Wednesday within 24th week, Luke 7:31-35;
Today's Gospel passage reveals the scandal of human freedom. It refers human free will, which is often insatisfy. John the Baptist was ascetic, but they didn't like that. They accused him of being possessed. Jesus was open to all, eating and being close to people and showing God's mercy and nearness, but they considered him to be a glutton. This is a scandal of human freedom. Human heart is complicated.
We are never satisfied.
For those who believe every sign is enough and for those who do not believe, no sign is enough. Those reject God's message will always find an excuse. But those who believe will always discover God's wisdom in every word no matter how it is revealed.
How do we respond to the Gospel message?
Jesus I trust in you
Fr. Georges sac
Saturday - September 13, 2025. Timothy 1:15-17; Psalm 113; Luke 6:43-49.
Saturday - September 13, 2025. Timothy 1:15-17; Psalm 113; Luke 6:43-49.
Jesus reveals to us that he is our foundation. He is the tree of life. If we are rooted in him and built upon him, we will bear good fruits. Without him, we can not bear fruits. (John 15:5). Without Him, everything is shaken. When Jesus becomes the foundation in our hearts, our lives express nothing else but love, peace, joy, mercy, tenderness, kindness, patience, courage, forgiveness and unwavering faith in God in spite of the storms of life.
We are to open our hearts to Christ who came to save us, sinners. St. Paul is an incredible example of Christ's mercy and patience. Paul's life changed for the better. Our words and actions, our relationships, our decisions and our entire behavior express how we live out our faith.
As true followers of Jesus, we are to bear good fruits of a life built on Christ, the solid rock and foundation of our existence.
Jesus, I trust in you
Fr. Georges sac
Friday within the 23rd week Year C. 1Tim 1. 1-2, ; Ps 16; Luke 6:39-42
Friday within the 23rd week Year C. 1Tim 1. 1-2, 12-14; Ps 16; Luke 6:39-42
Do we do our self-introspection before we advise, judge or try to help others to make their lives better? The blind leading the blind" can represent each of us in some situations. Sometimes, we fail to see our own weaknesses, our mistakes, and flows, yet we tend to be eager to guide other people to the right path. Through this metaphor, Jesus warns us to be humble by examining ourselves first so that we can lead by example. When our motivation is love, our fraternal correction truly becomes an act of love and not a desire to condemn. We are indeed called to be humble and merciful as we realise our personal weaknesses.
Jesus, I trust in you!
Fr. Georges sac
Thursday within 23rd week Luke 6:27-38 Reflect the mercy of God
Thursday within 23rd week
Luke 6:27-38
Reflect the mercy of God
In today's Gospel, we are asked not to live according to the human instinct, but according to the love and mercy of God. The love of the enemy and the command to forgive is a true participation in the divine life. We, too, as Christ'sdisciple, are the embodiment of divine love. Through us, people are to experience God's presence, love, and mercy and not retaliation and vengeance. The measure we use should be the measure of mercy, "A good measure, pressed down, check together."Jesus himself told St. Faustina "The greater the sinner, the greater the right he has to my mercy." So, when we love without counting, forgive without limit, and when we give without fear, we truly become children of our merciful Father. Be a vessel of God's mercy!
Lord, Jesus, teach me to love as you and me help to forgive without limit.
Jesus, I trust in you
Fr. Georges sac
Wednesday, within the 23rd week year C. Col 3: 111; Luke 6:20-26
Wednesday, within the 23rd week year C. Col 3: 111; Luke 6:20-26
A Christian is someone who is already raised with Christ and who seeks to be where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. The poverty in spirit as an evangelic call is required. This means that thinking of what is above, not of what is on earth, for our life is hidden with Christ in God. Christ is our life because he died for us so that we may share in his glory. Christians are invited to put to death the parts of us that are earthly, such as immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and the greed that is idolatry. Pope Benedict XVI once said that this is an active call to renounce sinful human desires and earthly preoccupations in favor of a deeper, spiritual life in Christ. By doing so, we are not rejecting the created world, but we accept the process of purifying the inner life so one can see the world through God's eyes.
Queen of the most Holy Rosary, pray for us!
Fr. Georges sac
Tuesday within the 23rd week year (C). Col 2:6-15. Luke 6:12-19
Tuesday within the 23rd week year (C). Col 2:6-15. Luke 6:12-19
Through Christ, God has blotted our transgressions.
Jesus Christ's death on the cross has set us free from sin and the bondage of death. Moreover, through the works of the cross, God has pardoned humanity for their sins, removing their guilt and the penalty they deserve. Forgiveness is the greatest gift to offer to a friend, or the enemy, or the sibling and the coworker. Forgiveness can bring great joy when received through faith in Jesus. The power of Forgiveness is truly the power of love, which restores our relationship with God and sets loose the strings of resentment and hatred against one another. The greatest vocation of the Apostles is to bring forgiveness and reconciliation among the people.
St. Michael the Archangel, defend in the battle!
Fr. Georges sac
Saturday within the 22nd week, Year C. Col 1:21-23; Luke 6:1-5
Saturday within the 22nd week, Year C. Col 1:21-23; Luke 6:1-5
The Sabbath is made for man and not man for the Sabbath. These words Jesus puts the human person at the center of everything. Rules, rituals, and regulations are good but they are made to serve the dignity of man human life and not to enslave people. By invoking the story of David eating the bread of the offering, Jesus shows, all rules aims redemption and not oppression. He is the Lord of the Sabbath because our love for others fulfills better the Law and Christ's mission rather than blind legalism. Christianity is
not about rigid conformity with laws but love, compassion, hope and freedom. For Christ, the salvation of the human person should always be at the center of our actions.
People are more important than rules and regulations even if regulations and rules help regulate lives in the community.
Jesus, I trust in you
Fr. Georges sac
Friday within the 22nd week of Year C. Colossians 1: 15-20; Luke 5:33-39
Friday within the 22nd week of Year C. Colossians 1: 15-20; Luke 5:33-39
"In Him, all things were made." What a powerful statement from St. Paul this morning. Christ is the eternal Word of God, who was with God and who is God(John 1:1). Through Him, all things, visible and invisible, were made. All creation is good. For St. Augustine, this description of St. Paul is important as it reaffirms not only the divinity of Christ, his pre-exstence, but also that creation is a join act of the Holy Trinity, who created from nothing ("Ex Nihilo"). We, and the whole whole creation, are the result of God's loving act. All creation belongs to God and has been redeemed by Christ. In him and by his blood, we have the redemption of our sins (Ephesians 1:7).
All honor and glory be given to God through Jesus Christ forever and ever. Amen.
Jesus, I trust in you
Fr. Georges sac
Thursday, within the 22nd week in ordinary time, 1Cor 3:18-23; Ps24; Luke 1:1-11.
Thursday, within the 22nd week in ordinary time, 1Cor 3:18-23; Ps24; Luke 1:1-11.
Obedience rooted in Christ opens floods of blessings. Moments of disappointment and setbacks can become great seasons of God's providence. Peter and his friend's failure can become a paradigm for our christian environment of life. Our trust in the Lord can transform our failure into God's miracle. Such a trust should not be passive but active. A night of fruitless efforts can be transformed into an early morning of abundance if we put into practice God's introductions. Like Peter's net, our net can be filled with many fish not just because of our expertise but because of our active faith in Christ.
Dear friends, the cash of fish can become the beginning of a greater calling: becoming a "fisher of men" for God's kingdom, that is a soul's winner.
Jesus, I trust in you
Fr. Georges sac
Tuesday within the 22nd week in Year C. Luke 4: 31-37
Tuesday within the 22nd week in Year C. Luke 4: 31-37
Be quiet!
Our life is a constant struggle or a constant fight against physical but mainly spiritual forces. In today's Gospel, the evil spirit reveals the humanity as well as the divinity of Jesus. By silencing the unclean spirit, Jesus manifests his authority over all powers (seen and unseen). Yes, evil exists and can be very damaging, but our God is stronger than evil, darkness, and sin. When confronted with worries, sins, oppressions, depression and hidden forces, we should always trust in the power of the Lord, who can set us free. Our daily prayers and participation in the Holy Eucharist are important. It is our participation in the work of salvation and liberation of the world. Following Christ with faith and confidence is a great testimony that, He alone has authority and power to set our world from the seen and the unseen powers. Nothing, and I can boldly say it. Nothing can overcome the power Christ.
Jesus, I trust in you
Holy Archangels and angels of God, pray for us
Fr. Georges sac
Monday of the 22nd week, Year c. Luke 4:16-30
Monday of the 22nd week, Year c. Luke 4:16-30
Happy Labor Day!
The spirit of the Lord is upon me is the prophetic message of Jesus to each of us today. This gift is for the mission of Christ. During our baptism, we share in the three functions of Christ, priest, prophet, and king. We are called like Christ to proclaim the Good News to the poor, to bring peace, forgiveness, compassion, and love. Acknowledging the presence of the Holy Spirit within us is a gift to receive and a responsibility to carry out in our today's world. Like Jesus, we are invited to move beyond our comfort and self-preservation and become bearers of the Good News, which sets captives free. The Holy Spirit has been given to us to continue the mission of Christ and his Church in our ordinary lives. May the spirit of the Lord rest upon us always!
Jesus, I trust in you
Fr. Georges Roger Bidzogo sac
Saturday within 21st in ordinary time Year C. Mat 25:14-30
Saturday within 21st in ordinary time Year C. Mat 25:14-30
Do I fructify or hide my talents? My dear friends, through today's Gospel, we are invited to realize that every talent, every opportunity, every gift, and every blessing is meant to be shared. By multiplying our talents, we open a room for hope for others. This requires courage and faith that God's grace can turn even our little efforts into abundance. In a world shadowed by fear, doubts, and skepticism, our actions filled hope and faith become an enlightenment. There is an urgency of transforming hesitation into hope and fear itself to bold actions. So, today, dear friends, we are asked to trust God, take action after prayer, and we will be amazed by the final results. With the help of St. Augustine, we can conclude that, the faithful use of the divine gifts, regardless of their magnitude, leads to spiritual profit and a greater share in God's joy, whereas neglecting them results in spiritual punishment. So, fructify your talents!
Fr. Georges Roger Bidzogo sac
Jesus, I trust in you
Friday within the 21st week Year C. 1 Corinthians 1:17-25; Mark 6:17-29.
Friday within the 21st week Year C. 1 Corinthians 1:17-25; Mark 6:17-29.
Stand firm in your faith
Paul tells us that the "foolishness" of God is wiser than human wisdom. This is an appeal to focus on faith rather than worldly knowledge. That is why he insists that, "We walk by faith, not by sight" (2 Corinthians 5:7). God's will invites us to walk toward sanctification.
It is such a faith that gave courage to John the Baptist, allowing his head to be shopped off. John, by his faith, stood strong in the midst of all threats and dangers. Fear did not control his life, but Faith guided him. While Herod's life was rooted in human approval, John's entire life was grounded on God's promises. We, too, whenever we anchor our faith in Christ, no fear, not evil can overthrow us.
St. John the Baptist, pray for us!
Fr. Georges Roger Bidzogo sac
Thursday within the 21st week Year C. Matthew 24:42-51
Thursday within the 21st week Year C. Matthew 24:42-51
Watchfulness for the day of the Lord is a constant and powerful reminder of the reality of the return of Christ. We are invited to examine whether our hearts and minds align with God's holy will. Being ready entails leading every day a life of charity, mercy, forgiveness, and integrity as required by Christ. It is another call to enter the narrow gate. Pope Leo XIV considers this call as an invitation to constantly be attentive to God's loving presence and to the needs of our fellow brothers and sisters. Just as St. Augustine opened himself to God's love, may we open our hearts to live for God and to die for God and in God.
St. Augustine, pray for us!
Fr. Georges sac
Tuesday within the 21-week Year C. Mt 23: 23-26
Tuesday within the 21-week Year C. Mt 23: 23-26
Sometimes, in our lives, we tend to focus on appearances and our external outlook. Yet, Jesus , in chapter 23 of Matthew Gospel, reminds us that what truly matters is the power of our interior life; it is our heart. Outside beauty must be motivated by inside purity. A shining cup filled with dirt can only serve for decoration.
True beauty begins in the heart and flows outside. Jesus is reminding us that Christian life is not just about avoiding sin but cultivation God's love and compassion in our daily lives. Christian way of life is not about performing rituals but portraying the divine love of Christ in our relationships with others. It is manifesting the heart to Christ to the world. This needs a true transformation of heart that leads to a genuine and authentic Christian life. For Jesus, our true beauty starts from within. It's rooted in Him, and it spreads to all people we encounter.
Jesus, I trust in you
Fr. Georges sac
Monday of the 21st week year C. Mt 23: 13-22
Monday of the 21st week year C. Mt 23: 13-22
Jesus is inviting us through these woes against the Pharisees to live an authentic faith. He would like us to have faith that translates into actions. He is not worried about perfection in what we do or in whom we are but in our consistency of striving to become the person he wants us to be. I always believe that Jesus is not expecting of us to be flawless but to be real with our hearts and our faith so that he can help us by his grace to be a sign of our personal transformation and the transformation of others.
Jesus, I trust in you
Fr. Georges sac
Friday of the 20th week Year C. Ezekiel 37:1-14; Matthew 12:38-50
Friday of the 20th week Year C. Ezekiel 37:1-14; Matthew 12:38-50
God's power of restoration
Through a vision, Prophet Ezekiel depicts the hopeless situation of the children of Israel as a valley filled with dry bones. What a powerful image of helplessness! However, behind this, there is a great message of hope. The Almighty God has immense power to bring restoration and new life, not just to a nation but to any situation that seems dead or hopeless in our lives. Lord, we need a breath of the spirit in our situations of life. We believe, whoever accepts to enter into Christ's new family, can experience the power of such a restoration.
Jesus, I trust in you!
Fr. Georges sac
Thursday of the 20th week year C. Mt. 20:1-14
Thursday of the 20th week year C. Mt. 20:1-14
The parable of banquet feast reveals the heart of the God who wants to see all in heaven. God has given the invitation of salvation to all. God's love is inclusive, and he so wished to see all partaking at his table. However, some of us can leave out due to our own early concerns. We, by doing that, exclude ourselves to God's loving plan to be with us in heaven. We truly need to change our hearts in order to correspond to this invitation so that we are not assimilated to that guest without the proper garment. To all of us Christ has provided a garment of salvation, let us wear it on.
Jesus, I trust in you!
Fr. Georges sac
Wednesday of the 20th week year c. Judges 9:6-15; Matthew 20:1-16.
Wednesday of the 20th week year c. Judges 9:6-15; Matthew 20:1-16.
The parable of the workers in the vineyard reveals God's overwhelming generosity. God's love has no limit. Anyone who comes to faith even later is to be rewarded equally with those who have served longer. " You too, come to my vineyard, and i will give you a fair wage." Although we might be choked at how God treated everybody equally, the main lesson of this parable is very encouraging. He is inviting us all without any discrimination. Mercy, indeed, is underserved love and forgiveness. This contradicts our human logic, which is shown in the first reading by the story of Abimelech, who was made king through violence and treachery.
God's kingdom is not about power, positions, and competition, but about God's loving mercy. God's grace is a pure gift avaible to us all.
Hail full of grace, pray for us sinners!
Fr. Georges sac
Tuesday of the 20th week year c. Judges 6:11-24a (BONUS)
Tuesday of the 20th week year c. Judges 6:11-24a
"Yahweh-shalom"
In Judges 6, 24, Gideon gives the above name to an altar he builds after encountering the angel of the Lord. "Yahweh-shalom" or Jehovah-Shalom, means "The Lord is Peace". Brothers and sisters in Christ,
God is the source of peace, the provider of peace, especially in the midst of fear and oppression, turmoil and whenever we fill totally abandoned in the face strong worldly powers.
The context of the meeting of Gedeon with God's angel is exactly a context of hardship. Israel is experiencing oppression and fear under the Midianites, and Gideon himself is hiding in fear. What situation are you in? Terminal cancer illness, loss of job, falsely accused by the enemy, your marriage is breaking down, your vocation is shaking, your faith is wavering, your life is threaten by those who seem stronger than you. Here is the goodnews. The God of Gedeon is declaring "Peace be to you" By giving you this Scriptures this morning, the Lord would like to know that, He is the one who brings peace amidst turmoil.
Yes, The Lord is with you. He has the ability to bring wholeness and tranquility. He is Yahweh-shalom. Do not worry about all external circumstances, God is the ultimate Source of your peace.
Yahweh-shalom". I declare peace unto you and your household. Amen.
Fr. Georges Roger Bidzogo sac
Jesus I trust in you!