Not to be confused with International Youth Day or World Festival of Youth and Students. World Youth Day (WYD) is an event for young people organized every three (or sometimes, two) years by the Catholic Church. World Youth Day was initiated by Saint Pope John Paul II in 1985. For […]
Palm Sunday, Year B – 2021
At the mention of Palm Sunday, the scene immediately comes to mind (Mark 11:1-10). The scene, and the actors as well. Two disciples are sent by Jesus to bring him “a colt tied, on which no one has sat”. Some people observing the disciples’ intervention object but finally accept. Many […]
Feast of Mary, Mother of God, 1st January, Year B
At times, we think that to understand God’s words and ways we need long studies and much wisdom. Wisdom? Yes, but not necessarily the one coming from intellectual achievement! The wisdom of ordinary people, of ‘simple folks’, as they are sometimes referred to, is closer to genuine insight. The gospel […]
Christmas, Year A
Proverbs often have much wisdom encapsulated in a few words. They convey the popular wisdom which has much to tell us about life and situations. At one time or another, you may have heard this saying: “There is more to it than meets the eye.” Looking at a situation, observing […]