Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
5 October 2025
Faith is not measured by its size but by its surrender. When the disciples pleaded, ‘Increase our faith!’ Jesus replied that even faith as small as a mustard seed could uproot mountains (v. 6). Yet true faith is not about spectacular displays – it’s about humble obedience. ‘When you have done all you were commanded, say, ‘We are unworthy servants’’ (v. 10). God doesn’t demand grand achievements but faithful steps. Today, trust Him with what little faith you have, and let obedience – not applause – be your motive. The smallest seed of faith, planted in surrender, moves heaven’s hand.
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Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
12 October 2025 • Prisoners’ Sunday
Ten lepers were healed, but only one returned to give thanks – a Samaritan, an outsider. Jesus asked, ‘Where are the other nine?’ (v. 17). Gratitude is the bridge between receiving God’s gifts and truly knowing Him. The thankful leper was made ‘well’ (v. 19) – whole in body and soul. Miracles awaken faith, but thanksgiving deepens it. Today, count your blessings and voice your praise. Like the Samaritan, don’t just enjoy God’s mercy – return to Him with a grateful heart. For when thanks is scarce, joy fades; but where thanks overflows, faith flourishes.
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Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
19 October 2025 • Mission Sunday
In a world of injustice, Jesus teaches us to pray persistently like the widow who wouldn’t give up (v. 1-5). Her relentless faith moved an unjust judge – how much more will our faithful prayers move our loving Father? On Mission Sunday, we’re reminded: God’s justice will come for the oppressed (v. 7-8), but will He find such persistent faith when He returns? True mission begins on our knees – interceding tirelessly, trusting completely, and acting courageously. Today, let your prayers fuel your mission, and your mission strengthen your prayers. For when God’s people pray without ceasing, mountains move and kingdoms shake.
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Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
26 October 2025
Two men prayed: the Pharisee with proud self-congratulation, the tax collector with humble repentance. Jesus declared only the broken sinner ‘went home justified’ (v.14). True prayer begins when we stop comparing ourselves to others and simply come before God as we are – needy and dependent. The foundation of faith isn’t our righteousness but God’s mercy. Today, examine your prayers: Do they sound like a resume of achievements or a cry for grace? The door to God’s heart opens lowest to those who kneel lowest. The more we see our need, the more we’ll know His mercy.