Sunday Homilies with the Redemptorists

Today as Divine Mercy Sunday, assures us that God offers us freely his gift of mercy, through Jesus Christ. It is a gratuitous gift of God - If one has to deserve mercy, then it cannot be mercy at all. And having experienced God’s mercy, we also extend mercy to our fellow man. The readings are a witness of the mercy of God. In the gospel, Jesus shows Thomas mercy, by reappearing and showing his wo...

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, where we reflect on Jesus’ Passion, death, and the hope of his Resurrection. Knowing what awaited him, Jesus turned resolutely to Jerusalem not for earthly glory, but to embrace the cross in obedience to God’s will. As the sacrificial Lamb, he faced his suffering with obedience to God and love for us. As we enter the liturgies of Holy Week, we remember...

As we enter the final week of Lent, Fr. Sikstus reflects on the theme of "death and new life." Drawing from the prophet Ezekiel, Fr. Sikstus reminds us of God promises' "I am going to open your graves...and raise you from your graves." The grave symbolizes our moments of despair, suffering, and feeling trapped. But God will bring new life and hope. In the Gospel of Lazarus,...

Today’s gospel is about Jesus healing a blind man on the sabbath. Jesus is light of the world, those who follow have light, sight, enlightenment and faith, those who reject Jesus are in darkness, they cannot see and are blind. The irony of today’s gospel—it is the blind man who sees, who comes to faith in Christ, while those who claim to see are rejecting Christ are ultimately blind. We see that i...

In this reflection on the Gospel of the Samaritan Woman at the Well, Fr. Ino highlights the significance of the "sixth hour" - which signifies noon, when the woman came to the well to avoid others, most likely ostracized by her community. Yet it was precisely at that moment that Jesus met her. By speaking to her, Jesus crossed barriers - Jew and Samaritan, man and woman, insider and outs...

Lent is often described as an internal spiritual journey — yet it should not be a sprint or marathon, but a slow, intentional walk with God. Fr Terence highlights three key points for our Lenten journey: 1. Before we embark on this journey, we must recognise where we are at — acknowledging our blessings but examining our lives and admitting our weaknesses. Lent invites us to strengthen our relatio...

This week, as Chinese New Year celebrations met the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday, Fr. Gerard reflects on how both seasons invite us to make a new start. Chinese New Year reminds us of renewal through spring cleaning, reunion meals, family, and hospitality—finding joy in simple and meaningful relationships. Lent similarly calls us to declutter our lives and refocus through prayer, penance, an...

In the first reading, God gives us the choice of water of Baptism and fire of Holy Spirit. Fire can be used to cook food, which is good, but it can also cause burns; hence, the choice of life and death, good and evil, likewise with water. But the choice is ours. The 2nd reading is about the Wisdom of God. Wisdom comes from depth of God. It is the gift of the Holy Spirit. The Gospel also talks of r...

In this homily, Fr. Peter delivers a "tall order" to modern Christians. He challenges the congregation to move beyond "Sunday-only" faith and embrace a transformation of character. True Christian identity is reviewed in a life transformed - seen in our character, attitudes, and daily actions that reflect God's truth, love, mercy, and compassion. Drawing from Isaiah, the Psa...

In this homily, Fr. Sikstus reflects on the Beatitudes from the Gospel — the heart of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and the foundation of Christian life. Together with the first reading and St Paul’s message to the Corinthians, he reminds us that God’s favour rests not on the rich or powerful, but on the humble, the weak, and the poor in spirit. Quoting the late Pope Francis, Fr. Sikstus shares that...

Sunday of the Word of God ties all three readings together with one message: God’s Word isn’t just something we hear — it’s something that must change how we live. Fr Gerard explains how the early church in Corinth did not live according to God’s word. St Paul calls the Church back to unity in Christ and healing of division. In the Gospel, Jesus himself is the Word in action: he proclaims, “Repent...

Fr. Peter Wee reflects on the Baptism of the Lord and John the Baptist's declaration of "There is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world." He reminds us that Jesus' mission - to free humanity from sin, evil, and spiritual death - is not just history, but a living reality today still. Through baptism, we are given a new identity as adopted sons and daughters of God,...

Last week’s Feast of the Epiphany was a manifestation and revelation of who Jesus is and today the Baptism of our Lord is the 2nd revelation of his person. Of note there are 2 things- his identity and mission that flows from his identity. What does the baptism of Jesus mean for us? Baptism means to be born again. We are cleansed by the water and reborn. Why did Jesus do that when he doesn’t need t...

As we begin the New Year, Fr. Ino reflects on our natural attraction to what is new. We are drawn to new phones, new cars and so forth, often believing that "new" is better while "old" is less desirable. This preference reveals a deeper reality in our lives: we carry many biases, prejudices, and stereotypes that influence how we see others. Connecting this to the Gospel of the...

As we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family, we are reminded that the family life of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph began not in comfort or security, but amid uncertainty, fear, and flight from danger. What sustained them in these far-from-ideal circumstances was love—steadfast and self-giving—rooted deeply in their trust in God. The theme of family runs clearly through today’s readings. In the first re...

Christmas is more than a festive season of gifts and traditions - itis a time when we naturally become kinder, more generous, and more attentive to others. Fr. Ino reflects that this change of heart happens because Christmas carries a deeper spiritual truth: Emmanuel, God is with us. Drawing from the readings in Isaiah and Matthew, Fr. Ino highlights the mystery of God choosing to become human. Go...

Fr. Prabhu tells us of a couple expecting first child. During one of their checkups- the doctor let them hear the heartbeat of their child- they shed tears of joy, even their baby was not in their arms yet, but they could hear the new life. This is the experience that church wants us to have on Gaudete Sunday- we are hearing the heartbeat of the Messiah; even though Jesus is not here yet, we still...

On this Second Sunday of Advent, Fr. Vincent Low reflects on the lighting of the Peace Candle—more meaningfully understood as the candle of Shalom. Unlike the English word “peace,” Shalom signifies wholeness, blessing, harmony, and the fullness of God’s goodness. This theme echoes the message of John the Baptist in the day’s Gospel: Prepare the way of the Lord. Make straight His path. Repent. Adve...

Fr. Ino begins with humour about the everyday struggles we face during Mass - wandering thoughts, distractions, and even trying to stay awake during the homily - to lead into the Gospel's call for the First Sunday of Advent: "Stay Awake." He explains that staying awake has two meanings: Firstly, it means being conscious and aware of God's coming, not only the unknown moment of Ch...

Today, we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King, the final Sunday of the Liturgical Year, when we acknowledge Christ as the true King of our lives and our hearts. Christ our King does not reign from a golden throne or wear a jeweled crown. His throne is the cross, and his crown is made of thorns. As our King, Jesus offered himself in sacrifice for us, his people, and through this saving love he g...

Today's liturgy centres on the triumph of God and invites us to face the reality of life with faith, not fear. Fr. Vincent Low reminds us, as with the Gospel reading, of the need to stay awake and be prepared, the importance of diligence, and the call to fidelity - especially in difficult times. The world has always been marked by natural disasters and suffering. Many in countries like Philipp...

Today we celebrate the Dedication of the Basilica of St John Lateran and the founding of the redemptorist congregation by St Alphonsus. St John Lateran is the Cathedral of the Bishop of Rome i.e. the Pope. It is the mother church of all the churches in the world. The 2nd reading alludes to us being the temple of the Holy Spirit meaning our bodies and similarly in the Gospel Jesus reaffirms this me...

Fr. Prabhu begins with a deeply personal story about the passing of his father on August 16, 2023. He recalls being alone at the hospital as his father died, and hearing an inner voice of comfort: "Son, do not be afraid. I am with you. I am always with you. I am in you. I live in you." This experience revealed a profound truth to him - that love does not end at the grave. He connects thi...

In today’s Gospel, Fr Terence reminds us that true prayer begins with humility, as shown by the tax collector who acknowledged his sinfulness before God. He invites us to reflect on ourselves and recognise our imperfections before judging others. In serving God and the Church, we may sometimes fall into the same trap as the Pharisee, feeling self-righteous because of our actions. Yet, what truly m...

When life throws dirt our way, do we shake it off, step up, and rise higher? Like the donkey that refused to be buried, we're called to persist in faith and prayer. In this reflection from Fr. Eugene, we are called to explore Jesus' parable of the persistent widow and the unjust judge, a story that reminds us: even when prayers seem unanswered, God never abandon His people. Our persistence...