Sunday Homilies with the Redemptorists

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...

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...