Sunday Homilies with the Redemptorists

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...

Fr Antony Charles reflects on the 1st reading and the gospel reading today. The 1st reading tells of Naaman, a Syrian with leprosy, a foreigner, who after receiving healing from God through Prophet Elisha, expresses his gratitude and proclaims that there is no God on all the earth except in Israel. St Luke’s gospel speaks of 10 lepers, 9 Jews and a Samaritan, all whom received healing from Jesus....

A period ends a sentence - it signals completion, "no more". But what does period mean in the context of faith? Fr. Ino reflects that often in life, even in our relationship with God, we treat love, service, and faith as transactions. We give expecting to receive. We serve expecting rewards. But true discipleship is not a trade; it is trust. To love is to love - period. To serve is to se...

Today’s Gospel of the rich man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19–31) reminds us that true richness is not found in material wealth but in God. Indifference is the real sin, when we live only for ourselves, blind to the suffering of others and deaf to God’s voice. Wealth is not condemned, yet when it hardens our hearts and makes us rely on the power of our wealth instead of God, we lose sight of love. Fr Sik...

In today's homily, Fr. Vincent Low reflects on a tough but honest message from scripture - the danger of letting money rule our lives. The readings remind us that while money is necessary, the love of money can destroy relationships, families, and even faith. For the love of money, people even sell their children. Yet not all attitudes towards money come from evil. Some grew up poor and hence...

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. This feast recalls how Saint Helena, the mother of Constantine, discovered the true cross of Christ, and how, through history, Christians continued to venerate it even through wars and losses. What was once an instrument of shame and death has been transformed into a sign of victory, life, and salvation. The Cross teaches us that God can...

Today's message is simple yet powerful: be humble. Fr. Vincent reminded us that both Sirach and Luke call us to the virtue of humility. while it is natural to take pride on our gifts - whether in singing, cooking, or other talents - the danger lies in thinking we are "the best." Pride makes us fall, but humility lifts us up. God gives each of us different gifts - not to boost but to...

Fr Glenn reminds us in today’s gospel, that Jesus teaches that salvation comes by walking through the narrow gate—the way of true discipleship. This path calls us to let go of pride, ego, selfishness, and false values, choosing instead humility and faithfulness. The wide gate of comfort and compromise may seem easier but does not lead to eternal life. Beyond the narrow gate lies the joy of God’s K...

In this homily, Fr Terence reflects on two moments when the Church took a prophetic stand, opposing the RH Bill in the Philippines and supporting the Bersih Movement in Malaysia. In both cases, the Church raised awareness, defended truth, and advocated justice despite opposition. He then links this to the Gospel, where Jesus speaks of bringing fire and division, not just peace. Jesus calls us to l...

Fr Gerard Louis reflects on our 60th year of independence as well as Abraham’s journey as a foreigner in the promised land, looking forward to a city designed and built by God. Similarly, Singapore grew from an island with kampongs and slums to this current ultramodern society, it took foresight, meticulous planning and hard work. Was this the planning in today’s gospel parable that Jesus was teac...

In this homily, we are called to reflect on the Gospel of Luke where Jesus responds to a man seeking an inheritance dispute, warning against greed and the illusion of security in possessions. Through the parable of the rich fool, Fr Glenn emphasizes how excessive attachment to wealth blinds us to what truly matters—our relationships, self-knowledge, and our calling from God. We are also called to...

As we reflect on today’s Gospel and the prayer that Jesus taught us—the “Our Father”—Fr. Ino draws our attention to the two different versions of this prayer found in the Gospels of St. Luke and St. Matthew. He also reminds us that there are four Gospels in the Bible, each offering a unique perspective. These differences are not contradictions, but rather reflections of the distinct encounters eac...

In this homily for the Feast of the Most Holy Redeemer, Fr Sikstus reflects on the Redemptorist mission and the meaning behind wearing a white chasuble. The feast is a celebration of God’s abundant love and the gift of redemption through Jesus Christ. Drawing from the Gospel, he speaks of God’s “crazy” love, a love so deep that He gave His only Son so we might have eternal life. Despite our sinful...

Fr Peter reflects on the parable of the Good Samaritan: Have we been asked to help out but have held back? Reasons could include fear, uncertainty, inconvenience, resistance because of prejudice, hatred or insecurity. Like the priest and the Levite, who failed to help because of ritual restriction or perhaps fear of inconvenience when going out of the way to help or even fear of uncertainty, was i...