Author Archives: Nelson Lobo

The Solemnity of Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe – Year B- 24th November 2024

First reading: Dn 7:13-14: The vision of Daniel Ps 93:1,1-2,5: The Lord is King; he is robed in majesty. Second reading: Rev 1:5-8: Jesus Christ, the first born from the dead. Gospel: John 18:33b-37. Are you the king of the … Continue reading

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Thirty -Third Sunday Sermon Year B-17th Nov 2024

Eighth World day of the poor: “The prayer of the poor rises up to God” On the feast day of Saint Anthony of Padua, the patron saint of the poor, Pope Francis gave a message to celebrate the world day … Continue reading

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32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B- 10 Nov 2024

The rich poor widow (1 Kings 17: 10-16; Psalm 146; Heb 9: 24-28; Mark 12: 38-44) Fr Nelson Lobo OFM Cap How did Jesus know about this poor woman’s state? May be Jesus was able to deduce some things based … Continue reading

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31st  Sunday in Ordinary Time 3rd November 2024

The Great Commandment-Love of God & of Neighbour (Deut 6: 2-6; Psalm 18; Hebrews 7: 23-28; Mark 12: 28b-34) Fr Nelson Lobo OFM Cap Introduction: In this passage, the Pharisees send an expert in their religious law to test Jesus … Continue reading

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30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, 27th October 2024

Learning from Bartimaeus the Blind Beggar (Jeremiah 31: 7-9; Psalm 126: 1-6; Hebrews 5: 1-6; Mark 10: 46-52) Fr Nelson Lobo OFM Cap Introduction: Blindness in the 21st century is bad enough – but it was much worse in Jesus’ … Continue reading

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29th Sunday in Ordinary Time-Year B, 20 Oct 2024

World Mission Sunday “God’s only Son became a missionary.” (Isaiah 53: 10-11; Psalm 33: 4-22; Hebrews 4: 14-16; Mark 10: 35-45) Fr Nelson Lobo OFM Cap 1)       The Mission’s Purpose-The disciples had to know what it was that they were … Continue reading

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28 Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, 13 Oct 2024

“The Young Ruler-he left heaven when he left Jesus!” (Wis 7: 7-11 Ps 90: 12-17 Heb 4: 12-13; Mk 10: 17-30) Fr. Nelson Lobo OFM Cap Introduction— Jesus loved meeting people. He was always ready to listen to their problems, … Continue reading

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27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, 6th October 2024

Questions on Marriage & Divorce (Gen 2: 18-24; Ps 128: 1-6; Heb 2: 9-11; Mark 10: 2-16) Fr Nelson Lobo OFM Cap Introduction-today’s gospel discusses marriage & divorce.Knofel Staton, in his book ’Check Your Morality’, lists several false ideas about … Continue reading

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26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 29 September 2024

Who will be the residents of Hell/Gehenna? (Num 11: 25-29; Ps 19: 8-14; James 5: 1-6; Mk 9: 38-43, 45, 47-48) Fr Nelson Lobo OFM Cap Introduction: It is neither popular nor palatable to preach about hell.  In modern times … Continue reading

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25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 22 September 2024

To be First be Servant of all (Wis 2: 12, 17-20; Ps 54: 3-8; James 3: 16 – 4: 3; Mk 9: 30-37) Fr Nelson Lobo OFM Cap Why the apostles remained silent?  “They came to Capernaum. When He was … Continue reading

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