Sunday Homilies with the Redemptorists

Fr. Eugene shares a heartfelt story of a young garbage collector whose simple smile- offered in the chaos of a blocked road-became a quiet act of peace. Remembering the words of St. Teresa of Calcutta, "Peace begins with a smile", it is often in such ordinary, unspoken moments that God touches our hearts. We are called to be Missionaries of Peace, not just from the pulpit, but in everyda...

Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul on 29 June, to honour the two great apostles who laid the foundations of the early Church through their leadership, preaching, and martyrdom in Rome. Fr Vincent reminds us that Saint Peter, although a mere fisherman, unschooled and unpolished, who denied Jesus three times before Jesus’ crucifixion, became “the rock on which the Church was...

In today’s Corpus Christi homily, Fr Victorino Cueto reflects on Jesus’ words: “Do this in memory of me.” The Eucharist is not just a symbolic act, but a reliving of Jesus’ mission that led to His arrest and death. This “dangerous memory,” as theologian Johann Baptist Metz puts it, challenges us to live out the Eucharist beyond Mass. It urges us to confront injustice, include the excluded, and car...

Today marks the Feast of the Holy Trinity. It is difficult to fully understand the Trinity but there have been many analogies to try to understand it. 1. When we sign ourselves-in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit 2. We are baptised in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit 3. The human person is made up of body, soul and spirit- 3 elements but stil...

The Holy Spirit is not a vague power or invisible force. It's God dwelling in us and shaping our lives, coming close to claim us as His own, to draw us into a relationship of unconditional love, forgiveness and trust. In a fast-pace, high-tech, high-pressure environment, the Holy Spirit may not seem obvious. But it's very much active in our lives. It's the quiet conviction that nudges you to forgi...

Fr. Peter Wee reflects on World Social Communication Sunday, reminding us that true communication, at its heart, is relational and builds community. For Christians, this is rooted in the Gospel, especially the Eucharist, and Jesus' prayer for unity in John 17. This unity, reflecting God's love, is challenged by sin, as seen in Jesus' own betrayal. Yet, His chosen path of love remains o...

Fr Prabhu draws three meaningful life lessons from today’s readings. Firstly, we are called to be discerning disciples, cultivating spiritual clarity so that we can help others encounter Christ without weighing them down with unnecessary rules or burdens. Secondly, like Christ who offered his disciples the gift of Peace and the presence of the Holy Spirit, we too are invited to be peacemakers — ke...

Jesus’ command, “Love one another as I have loved you,” invites us into a love that is sacrificial, patient, and unconditional. Jesus demonstrated this love through His life, healing the sick, forgiving sins, and ultimately sacrificing Himself on the cross. Fr. Eugene shared the touching story of a man caring for his wife of over 50 years, now suffering from memory loss. In the quiet, daily sacrif...

In 1964, Pope Paul VI established the 4th Sunday of Easter as Vocation Sunday. All of us are called to vocation. All the readings today show the shepherd that cares for his flock and we reflect on the Image of Jesus as the good shepherd, who takes care of all of us, his flock. The responsibility of a shepherd - he leads, feeds, nurtures, comforts and protects his flock, no matter what. In fact, th...

The resurrection doesn't stand by itself as an isolated event. If there's no incarnation, if there's no public ministry to express the will of God, if there's no passion, suffering and death, there's no need for the resurrection. The resurrection is the fulfilment of God's will to liberate us from the power of sin, evil and death. But has it changed us? Has it transformed u...

In today's homily, we explore the timely theme of election - both in the Singapore society and in the Church - as a backdrop to our own journey of faith. Like Thomas, we often doubt what we cannot see, but his story reminds us that doubt can be a path to deeper belief. As we anticipate the election of a new Pope and reflect on Divine Mercy Sunday, we are invited to embark on a threefold proces...

On Easter Sunday, Fr. Sikstus invites us to reflect on whether we are truly “Easter people” — those who live with the joy of the risen Christ. Christ’s resurrection assures us of new life and the promise that we too will rise with Him. As chosen witnesses, we are called to be missionaries of hope, renewing our baptismal promises and sharing Christ’s love, especially in times of darkness. Let us be...

As we journey from Ash Wednesday, through Lent and come to Palm Sunday today, we look forward to Easter next week, where we celebrate the resurrection of Christ. We note that death and dying are part of life, yet we celebrate the resurrection and that is the message of hope. In Palm Sunday, we welcome the procession, waving our palms with joy. This quickly turns as we cry ‘Crucify him! Crucify him...

In Sunday's Gospel, Jesus told the woman accused of adultery who was threatened to be stoned to death, "Go away and do not sin anymore." This moment is not a dismissal of a sin, but an amazing act of mercy. Jesus offers forgiveness and a new beginning. It's not about condemning but redeeming sinners. This story shows us God's love and forgiveness. We can't change our past...

In today's Gospel, the prodigal son begins his heartfelt confession, but before he can finish, the father runs towards him, embraces him, and restores his dignity. The father refuses to let his son see himself as anything less than his beloved child. Fr. Antony Prabhu reminds us that this power moment is a reflection of God's mercy toward each of us. Like a tender mother fixing a child&#39...

In this 3rd Sunday of Lent, we are called to repentance and faith. In today's 1st reading, God sees the suffering of His people and hears their cry. God promises to deliver His people out of slavery and asks Moses to lead them. Moses has faith and answers God's call. In the 2nd reading, Paul reminds the Corinthians not to fall into sin but to remain faithful and heed God's warnings. Th...

In today’s homily, Fr. Antony Charles reflects on the significance of the Transfiguration of Jesus, emphasizing its meaning for Him, the disciples, and all believers. It highlights the journey from the desert of temptation to the mountain of divine encounter, contrasting spiritual struggle with the revelation of God’s glory. For the disciples, the Transfiguration strengthened their faith and revea...

As this is the beginning of Lent, let us enter into these 40 days with the intention of a retreat with reflection and prayer. The church invites us into the practice of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, to let us grow in our spiritual life and love for others. In fasting, we encounter hunger which makes us vulnerable, especially in the face of temptation, giving up easily. We look towards Jesus, who...

We all struggle to live in the truth of the Lord. There's a lot of pretention in all of us because we're not yet fully in harmony with God. We have to stop pretending that we're all ok: It means we acknowledge our struggles, we don't commit the sin of blaming others, accusing others, gossiping about others and especially condemning others. It's realizing there's a wood or b...

This Sunday’s readings are connected by the theme of mercy over vengeance and is a call for us to reflect God’s nature. The first reading recounts David sparing the life of Saul even though Saul pursued David to kill him. David chose mercy and righteousness over vengeance, exemplifying the command Jesus teaches in the Gospel— "Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who...

In today’s homily, Fr. Terence explores the true meaning of blessedness. He shares a thought-provoking story about a school for the hearing-impaired, where most students chose not to regain their hearing, believing that true communication goes beyond physical abilities. Drawing a parallel to the Beatitudes in the Gospel of Matthew, he highlights how Jesus calls the poor and suffering ‘blessed’ whi...

Recalling elements of his vocation call, Fr Antony examines discipleship- why it is not attractive at first and what happens when we persevere in our vocation. In Isaiah’s call to mission- his reaction is one of fear and unworthiness, but God doesn’t reject him but instead purifies him. Transformed, Isaiah no longer hesitates and responds with faith, courage and determination. This is the essence...

In today's Gospel, we see God coming to the temple in the form of a little child, whom Simeon can take in his arms lovingly. In Jesus, it is possible for all of us to embrace God. At the temple, Simeon recognized him as the expected messiah, and Anna acknowledged his divine presence. The encounter brought together two young parents, Mary and Joseph, with the two elderly, Simeon and Anna, bridg...

In this third Sunday in ordinary time, we observe the Sunday of the Word of God, introduced by Pope Francis in 2019 to celebrate, study, and share the Word of God. This observance aims to deepen our relationship with the Bible and highlight the living nature of God’s Word in the Church. Luke’s Gospel, addressed to “Theophilus” (meaning “beloved of God” and by extension, to us, God’s beloved), rela...

Reflecting on the wedding at Cana, Fr. Antony Prabhu recalled a personal moment of feeling lost and overwhelmed where he got separated from his family during a visit to the Holy Land. He later found his parents renewing their vows in the very house where Jesus turned water into wine. That experience reminded him of the extraordinary faith of Mother Mary, who noticed the need at the wedding and bro...