Sunday Homilies with the Redemptorists

What kind of harvest is your life producing? Fr. Glenn invites us to reflect on the gifts God has entrusted to us: our lives, relationships, abilities, faith and creation. Through the vineyard parable, he reminds us that we are caretakers, called to nurture love, justice, peace and generosity. God's patience invites ongoing conversion, expressed through kindness and care for others and the ear...

Fr Peter Wee reminds us that we are often fragmented because sin remains within us, despite our prayer and practice of faith. Yet we have the free will to repent and change. Like the two sons in the Gospel, what matters is not simply what we say, but whether we ultimately do God’s will. This transformation is a lifelong process. Beyond attending church and doing good works, we must deepen our rela...

In this heartfelt homily, Fr. Prabhu reflects on the dignity of being seen, called and chosen by God. Drawing from The Lion King, the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, and the memory of Fr. Simon Pereira seven days after his passing, he reminds us that God never overlooks anyone. Whether we respond early or late, God's invitation remains open, and our worth is determined not by achieveme...

Upon reflecting on the human and natural reaction to being wronged, vengeance and retaliation, today’s readings bide us to extend ourselves in forgiveness. Perhaps we can try forgiving 70x 7 times, trying over and over again, or if not, looking at Jesus on the cross, in his final moments and asking for the grace to forgive. - Sunday Homily by Fr. Terence Wee, C.Ss. R. (13 September 2026)

In today's homily, Fr. Ino reminds us that faith is deeply personal, but "never meant to be private." A loving relationship with Jesus must lead us beyond ourselves towards others. Christ promises, "Where two or three are gathered in my name, I am in their midst," show us that faith is lived in community and not isolation. A privatized faith focuses only on personal comfort...

Fr. Simon reflects on today’s gospel where Jesus calls us to deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow Him. We naturally avoid suffering, yet our crosses—illness, ageing, financial struggles or relationship difficulties—can become opportunities for deeper faith. Rather than only asking God to remove our burdens, we can ask for grace, strength and a changed mindset to embrace them faithfully. Fo...

In this homily, Fr. Sikstus reflects on three foundations of Christian life: servant leadership, trust in God and a personal relationship with Jesus. True leaders serve with love, humility and responsibility, carrying the needs of others. Faith, he reminds us, "doesn't mean that we will have answers to all our questions," but trusting God even when we do not understand. At the heart...

On the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Fr. Sikstus reflects on Mary, who was taken body and soul into heaven by the grace and power of God. Drawing from the Gospel of the Visitation and Mary’s Magnificat, Fr. Sikstus highlights Mary’s complete trust in God. Even when she could not fully understand what lay ahead, Mary believed that God’s plan was greater than her own. Her M...

Fr. Peter Wee touches on doubt, which is the absence of certainty, today in all of the 3 readings. For the first reading, Elijah flees from Ahab and Jezebel after killing the prophets of Baal. He is despondent and full of doubt, but the angels fed him and he had his theophany in the cave in the form of a gentle breeze where God gave him a mission. Similarly, Paul in the second reading was sorrowfu...

Fr. Sikstus reminds us that God's love and mercy are constant, and His blessings invite us to become blessings to others. Reflecting on Jesus feeding the 5000, he draws three lessons: 1. Trust in God's providence 2. Recognize the Eucharist as a call to community and sharing, and 3. Remembering that "sharing is caring." What we give need not be food or wealth. It can be our time,...

Reflecting on Matthew 13:44–52, Fr. Joe Royan invites us to consider what we treasure most in life. Although the world offers many possessions and distractions, they often leave us dissatisfied and empty. Jesus alone can satisfy the deepest longing of our hearts. When we recognise Him as our greatest treasure and place God first, Mass, prayer, fasting and penance are transformed from duties and sa...

On the Feast of the Most Holy Redeemer, Father Siktus reflects on the heart of the Redemptorist mission: “With Him, there is plentiful redemption.” Explaining the meaning of CSsR and the congregation’s motto, he reminds us that God’s redeeming love is abundant, freely offered to every person, regardless of their past or unworthiness. Drawing from St Paul’s teaching, Father Siktus contrasts Adam an...

In this homily, Fr. Eugene shares a story about the evil one’s most effective tool: the seed of discouragement. While it takes root quickly in most places, it cannot grow in a grateful heart. This ties directly into the Parable of the Sower, illustrating how different hearts respond to God's word: The Path: Hardened by pride, disappointment, and repeated sin; God’s message cannot enter. Rocky...

In this homily, Fr. Prabhu reflects on how we often answer "I'm fine" while secretly carrying hidden burdens - worry, guilt, grief, loneliness. Drawing from the Gospel, he unpacks three movements: 1. Jesus reveals who He is 2. His unique bond with the Father; and 3. What He offers us The homily centres on Christ's invitation, "Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened,...

Fr Simon’s draws from Matthew 10:37– on the spirit of welcome. While we often come to Church expecting God to welcome us, Fr Simon invites us to ask whether we are truly welcoming God in return. The Gospel challenges us to examine our attitude: Do we come to Mass only expecting a fast sermon, going through the motions or do we come ready to receive Christ fully? If God welcomes us with love, our r...

In his homily, Father Terence reflected on how fear can quietly shape the way we live. Using the image of a dog conditioned to remain within an invisible boundary, he showed how fear can keep us trapped even when the barriers are no longer there. He identified two sources of challenge in our lives. The first comes from outside: misunderstanding, criticism, and opposition for doing what is right, a...

When did we last look at another person and wonder what type of burdens and troubles they going through and what type of compassion we can render? Today’s Gospel is on compassion - Jesus looks at his people, filled with compassion, He shepherds them and ministers to them. We can be compassionate just like Jesus is compassionate. Unfortunately, in this world of advanced technology, we can forget an...

On this Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, Fr. Clement reminds us that the Eucharist is far more than a ritual - it is a transformation. "We become what we eat," he proclaims, calling us to recognize Christ not only on the Blessed Sacrament, but in one another. Drawing from the readings and Gospel of John, Fr. Clement reflects on humanity's deepest hunger - for peace, forgive...

Today the church celebrates the solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, the unity of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit, three persons in one God. We invoke the Trinity when we make the sign of the cross at prayer. Fr. Sikstus explains the Holy Trinity as a mystery of love, mercy, and salvation. God the Father is our Creator, compassionate and merciful, loving us despite our brokennes...

Pentecost reminds us that every person wants to be understood and listened to. We all have locked doors. Fear, guilt, painful memories, addiction, the quiet feeling of "I am not good enough." Fr. Prabhu reminds us in this homily that the Holy Spirit doesn't knock and wait for perfect people. He simply enters. Using the tender image of a little granddaughter and the grandfather who fe...

Fr. Simon Tan shared a deeply personal testimony about discovering the true meaning of the Eucharist. Though he served as an altar boy since Primary 6, he admitted he “served Mass, but hardly participated.” Everything changed in Secondary 2 when, feeling lost and restless, he wandered into Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary after school and honestly asked Jesus: “Are You truly God?”...

After Easter Sunday, we follow the readings that detail the disciples' journey after the resurrection of Jesus. They realise that Jesus is God and because they love him, they will keep His commandments. We ask ourselves, ‘Have I gone through a similar journey of recognising who Jesus is?’ We all have our individual journeys, where we ultimately encounter Jesus who is fully God and fully human,...

At life’s crossroads, we must choose whom to follow - like choosing between guidance from the living versus the dead. The right choice is to follow the one who is alive. In the same way, Christians follow Jesus, who is living and leads us to the Father. He is not just a guide but as He says, He is “the way, the truth, and the life,” revealing his divinity and He's the only path to the Father....

Today we celebrate Good Shepherd Sunday, and today’s Gospel identifies Jesus as our Good Shepherd, we need to know His voice and follow Him. Fr Simon reminds us that God constantly speaks to us through Scripture, liturgy, hymns and the Eucharist. But more than that, God speaks to us through our encounters with other people and our daily experiences. However, our pride, ego, distractions, anger, an...

In this Sunday homily, Fr Peter Wee reflects on the transformative power of the Resurrection and the ongoing presence of Christ’s presence in our daily lives. Drawing from the Gospel, he highlights three ways we come to recognise the Lord: through the Scriptures, the breaking of the bread (Eucharist), and the Body of Christ (the Church). Yet recognising Jesus is not always easy. Like the disciples...