Holy Week is not a reenactment of a historical tragedy; it is the Sacramental Entry into the victory of Jesus Christ. For the Catholic, this week is the “Great Week” (Hebdomada Sancta). Its importance lies in the fact that it makes present the events that saved humanity from the “ancient debt” of sin. The Theological […]

The Eighth Day: The Dawn of the Undying Light

A Comprehensive Homily for the Resurrection of the Lord I. The Proclamation of the Impossible 1. The Breaking of the Seal “He is risen!” These three words are the epicenter of human history. They are the seismic shift that tilted the world off the axis of despair and onto the path of eternal hope. Every […]

The Great Silence: The Meaning and Mystery of Holy Saturday

Homily for Holy Saturday (The Easter Vigil Eve) Part I: The Liturgy of Absence 1. The Desolate Altar Brothers and sisters, we stand today in a suspended moment. Look around your parish. This is not the church you are accustomed to. It is stripped, empty, and functionally dead. The sanctuary lamp, which usually burns with […]

THE GLORY OF THE CRUCIFIED: A HOMILY FOR GOOD FRIDAY

Table of Contents Introduction: The Silence of Calvary Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, We gather today on the most solemn, mysterious, and paradoxically “good” day in the Christian calendar. Today, the Church does not celebrate the Eucharist in its usual form. The bells are silent. The altars are stripped bare. The tabernacle stands open […]

The Basin and the Bread: A Homily for Maundy Thursday

My brothers and sisters in Christ, tonight we stand at the threshold of the Sacred Triduum. The air in this sanctuary is thick with a strange duality: it is the fragrance of the Chrism oil and the scent of the Upper Room, but it is also the chilling draft of Gethsemane. Tonight is the night […]

Chrism Mass Homily by Archbishop of Cebu

HOMILY | Chrism Mass 2026 My dear brother priests, dear faithful of the Archdiocese of Cebu, Today we gather as one Church, one presbyterium, one family—around the altar of the Lord—to bless the holy oils and to renew the grace of our priesthood. At the heart of today’s liturgy is a powerful word: anointing. In […]

എശയ്യ 52:13-53:1-14 | ധ്യാനവിചിന്തങ്ങൾ

എശയ്യ 52:13-53:1-14 | “അവൻ നിനക്കായി മുറിവേറ്റവൻ” “എന്റെ ദാസൻ വിജയിക്കും; അവൻ ഉയർത്തപ്പെടും, മഹത്വപ്പെടും.” ഈശോയെ,നീ ഉയർത്തപ്പെട്ടവൻ — എന്നാൽ അത് ക്രൂശിൽ.ലോകം അവനെ തള്ളിയപ്പോൾ, പിതാവ് അവനെ മഹത്വപ്പെടുത്തി. 👉 ധ്യാനം:നമ്മുടെ ജീവിതത്തിലും പലപ്പോഴും നിഷേധം, അപമാനം, പരാജയം — ഇവയാണ് വഴികൾ.പക്ഷേ, അവയിൽ തന്നെ ദൈവത്തിന്റെ മഹത്വം മറഞ്ഞിരിക്കുന്നു. 🙏 പ്രാർത്ഥന:“ഈശോയെ, എന്റെ താഴ്ചകളെ നീ ഉയർച്ചയാക്കി മാറ്റണമേ.” “അവൻ മനുഷ്യരാൽ നിരസിക്കപ്പെട്ടവൻ; ദുഃഖങ്ങളുടെ മനുഷ്യൻ.” ഈശോയെ,നീ ഒറ്റപ്പെടലിന്റെ വേദന അറിയുന്നവൻ.നിന്നെ ആരും […]

Sins that Need to be Confessed | A Lenten Examination of Conscience

𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝: Abortion Adultery All use of illegal drugs Any dealing with the occult (i.e., Ouija boards, etc.) Artificial birth control Blasphemy: disrespect toward God or toward His Holy Name Breaking promises deliberately Bringing dishonor to family, school, community or the Church Calumny: telling lies about another Despair: to believe that […]

The Seven I AM’s of Jesus Christ

1) – I am the Bread of Life John 6:35 2) – I am the Light of the World John 8:12 3) – I am the Door John 10:9 4) – I am the Good Shepherd John 10:11 5) – I am the Resurrection and the Life John 11:25 6) – I am the Way, […]

Understanding Catholic Teachings: A Quick Guide

1. Dogma The Foundation: Cannot be altered. – Core Faith – Unchangeable Truths – Divinely Revealed – Required Belief Examples: – The Blessed Trinity (God as Father, Son, Holy Spirit) – The Real Presence (Jesus in the Eucharist) – The Resurrection of Christ 2. Doctrine The Structure: Our growing understanding. – Official Teachings – Develops […]

S	M	T	W	T	F	S
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8	9	10	11	12	13	14
15	16	17	18	19	20	21
22	23	24	25	26	27	28
29	30	31

Sajus Homily

Daily Archives: March 25, 2020

കുരിശിലാണ് രക്ഷ കുരിശിലാണ് സ്വാതന്ത്ര്യം | Heavenly Grace | Fr Saju Pynadath MCBS I Hentry Joy

Communicate with love!!

Share this:

Communicate with love!!