She was burnt alive for the sake of justice. She had courage to fight against English domination in France. We celebrate her feast today. That is St Joan of Arc, a model of courage and conviction.
It is interesting to note that we are given the concluding verses of the ‘Acts of the Apostles’ and ‘The gospel of St John’ for our reflection today. In the first reading I see that St Paul was courageous to welcome all who came to him. He taught about Lord Jesus Christ with boldness and without hindrance.
In the gospel reading Jesus asks Peter to follow him rather than being distracted with unnecessary matters. Today, Jesus gives me the same invitation to follow him ardently. It is easy to be distracted by the world which compares wealth to greatness. Even though wealth glitters it does not last. Just like St Joan of Arc and St Paul, Jesus invites me to be bold in following him.
By William Selvaraj csc - Readings: Acts 28: 16-20, 30-31; Jn 21: 20-25 The gospel of the day clearly reminds us that the most essential task of every disciple is to follow Christ, at all times, all moments, and in all places. Our wholehearted participation in the Sacraments and our…
Thamwar Monsang csc Readings: Acts 9: 1 – 20; Jn 6: 52 - 59 Today, the first reading talks about the conversion of Saul. The man who was on his way to arrest and persecute the followers of Christ becomes a staunch follower of him. The encounter with the risen…
By Philip Raj csc - Readings: Acts 16: 1-10; Jn 15: 18-21 The readings of today invite us to listen to the voice of the Lord and to follow his precepts. In the first reading, we see how St. Paul was constantly guided by the Spirit of the Lord. It…
By William Selvaraj csc - Readings: Acts 28: 16-20, 30-31; Jn 21: 20-25 The gospel of the day clearly reminds us that the most essential task of every disciple is to follow Christ, at all times, all moments, and in all places. Our wholehearted participation in the Sacraments and our…
Thamwar Monsang csc Readings: Acts 9: 1 – 20; Jn 6: 52 - 59 Today, the first reading talks about the conversion of Saul. The man who was on his way to arrest and persecute the followers of Christ becomes a staunch follower of him. The encounter with the risen…
By Philip Raj csc - Readings: Acts 16: 1-10; Jn 15: 18-21 The readings of today invite us to listen to the voice of the Lord and to follow his precepts. In the first reading, we see how St. Paul was constantly guided by the Spirit of the Lord. It…
