 17, 2024 | Daily Reflections
Readings: Ephesians 1:1-10Luke 11:47-54 Reflection: When I read today’s Gospel passage, I sought refuge in considering a reflection on the first reading from Ephesians. It is a hymnic blessing of the big picture of our salvation in Jesus Christ. But how could my words...
