Dear People of God,

Good morning to you all. On this thirty fourth Sunday, we celebrate the solemnity of Christ the King. The Feast was established by Pope Pius XI in 1925 against the deadly influence of Secularism. The feast is intended to proclaim in a resounding and effective way, Christ’s royalty over all nations.

In the first reading of today, the Lord through prophet Ezekiel reassures us of his continuous care for us: “I am going to look after my flock myself… I shall be a true shepherd to them….” One remarkable thing about this reading is that for nine times, the personal pronoun “I” was employed. First, this is to convey God’s personal interest in his flock. Second, this was to prove his promises already fulfilled in Jesus Christ in our time.

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Dear People of God,

"The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him." (Psalm 28:7). First of all, I wish you all an Advance Happy Thanksgiving. The Thanksgiving Day gives us the opportunity to pause our lives for a day to reflect on everything we're thankful to God and surrounded by the people who matter most. As usually, there will be a Mass at St. Lawrence. You are most welcome.

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Dear People of God,

In the month of November, we pray in a special way for the souls of the deceased. Out of charity. Let us pray for our deceased loved ones in the hope that our prayers will assist them and carry them into Heaven.

On this 32nd Sunday, the readings remind us to be alert and ready. The first reading speaks of seeking wisdom and being ready for her at dawn.
We hear the parable of the Ten Virgins in the Gospel Reading of today.

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Dear people of God,

Good morning to all. On the first day of ‘November’, we celebrated “All Saints Day”. On this day, we remember all the victorious people. Central to All Saints' Day is the belief in the bond between the living and the heavenly. Recognizing and thanking the saints, known and unknown, is paramount. It is a day marked with profound reverence in the Catholic Church. We are called to follow their footsteps and seek their intercessions in our day-today lives.

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