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October 24, 2022

The Kingdom of God – The Person

Finding the answer to the question ‘what is the kingdom of God’ takes us only halfway through in our understanding of the whole truth about this […]
October 17, 2022

The Sin of Omission

A reflection by Fr Joseph Edattu, VC based on Matthew25: 14-30. Parable of the talents In the parable of the talents, Jesus tells a beautiful story […]
September 27, 2022

24th Sunday In Ordinary Time YEAR C

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September 27, 2022

Shadows of the Holy Eucharist — Manna

Worship is a very important aspect in Christian faith and spirituality. Why? God created man for God. “God created humankind in his image, in the image […]
September 27, 2022

Shadows of the Holy Eucharist — Passover

What does it mean to be saved? For most people, it simply means being safe, being kept from harm or protected from a dire situation. It’s […]
September 27, 2022

Shadows of the Holy Eucharist — Blood Covenant

Crucifixion was one of the most scandalous and most shameful death sentences ever imposed upon any man—upon criminals, mostly—and yet, it was the same punishment borne […]
September 27, 2022

The Power of Your Tears

“You know how troubled I am; you have kept a record of my tears. Aren’t they listed in your book?” Psalm 56:8 Surprising to a few, […]
September 27, 2022

Exorcism of a Possessed Explained

Dear followers of Christ, Possession, deliverance and exorcism are vast topics that require comprehensive spiritual understanding and perception. Some aspects of possession and exorcism are discussed […]
September 27, 2022

Ripples of God’s Mercy

(Based on Luke 19:1-10) There was a knock on the door. I went to open it. There stood Zacchaeus. A sense of dread overcame my already […]
August 23, 2022

The True Meaning of Abraham’s sacrifice – Fr Joseph Edattu

Abraham’s Sacrifice- The True Meaning “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.”(Genesis 22:1)  The biblical story of sacrifice by Abraham seems very tormenting and unfair at […]
August 23, 2022

Who Knew Turning the Other Cheek Could be so Amazing!

Have you had one of those weeks before? You know the kind; where everything that can go wrong seems to have gone wrong and way too […]
August 23, 2022

Exodus Bible Study – Chapter 1

Based on talk by Fr Joseph Edattu VC Let us take up the Book of Exodus- Chapter 1, Verse 1 onwards. Remember, the Book of Exodus […]
August 23, 2022

Lord, Teach Us to Pray

As it is the business of tailors to make clothes, salespeople to sell goods and chefs to cook, so it is the business of Christians to […]
August 23, 2022

Ruth – An epitome of abiding loyalty and devotion

Wherever you go, I will go; wherever you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God. Where you die, […]
July 21, 2022

Why did the Holy Family lose Jesus? – Fr Joseph Edattu VC

Transcription by Donna Loh This talk is based on the reading from the Gospel of Luke 2:41-52 We read in the Word of God about Jesus’ […]
July 19, 2022

Healing Retreat Holy Scriptures

 Here is the list of Holy Scriptures for a specific ailment or problem as recited by Rev. Fr. Joseph Edattu VC during the Holy Adoration And […]
July 19, 2022

Bible study on Genesis: We Should Visit the Place where we had an Encounter with God

A talk by Fr Joseph Edattu, VC  In this Bible study, we continue to reflect on the life of patriarch Joseph in Genesis. We have covered […]
June 26, 2022

If others continuously hurt me, how should I respond?

Forgive our enemies.  Matthew 5:43-45 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say to you, […]
June 26, 2022

I will fight for you!

History is bound with stories of warfare, victories and defeats. But in all these accounts, one that stands out as the most unconventional has to be […]
June 26, 2022

Love – An Indicator of Life with Jesus

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal […]
May 28, 2022

“The mystery of God’s tenderness hidden behind his silence”

In his 18 May general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the elderly, speaking about the Book of Job. Dear brothers and sisters, good morning! […]