As I reflect on the gospel reading for today, I am reminded of the importance of humility in our daily lives. According to the gospel of Luke, Jesus humbled himself by becoming obedient to death, even death on a cross (Philippians 2:8). \“He humbled himself, becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!” (Philippians 2:8) […]
Today’s Gospel Reading is from Matthew 5:38-42, as per the readings at St. Paul’s Florin. \“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And […]
Today’s Gospel Reading: Matthew 4:12-25 “I have come to call not the righteous but sinners.” – Matthew 9:13 As we reflect on today’s Gospel reading from Matthew 4:12-25, we see Jesus calling his first disciples, Simon and Andrew. They were ordinary men, but Jesus saw something in them – potential to follow him and be […]
Today’s Gospel reading is from Matthew 5:38-42, found at the St. Paul’s Florin website. “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.” Matthew 5:38-39 […]
🧂💡 Parable: The MasterChef Disaster A home cook once entered a cooking competition with full confidence.Fancy plating. Premium ingredients. Instagram-ready presentation. The judges took one bite… and went silent. One finally asked,“Did you forget something?” The cook replied,“No, chef. I followed the recipe exactly.” The judge smiled and said,“You forgot the salt.” Same ingredients. Same […]
Today is World Day of the Poor, and the Gospel nudges us back to something we sometimes forget:God is in the poor. Not metaphorically — literally, spiritually, mysteriously present. And helping the poor isn’t a “charity event.” It’s a lifestyle of love, a habit of dignity, and a calling every one of us holds. 🐟 […]
All Souls’ Day Reflection“For our homeland is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior.” – Philippians 3:20 💌 When the Invitation Arrives Ever received a fancy invitation? The kind that makes you smile even before you open it?We start imagining the people, the food, the laughter, the conversations — because every invitation carries […]
Gospel Reading: Luke 18:9-14 (The Pharisee and the Tax Collector) 📖 The Scene Two men go to the temple to pray—one a proud Pharisee, the other a humble tax collector. 🍴 Why This Matters for Us In the world of #FoodForSoul (and yes—zEATz’s favourite kind of soul), we often get caught in two traps: But […]
“Our help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth” – Psalm 121:2 We live in times where the world feels uncertain, stressful, and divided — but our calling as Christians hasn’t changed. We are missionaries of hope. Hope doesn’t mean pretending everything’s perfect; it means trusting that God still is. It’s believing that […]
Gospel: Luke 17:11–19 As Jesus travels between Samaria and Galilee, He meets ten lepers calling out, “Jesus, Master! Take pity on us.”He tells them to show themselves to the priests—and as they go, they are healed.But only one turns back to thank Him. And that one? A Samaritan, an outsider. Jesus asks, “Were not all […]