Sunday Best Bible Study

Salting the earth with the Ten commandmentsLast Sunday's readings focus on the need to bring God's salt and light to others.  The coming Sunday, we learn how to transform ourselves by following God's laws for us with our heart and the guidance of the holy spirit.  Download readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021526.cfm

Salting the earthLast Sunday's liturgy reflects on the tension that arises between God's ways and society's ways. This Sunday's liturgy continues to focus on discipleship emphasising that the life of the faithful is key to transforming human society in accordance with God's will.  Be the salt and light of Christ.  Readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020826.cfm

Blessed are the poor in spirit.The Gospel according to Matthew discourse starts with the eight gifts of the attitudes or the Beatitudes we should live by to lead us to eternal life.  God is looking for you because he cares for you.  Come join us to answer his calling to you. Download readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020126.cfm

Healing Divisions on the Sunday of the Word of God.The 3rd Sunday in Ordinary time is devoted to the celebration, study, and the dissemination of the word of God.  We are encouraged to strengthen our bonds with the Jewish people and to pray for Christian unity.  For those who listen, the path to authentic and firm unity is theirs.  Download readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012526.cfm

Fuel for your journeyThe liturgy of the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time focuses on the theme of reassurance.  We hear God reassuring his people about his presence and closeness in words.  God knows us from our mother's womb.  Get the readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011826.cfm

Fulfilling God's master plan.The baptism of Jesus marks the beginning of his mission of salvation.  God has already set this in motion in the past and Jesus will complete this fulfilling his master plan for us.  You are invited to come and discover.  Follow the readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011126.cfm

Epiphany means the manifestation or revelation of the Lord to all peoples. But it involves a long process of searching. Perhaps we can also ask ourselves: "What do we long for so much that we would search heaven and earth to find it?"Get the readings here - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010426.cfm

Rejoice for the Lord comes to save us! We don't immediately perceive the Lord's saving works in our world, hence we are invited to be PATIENT. He is present and he will act in his own good time.Get readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121425.cfm

Repent and be renewed by the holy spirit. Building on last Sunday's message of waiting and being prepared, the readings for the second Sunday of advent focuses on the theme of renewal and being reconciled with God to build a kingdom of harmony. Come home, God is waiting for you! Get the Sunday readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120725.cfm

Our journey to the house of the Lord.  Advent is a time of preparation very much like Lent in preparation for the ultimate joy.  The first sunday of Advent meets this goal by identifying the goal of human existence - the final union with God.  Our journey to the "house of the Lord"Get the readings here : https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/113025.cfm

"Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." May this be our constant prayer as we try to deepen our following of Jesus, the King of the Universe.Download readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112325.cfm

We are nearing the close of the Liturgical Year hence our readings are all pointing to the 'end times' but we know too that 'the end leads to a new beginning.' How do we prepare for this transition time that is before us?https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111625.cfm

Temple of GodWhen we think of temples, we often think of our parish church, St Peters, or the Lateran Basilica of the Popes church. In fact, our body is also a temple of God. How do we reserve and keep this space sacred for God? Come join us to discuss. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110925.cfm

Who do you reply upon especially when the going gets tough?The decisions we make largely depend on what we choose to reply upon.  Sunday's readings present examples of contrasting choices regarding reliance and what constitutes the right choice.  

Faith and gratitude go together. "Returning to the Lord" to say thanks for every grace received is a way of deepening our faith relationship and intimacy with him. 

Faith moves mountains but will it move your heart? Faith has many expressions and definitions.  This Sunday's liturgy teaches that true faith has one fundamental feature: that it must be lived out.Come let's live out our faith together. 

The Lord puts us side by side, the rich and the poor, to be a blessing to each other. Let us not miss this graced moment.Find the 26th Sunday readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092825.cfm

The road to happiness.Concerns for the future are perhaps the first thing on our minds when we wake up.  How can I complete my tasks; how to deal with my angry manager or staff; how do I pay for my rent and or groceries.  Sunday's readings offer us some practical answers to how to live worrying less and to live more.  Come join us and share your thoughts too. Get the readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092125.cfm

The beauty of the cross and our belief. What does the cross mean to you? What do you believe in? Is your belief just strict adherence to the thick theological doctrine? A warm feeling in the heart? Come find out.  Infinite love awaits you.   Download the readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091425.cfm

The way to everlasting happiness.Who does not want it but now how to achieve it?  This quest dominates Sunday's readings.  The book of wisdom helps us to answer this question.  Come find out!  Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090725.cfm

Lord, grant us the grace to recognize that everything is 'gift' and that by ourselves, there is really nothing we can be proud of.

Christ invites us to 'enter the narrow' door, which is not a 'passage that entails following rites and rituals.' He rather invites us to a way of life that involves growth in our relationship with a loving and merciful God who wants all to be saved.Follow the readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082425.cfm

Lord, I am weak, come to my aid.Sunday's readings present examples of divisions caused by the presence of God in society.  In faith, we are asked to choose: the division from sin and alignment to faith.  It is not easy but the Lord and all the saints are here to help us.  Heaven is our reward.   Link to the Sunday readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081725.cfm

“Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and the evidence of things not seen.”Stay the course and keep going for ‘he who made the promise is trustworthy.'Reference of the Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081025.cfm

The readings invite us to learn discernment, to ask ourselves what is my relationship with material goods. How do I balance this relationship and learn how to be 'rich in what matters to God' as I journey in this life.Please find the readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080325.cfm

Grace in WickednessThe readings are quite pragmatic in describing evil and wickedness are powerfully present in the world.  Thankfully we have God's grace protecting those who draw upon it through prayer.  Come and pray the Our Father for God's grace.https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072725.cfm

Our Parish celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is extended up to July 20 hence we take the readings from the Liturgy of this Feast."Do whatever he tells you," is Mother Mary's word to all of us: listen to Jesus and follow his word and you will experience the fullness of life.Readings: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kfetAoJEuNXJqK0LIq_ChZQh5Pb_1-hw/view

Rely on the LordThis 14th Sunday calls our attention to the need for complete dependence on God, which leads to a positive transformation in our lives. The dependence expresses itself through the attitudes of hope, faith and loving generosity described in the readings. Our names are written in heaven. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070625.cfm

Upon this rock I will build my churchOn the feast day of Saint Peter and Paul, we read about two very human saints sharing their journey in faith.  Whilst it was not easy, their trust in the Lord saved them.  

Some mysteries are easier to feel than to understand.  Jesus said "I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now".Coming Sunday we celebrate a mystery often challenging to understand:   The Holy Trinity,  Rather than trying to understanding it, receive the harmony that it brings to us.  Join the Holy Trinity.  

Come Holy Spirit!On the feast of Pentecost, which many consider to be the birthday of the church, we are reminded that we are not left alone in the world after Jesus' ascension. Jesus sends us the holy spirit to teach and remind us of his love for us. Enkindle the hearts of the faithful Holy Spirit!

Apostolic foundation.I have said these things to you while I am still with you. The 6th Sunday of Easter continues to present key aspects of our faith and practice in relation to Jesus's resurrection, in particular the apostolic foundation upon which believers ought to build their lives upon.  Allow the holy spirit to guide us.

The Gospel this Sunday sounds so simple: "Love one another."But it is not easy to do in real life. Hence, we have the assurance from the Lord himself: "As I have loved you, so you should love one another." Let us 'source out' the power to love from the very love that Jesus has for us. We are 'loved' so we also have the power to love. 

The Good Shepherd knows his sheep; he cares for them and they will never perish. But the Shepherd is also the Lamb who has been offered for the life of the world, by whose blood we have been washed and saved.https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051125.cfm

Breakfast with Jesus.The readings of the 3rd Sunday of Easter continue to explore the effects of Jesus's resurrection on the disciples. These effects could be summed up as gifts as the disciples are accorded a special dignity because of their connection to the conqueror of death, the Risen Lord. Take heart, be encouraged to spread these gifts with others!

The Lord says, "See, I am doing something new!"May we perceive the marvels the Lord is doing in our lives as we draw nearer to the day of salvation!Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040625-YearC.cfm

Half-way in our Lenten journey, we meditate on the touching parable of the Prodigal Son where we 'taste and see' the unconditional love of the Father. He welcomes with open arms both the pleasure-loving son (younger) and the duty-driven, judgmental son (elder). May God's offer of reconciliation be our source of rejoicing!Reading of Year C: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/033025-YearC.cfm

Feeling spiritually lost sometimes?The readings for the 3rd Sunday of Lent reflect on the image of the spiritual wilderness.  Like us, many biblical characters were lost and confused at various crucial points of their lives.Their stories provide insights on the ways to overcome these states of desolation. 

Keep the faith to fight uncertainty.The second Sunday of lent readings are stories of several biblical characters who find themselves in a state of uncertainty and confusion.  In the end, it was faith in the Lord which pulled them through.  Lost?  Come join us.

Professing the Faith.Lent is a time of preparation for the celebration & commemoration of the events foundational to our faith.  The readings of this first Sunday of Lent explore the meaning of faith and suggest how best to express it.  How do you profess your faith? 

Good advice to live by.Using ordinary images from daily life, this Sunday's readings teach a message about living an integrate life which will allow both our soul and body to reach heaven. Come and share your good fruits with your family.

Looking ahead and planning accordingly. It is an advantage for us to look at life from a broader and far reaching perspective and not just the here and now.  It helps us to focus our purpose and to find the role of God in our lives. Sunday's readings demonstrate the importance of this so that we can make the right life choices. Come, discuss and to help one another.

Free your conscience.Thereadings reflect on freeing ourselves from our conscience so we can be more effective in bringing the good news to others. The reflections start by appreciating the grace of God, his calming presence helps us to examine ourselves honestly, and then we can move forward to spread his good news effectively. Come and learn to set your conscience free.

Listening to the Lord's words will set you free. The readings for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary time begins the journey through the ministry of Jesus. The Gospel of Luke reveals Jesus's mission to liberate us from the burdens of our daily lives. Come listen.

You are invited to a wedding - a Divine one! This week's readings mark the transition to Ordinary time. It leads us through the "Ordinary" moments of Jesus's ministry - his teaching and miracles. Each moment is part of God's design to make us his people. Today's readings describe this design through a marriage metaphor.

The journey of professing joy. The Christmas season concludes with the celebration of Jesus's baptism.  It marks the beginning of Jesus public ministry, which will culminate in his death and resurrection. Jesus's work is presented as a journey from sadness to joy.  Readings here > https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011225.cfm

Christmas is four days away. Today's reflection reminds us that the Mystery of Incarnation and the Paschal Mystery are the two sides of the same coin. One is incomplete without the other. Enjoy and God bless!

Happy Gaudete Sunday! The third Sunday of Advent is called "Gaudete Sunday". The latin word "Gaudette" means "Rejoice". The rejoicing not from material prosperity but genuine joy from eager anticipation of God's salvation. Rejoicing in God's presence even amid pain.

The time of grace or "kairos" is happening here and now to people who welcome the Word of God in the desert of their lives. How does this come about?  Through "Metanoia" - the continuous transformation of minds and hearts so as to understand and share in God's "vision-mission" for all of humanity until "all flesh sees the salvation of God." Find the Sunday readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120824.cfm

“Coming in Majesty” Welcome to the start of the new liturgical year C! As an expectant mother prepares for the arrival of her baby, every important event in our lives is preceded by a period of expectation and preparation. The coming of Christ is such an event and consequently, the Church sets aside the period of Advent to help us to prepare for his arrival. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120124.cfm

A different Kingship Christ the King concludes the liturgical year. Kingship is usually associated with abundant wealth, power and prestige. But what kind of a king is Jesus who enjoyed none of these privileges? How has Jesus's kingship manifested itself to you? Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112424.cfm