Saturday, September 2, 2023 1 Thess 4:9-11; Mt 25:14-30 The parable of talents is an interesting narrative that helps us understand that God’s blessing does not often come in the form of ripe fruits but in the form of seeds which we are expected to plant and grow before we can taste its yield. There […]
Friday, September 1, 2023 1 Thess 4:1-8; Mt 25: 1-13 Poet, Lover, Birdwatcher is a poem by Nissim Ezekiel. The poem emphasizes the importance of patience in the endeavors of all the three. However, I love the closing lines that Nissim has on the poet. With his virtue of patience for appropriate words, the poet will
Thursday, August 31, 2023 1 Thes 3:7-13; Mt 24:42-51 In today’s gospel, Jesus insists that we ‘stay awake.’ Beyond watchfulness, what it implies is that the fact of uncertainty that surrounds the ‘Divine Coming’ should help double our preparation. The unsureness is not a cause for relaxation but for more diligence and care in stepping