Brother from Another Father - Hosted by Fr Isaac El Fernandes, SJ

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 95 of Brother from Another Father , titled “The School of Trust,” the reflection explores Jesus’ response to rejection, frustration, and apparent failure in His ministry. Drawing on the idea of “early adopters,” the episode examines how the Kingdom of God was first embraced not by the powerful or influential, but by the poor, the marginalized, and the overlooked. Rather...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 94 explores the mystery of suffering and the meaning behind Jesus’ call to “take up your cross.” Reflecting on surrender, identity, and the struggle between the false self and the true self hidden in Christ, this episode examines how suffering can become a path toward freedom, humility, and deeper trust in God. Through stories, scripture, and spiritual reflection, it consi...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when life forces us to redraw the map we once imagined for ourselves? In Episode 93 of Brother from Another Father , we reflect on suffering, disappointment, loss, and the difficult grace of surrender. Jesus reminds us that faith is not the certainty that life will unfold according to our plans, but the courage to trust that God is still leading us — even through unce...

Send us Fan Mail You are what you eat. On the Feast of Corpus Christi, I explore what this familiar saying means for our spiritual lives. While junk food affects our bodies, the content we consume, the thoughts we dwell on, and the habits we cultivate also shape our souls.  Jesus presents himself as the Bread of Life, offering nourishment that goes far beyond physical hunger. In this episode, I re...

Send us Fan Mail In this Trinity Sunday reflection, Fr Isaac explores the mystery of God as an eternal communion of love. Using the image of a "divine dance," he examines how the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit have invited humanity into their life through creation, the Incarnation, and the gift of the Holy Spirit. Along the way, he asks a surprising question about aliens, salvation, and wh...

Send us Fan Mail On this Pentecost Sunday, we reflect on the gift of the Holy Spirit and what it truly means to live as mature Christians. Too often, faith can become reduced to simply following rules and doing the bare minimum. But the Holy Spirit invites us beyond obligation and into the freedom of love — a freedom where we no longer ask, “What do I have to do?” but rather, “How can I grow close...

Send us Fan Mail On this Ascension Sunday, we reflect on leadership, humility, and knowing when to let go. Inspired by a striking new Banksy artwork, this episode explores the danger of leaders who become so consumed by their own agendas that they lose sight of where they are leading others. In contrast, Jesus shows us a different kind of leadership — one rooted in trust, humility, and the courage...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we reflect on Jesus’ promise of the Holy Spirit as our Advocate — the quiet but powerful presence of God guiding, strengthening, and defending us in the midst of fear, self-doubt, and uncertainty. Drawing from Harry Potter, St. Ignatius of Loyola, and a remarkable story about Morse code, this reflection explores how easily we can miss the subtle promptings of the...

Send us Fan Mail Hope isn’t the belief that everything will turn out well — it’s the conviction that life still has meaning, no matter how things unfold. In Episode 87 of Brother from Another Father , this reflection draws on the wisdom of Václav Havel and Viktor Frankl to explore the human search for purpose, especially in moments of suffering. Through the lens of the Gospel, Jesus is revealed as...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Brother from Another Father , the focus turns to a deeper question at the heart of modern life: have we lost the ability to follow? Drawing from the Gospel of the Good Shepherd, this reflection challenges the idea that true freedom comes from complete independence. While today’s culture emphasizes self-direction and personal truth, this episode explores how that...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Fr. Isaac reflects on the journey to Emmaus — a story of confusion, disappointment, and ultimately, recognition. When life feels like a collection of scattered and broken pieces, it can be difficult to see how everything fits together. The disciples themselves struggle to make sense of what has happened to Jesus, holding fragments of a story that no longer seem to...

Send us Fan Mail In this Easter Sunday reflection, Fr. Isaac focuses on a powerful and often overlooked detail in the Resurrection story: the first witnesses were women. In a time when women were not even considered reliable witnesses, the Gospels boldly present them as the first to encounter the risen Christ. Their quiet, faithful presence — when others had fled — becomes the very reason they are...

Send us Fan Mail In this Palm Sunday reflection, Fr. Isaac explores the Passion of Christ through the lens of the Scapegoating mechanism , a concept developed by René Girard. By drawing parallels between the Gospel and real events in today’s world, this homily reveals a deeply human pattern: when faced with frustration, fear, or failure, we often look for someone to blame — usually someone vulnera...

Send us Fan Mail In this homily, Fr. Isaac reflects on the raising of Lazarus from the Gospel of John , exploring one of the most difficult experiences in the spiritual life: when God seems silent. Martha and Mary send word to Jesus in desperation, asking Him to come and heal their brother. But instead of responding immediately, Jesus delays — leaving them in confusion, grief, and unanswered quest...

Send us Fan Mail In this homily, Fr. Isaac reflects on the Gospel story of the man born blind from the Gospel of John, a powerful reminder of how faith grows through both light and darkness. After being healed by Jesus, the man faces confusion, arguments, and pressure from religious authorities to deny what he has experienced. Yet he refuses to let go of one simple truth: he has encountered the go...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Fr Isaac reflects on a surprising lesson about what we really need in life. Using the well-known Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs , we often assume that material needs must be satisfied before we can think about spiritual ones. Yet real life – and the Gospel – often tells a different story. Through the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well in...

Send us Fan Mail In this homily, Fr Isaac reflects on the insight of Franciscan spiritual writer Richard Rohr , especially his book Falling Upward , which speaks of life as a journey with two halves. The first half of life is about building the tower — achievement, success, identity, and affirmation. But the second half calls us to something far more difficult and far more freeing: letting go, sur...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Brother from Another Father , Fr Isaac draws on Homer’s Odyssey and the story of Odysseus and the Sirens to explore how temptation really works. Temptation rarely appears as something ugly or destructive. Instead, it sings to us — convincing us that pleasure, popularity, or power will finally satisfy our deepest longings. In the desert, Jesus exposes these lies...

Send us Fan Mail In this homily, Father Isaac reflects on Jesus’ demanding call to a righteousness that goes deeper than outward obedience. Through everyday images and powerful biblical symbols, he explores how freedom is shaped not only by the choices we make, but also by the choices we avoid. In a culture that prefers to keep all options open, this reflection challenges the illusion that delayin...

Send us Fan Mail Jesus calls his disciples salt of the earth and light of the world — not a majority, not a force that overwhelms, but a small presence that quietly transforms everything around it. In this episode, we reflect on what it means to be people of prayer and people of hope in a world often marked by darkness, cynicism, and despair. Through real-life stories of compassion, courage, and q...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean when Jesus says, “Blessed are the poor” ? In this episode, Fr Isaac shares a powerful true story of a family who had almost nothing — yet turned out to be the richest people in the church. Through the Beatitudes, he explores how poverty of spirit opens the heart to joy, freedom, and deep trust in God. This homily challenges our assumptions about wealth, ha...

Send us Fan Mail We all long to be seen — truly seen — not overlooked, ignored, or treated as invisible. In this episode of Brother from Another Father , Fr Isaac reflects on the Gospel call of the first disciples and asks a deeply human question: Does anyone see me? Drawing on the moment when Jesus notices ordinary fishermen on the shore, and a powerful modern story of a young caddy who felt unse...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we reflect on the Gospel where John the Baptist points to Jesus and proclaims, “Behold, the Lamb of God.” Long before these words were written down, the early Christian community was already praying them at the Eucharist. They didn’t start with doctrine or catechism — they started with experience. By worshipping together, forgiving one another, and learning to liv...

Send us Fan Mail On the feast of the Epiphany, we reflect on the many paths that lead people to God. Some, like the Magi, are guided by reason, science, and a careful reading of the signs of the world around them. Others, like the shepherds, encounter God through direct revelation that speaks straight to the heart. And still others come to know God through the Scriptures and the faith handed on by...

Send us Fan Mail When Hope Is Small, God Is Still at Work invites us to recognize God’s presence not in dramatic certainty or instant transformation, but in the quiet, fragile signs of hope that often go unnoticed. Drawing on the mystery of Christmas, this reflection reminds us that Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds had no guarantees—only small clues that God was doing something new. In seasons when...