Sunday Homilies with the Redemptorists

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...

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...