The following Homily is provided by Friar Sidney as a way of enriching the ministry of the Word as presented through this web site. Friar Sidney, who has spent much of his ministry in India, is currently a Professor of Philosophy in Rome. The texts used by Friar Sydney come from the Roman Lectionary - which in most points agrees with the Revised Common Lectionary.
Work is an essential part of our life.
Often it reveals our status in life. Let us reflect today on how Christians should work. We live in a world of cutthroat competition. We live in a world where, if we do not care for our needs, no one is going to bother about them. Today's readings, therefore, are very shocking.