Little Brother Avi Bala Bitra OFM Cap.

  TWENTY SIXTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR Amos 6:1a, 4-7; 1Timothy 6:11-16; Luke 16:19-31 little brother avi bala bitra                                            25th September , 2022   We live in a world that praises achievement and progress and resists and discards any failure. God speaks to us in many ways and touches our lives but we often fail to listen to him. He speaks to us in gentle ways and guides us in our weaknesses. The Gospel of today gives us a quick clue regarding the Kingdom values which are different from all worldly values. It tells us that we as the children of God have the obligation and duty to look after our brothers and sisters and care for them.   We all belong to one family of God.   Today’s First Reading taken from the Book of Amos, written during the time of prosperity and denounces the luxurious living of the leaders of Judah and...

  TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY Amos 8:4-7; 1 Timothy 2:1-8; Luke 16:1-13 little brother avi bala bitra                                            18 th September , 2022 All the readings of today emphasize the virtue of Justice.   Justice is understood as a certain situation of mind, whereby a man does what he ought to do in the circumstances confronting him. Justice is primarily concerned with conduct in relation to others, especially with regard to the rights of others. In a larger sense justice is not only giving to others their rights but involves the active duty of establishing their rights. It is by the forgiveness of sins that God establishes righteousness, and this is the supreme task of justice. In this context, we are called upon to choose between God and worldly goods. Today’s First Reading from the Book of Amos speaks against greed.   The prophet speaks ...