Our Father Who Art a Vending Machine| 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Year C
Is God a vending machine or a Father who knows what we truly need?
In this homily, Fr Sam reflects on the deep meaning of prayer as revealed in the readings for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Rather than viewing prayer as a transaction to get things from God, Fr Sam explores how true prayer draws us into relationship with God Himself. Drawing from Abraham’s bold intercession for Sodom and Jesus’ teaching on the Lord’s Prayer, we are reminded that prayer changes us—not God. We don’t wear God down; we are built up in His mercy.
Let us stop demanding results and start seeking relationship.
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Readings:
First Reading: Genesis 18:20–32
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 138
Second Reading: Colossians 2:12–14
Gospel: Luke 11:1–13
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19 Jul 2025
Wasting Time with God | 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Year C
What if the holiest thing you could do… was nothing at all?
In this homily, Fr Sam reflects on the virtue of hospitality through the lens of Abraham, Mary, and Martha. With insight from Scripture and a café conversation, he reveals that holiness begins not with action, but with presence — a heart ready to receive God in silence. Drawing on the wisdom of the saints and the call to Eucharistic Adoration, Fr Sam invites us to “waste time with God” in order to bear real spiritual fruit.
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Readings:
Genesis 18:1–10
Psalm 15
Colossians 1:24–28
Luke 10:38–42
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15 Jul 2025
The Cringe Samaritan - Dare to Step Into the Real | 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Year C
Are we chasing artificial light while real joy is right outside our door?
In this homily, Fr Sam reflects on the parable of the Good Samaritan through a surprising lens. Instead of casting us as the hero, Jesus flips the story to reveal how we are the wounded, left in the dark and searching for something real. Fr Sam draws connections between the artificial light of social media and materialism, and the true healing light of Christ.
This week, we’re challenged to stop looking to influencers and illusions for fulfillment, and instead open our hearts to the One who truly sees us. When all the hype fades, only the light of His love remains.
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Readings:
Deuteronomy 30:10–14
Psalm 69 (or Psalm 19)
Colossians 1:15–20
Luke 10:25–37
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