Author: Paul Grimes

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph is not exempted from difficulties, trials and suffering. Mary was pregnant out of wedlock. Jesus was born in the manger because there was no room in the inn. Joseph led his family to flee to Egypt because of the murderous plan of King Herod to kill the baby Jesus. Mary saw her …

The birth of Jesus reveals God’s fulfillment in His plan of salvation for His people. He is faithful and fulfills His promise. He takes the initiative to intervene and bring healing into our broken world. Jesus said that we cannot do without Him. His birth signals the good news that the kingdom of wholeness has come. He is the embodiment …

For nothing will be impossible for God!” (Luke 1:37) God created the universe out of nothing. God’s Spirit hovers over the water in Genesis 1:2. It is like a mighty wind blowing over the surface of the waters. This is the Spirit of love, the Holy Wind that is not part of the chaos but like God’s motherly love conveying …

The Third Sunday of Advent is called Gaudete Sunday because the focus of the liturgy is joy. JOY means Jesus first, Others second, Yourself last. The Word of God invites us to rejoice for the kingdom of God is breaking into our human lives. It is a joyful expectation and anticipation for the coming of the Lord.  Jesus is the …

Advent season is a call to prepare the way for the Lord. He comes to us to restore our original identity and dignity. We are created in the likeness and image of God. That is our original beauty. However, because of sin that original beauty is lost. But that is not the end of the story. the good news is …

Advent comes from the Latin word, ‘Adventus’, which means coming. It is a time to prepare for the coming of the Lord. It is always God’s initiative to come to us because He is the potter and we are the clay. He wants to mold us, heal us and strengthen us. There are three important comings of Jesus in our …

The Solemnity of Christ the King ends the liturgical year and ushers the start of the Advent Season. Jesus’ kingship is different from the kings of the world. “My kingdom is not of this world! (John 18:36)” The kings of this world use their power and authority to save and serve themselves. Instead, Jesus, the King of kings, uses His …

All people by nature desire to know. It is because we are created in the likeness and image of God and thus, gifted with intelligence. We explore and invent new things. We are able to advance in technology, science, art, poetry, music, philosophy. Wisdom is right understanding and good judgment for the common good. In the Book of Wisdom, the …

The sacrament of the Eucharist is thanksgiving because we show our gratitude to God for His total and extravagant love for us. For God so loved the world so that He gave His only begotten Son (John 3:16). The celebration of the Holy Eucharist is to make present the perfect sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross which is pleasing to …

At the heart of the Gospel of Matthew proclaimed last Sunday is the truth. Jesus said, “The greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled and whoever humbles himself will be exalted! (Matthew 23:12)” Greatness means service because service is love in action. The saints understood that because they became humble servants. Jesus, the Author …