Sunday Best Bible Study

The Gospel this Sunday sounds so simple: "Love one another." But it is not easy to do in real life. Hence, we have the assurance from the Lord himself: "As I have loved you, so you should love one another." Let us 'source out' the power to love from the very love that Jesus has for us. We are 'loved' so we also have the power to love. 

The Good Shepherd knows his sheep; he cares for them and they will never perish. But the Shepherd is also the Lamb who has been offered for the life of the world, by whose blood we have been washed and saved. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051125.cfm

Breakfast with Jesus. The readings of the 3rd Sunday of Easter continue to explore the effects of Jesus's resurrection on the disciples. These effects could be summed up as gifts as the disciples are accorded a special dignity because of their connection to the conqueror of death, the Risen Lord. Take heart, be encouraged to spread these gifts with others!

The Lord says, "See, I am doing something new!" May we perceive the marvels the Lord is doing in our lives as we draw nearer to the day of salvation! Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040625-YearC.cfm

Half-way in our Lenten journey, we meditate on the touching parable of the Prodigal Son where we 'taste and see' the unconditional love of the Father. He welcomes with open arms both the pleasure-loving son (younger) and the duty-driven, judgmental son (elder). May God's offer of reconciliation be our source of rejoicing! Reading of Year C: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/033025...

Feeling spiritually lost sometimes? The readings for the 3rd Sunday of Lent reflect on the image of the spiritual wilderness.  Like us, many biblical characters were lost and confused at various crucial points of their lives. Their stories provide insights on the ways to overcome these states of desolation. 

Keep the faith to fight uncertainty. The second Sunday of lent readings are stories of several biblical characters who find themselves in a state of uncertainty and confusion.  In the end, it was faith in the Lord which pulled them through.  Lost?  Come join us.

Professing the Faith. Lent is a time of preparation for the celebration & commemoration of the events foundational to our faith.  The readings of this first Sunday of Lent explore the meaning of faith and suggest how best to express it.  How do you profess your faith? 

Good advice to live by. Using ordinary images from daily life, this Sunday's readings teach a message about living an integrate life which will allow both our soul and body to reach heaven. Come and share your good fruits with your family.

Looking ahead and planning accordingly.  It is an advantage for us to look at life from a broader and far reaching perspective and not just the here and now.  It helps us to focus our purpose and to find the role of God in our lives. Sunday's readings demonstrate the importance of this so that we can make the right life choices. Come, discuss and to help one another.

Free your conscience. The readings reflect on freeing ourselves from our conscience so we can be more effective in bringing the good news to others. The reflections start by appreciating the grace of God, his calming presence helps us to examine ourselves honestly, and then we can move forward to spread his good news effectively. Come and learn to set your conscience free.

Listening to the Lord's words will set you free. The readings for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary time begins the journey through the ministry of Jesus. The Gospel of Luke reveals Jesus's mission to liberate us from the burdens of our daily lives. Come listen.

You are invited to a wedding - a Divine one! This week's readings mark the transition to Ordinary time. It leads us through the "Ordinary" moments of Jesus's ministry - his teaching and miracles. Each moment is part of God's design to make us his people. Today's readings describe this design through a marriage metaphor.

The journey of professing joy. The Christmas season concludes with the celebration of Jesus's baptism.  It marks the beginning of Jesus public ministry, which will culminate in his death and resurrection. Jesus's work is presented as a journey from sadness to joy.  Readings here > https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011225.cfm

Christmas is four days away. Today's reflection reminds us that the Mystery of Incarnation and the Paschal Mystery are the two sides of the same coin. One is incomplete without the other. Enjoy and God bless!

Happy Gaudete Sunday! The third Sunday of Advent is called "Gaudete Sunday". The latin word "Gaudette" means "Rejoice". The rejoicing not from material prosperity but genuine joy from eager anticipation of God's salvation. Rejoicing in God's presence even amid pain.

The time of grace or "kairos" is happening here and now to people who welcome the Word of God in the desert of their lives. How does this come about?  Through "Metanoia" - the continuous transformation of minds and hearts so as to understand and share in God's "vision-mission" for all of humanity until "all flesh sees the salvation of God." Find the Sunday readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bi...

“Coming in Majesty” Welcome to the start of the new liturgical year C! As an expectant mother prepares for the arrival of her baby, every important event in our lives is preceded by a period of expectation and preparation. The coming of Christ is such an event and consequently, the Church sets aside the period of Advent to help us to prepare for his arrival. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible...

A different Kingship Christ the King concludes the liturgical year. Kingship is usually associated with abundant wealth, power and prestige. But what kind of a king is Jesus who enjoyed none of these privileges? How has Jesus's kingship manifested itself to you? Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112424.cfm

Salvation through Jesus. We have reached the end of the readings for the ordinary time.  Next Sunday's celebration of Christ the King has its own set of readings. Sunday's readings focus on the glorification of Jesus, and his return at the end of time as the saviour. Come help each other be prepared. 

Wisdom from widows Two of today’s readings contain stories of widows in desperate life circumstances. These stories teach essential lessons in recognizing and reaching for abundant and lasting life. Come and find out.

Is God too demanding to require us to love Him with ALL our hearts, ALL our souls and ALL our strength? Modern people are multi-tasking. It is impossible to love God with ALL our strength. But nothing is impossible for God. Jesus is able to power up our mustard-seed like faith to move mountains. So, Jesus is able to charge up our 0.1% strength to love Him. Amen. Do you agree? Come and share. Readi...

Let your faith bring you hope and grace. We are used to thinking that all people qualify for discipleship. This is true. However, today's readings teach that we must respond with Faith for the hope and grace to come. Come join us so that you too may partake in God's

Entrusted with the Mission. Pope John Paul II, addressing thousands of young people at the 8th World Youth Day in Denver, USD said, "Do not be afraid to go out on the streets like the first apostles who preached Christ and the Good news of salvation in the squares of cities, towns and villages." How do you profess the good news? Click here to download the Mission Sunday Readings.

Following Jesus Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor...then come, follow me." Today’s readings focus on the demands of radical discipleship. Following Jesus which involves non-attachment to material things appears impossible to us. But let us remember, all things are possible for God.