Sunday Homilies with the Redemptorists

In today's homily, Fr. Vincent Low reflects on a tough but honest message from scripture - the danger of letting money rule our lives. The readings remind us that while money is necessary, the love of money can destroy relationships, families, and even faith. For the love of money, people even sell their children. Yet not all attitudes towards money come from evil. Some grew up poor and hence hold tightly to money out of fear and insecurity. Others, even without much, are generous and ready to help those in need. Both groups are part of God's family, and both need compassion. The Eucharist calls us to examine our hearts: not to let money rule our lives, but to seek a balance - loving God and neighbor, above wealth, and living as true disciples of Christ.Sunday Homily by Fr. Vincent Low, C.Ss.R. (21 September 2025)

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. This feast recalls how Saint Helena, the mother of Constantine, discovered the true cross of Christ, and how, through history, Christians continued to venerate it even through wars and losses. What was once an instrument of shame and death has been transformed into a sign of victory, life, and salvation.The Cross teaches us that God can transform even the darkest instrument into a channel of grace. The question for us is how do we use the instruments entrusted to us - our words, actions, even social media? Do they bring life, or do they bring harm? - Sunday Homily by Fr. Victorino Cueto, C.Ss.R. (14 September 2025)

Today's message is simple yet powerful: be humble. Fr. Vincent reminded us that both Sirach and Luke call us to the virtue of humility. while it is natural to take pride on our gifts - whether in singing, cooking, or other talents - the danger lies in thinking we are "the best." Pride makes us fall, but humility lifts us up. God gives each of us different gifts - not to boost but to serve. Jesus, who washed His disciples' feet, shows us that true greatness is found in service. Remember this: God doesn't create rubbish. Each of us is deeply loved, and when we live with humility and gratitude, we bring joy to God and to one another.- Sunday Homily by Fr. Vincent Low, C.Ss.R. (31 August 2025)

Fr Glenn reminds us in today’s gospel, that Jesus teaches that salvation comes by walking through the narrow gate—the way of true discipleship. This path calls us to let go of pride, ego, selfishness, and false values, choosing instead humility and faithfulness. The wide gate of comfort and compromise may seem easier but does not lead to eternal life. Beyond the narrow gate lies the joy of God’s Kingdom. We are not alone, for Christ walks with us, gives us the Holy Spirit, and blesses us with companions on the journey.- Sunday Homily by Fr. Glenn De Cruz, C.Ss. R. (24 August 2025)

In this homily, Fr Terence reflects on two moments when the Church took a prophetic stand, opposing the RH Bill in the Philippines and supporting the Bersih Movement in Malaysia. In both cases, the Church raised awareness, defended truth, and advocated justice despite opposition.He then links this to the Gospel, where Jesus speaks of bringing fire and division, not just peace. Jesus calls us to live by the values of the Kingdom (justice, love, mercy, and truth), even when this creates conflict, as seen in the prophet Jeremiah’s rejection. Christians are therefore called to be courageous prophets, challenging injustice and immorality. Fr Terence invites us to pray for the strength and wisdom to be voices for God’s Kingdom in today’s world.- Sunday Homily by Fr. Terence Wee, C.Ss.R. (17 August 2025)

Fr Gerard Louis reflects on our 60th year of independence as well as Abraham’s journey as a foreigner in the promised land, looking forward to a city designed and built by God. Similarly, Singapore grew from an island with kampongs and slums to this current ultramodern society, it took foresight, meticulous planning and hard work. Was this the planning in today’s gospel parable that Jesus was teaching?The early Christians were initially not working and just waiting for Christ’s return. Soon they got tired of waiting and got on with life, getting distracted by worldly issues. Luke inserts this parable to remind them that even though we didn’t know when Christ would return, we still had to be prepared and be mindful of how Christ lives. Here in Singapore, we enjoy peace, prosperity and progress, but at high cost to ourselves as we work harder for a better future and lifestyle, burdened by numerous responsibilities. Are we mindful of the less fortunate, vulnerable, elderly and lonely? Do we treat all people with respect and dignity? Have we achieved prosperity and progress at the expense of happiness. Let us balance our responsibilities and take our faith seriously too, to live like Christ and hence be prepared-for nationhood as well as Christ’s coming.- Sunday Homily by Fr. Gerard Louis, C.Ss.R. (10 August 2025)

In this homily, we are called to reflect on the Gospel of Luke where Jesus responds to a man seeking an inheritance dispute, warning against greed and the illusion of security in possessions. Through the parable of the rich fool, Fr Glenn emphasizes how excessive attachment to wealth blinds us to what truly matters—our relationships, self-knowledge, and our calling from God. We are also called to reflect on how greed isolates: the rich man in the parable speaks only to himself, trapped in the “unholy trinity” of I, me, and myself. Greed blinds us to people, turning others into statistics and relationships into obstacles. He shares a story of a thief who saw only the gold, not the surrounding police— “Greed makes us blind.” Fr Glenn also highlights how ego, our false self, disconnects us from God and others. True wealth lies in our capacity to love, share, and be present to one another.In addition, Fr Glenn reassures us that earning a living is good, but when wealth becomes our master, we lose sight of our higher calling. As Catholics, we’re reminded we are not fools—we are disciples striving to follow Jesus, trusting in God’s mercy and love, which is always freely given.- Sunday Homily by Fr. Glenn De Cruz, C.Ss.R. (5 August 2025)

As we reflect on today’s Gospel and the prayer that Jesus taught us—the “Our Father”—Fr. Ino draws our attention to the two different versions of this prayer found in the Gospels of St. Luke and St. Matthew. He also reminds us that there are four Gospels in the Bible, each offering a unique perspective. These differences are not contradictions, but rather reflections of the distinct encounters each apostle experienced. In the same way, our understanding of God is shaped by our own life experiences. For some, God may be like a policeman, a judge, a teacher, a Father, or a friend. Who God is to us influences how we view our lives and our relationship with God.We are encouraged not to confine God within the bounds of our own perceptions, but to allow God to be God in our lives. So, who is God to you in this moment?- Sunday Homily by Fr. Victorino Cueto, C.Ss.R. (27 July 2025)

In this homily for the Feast of the Most Holy Redeemer, Fr Sikstus reflects on the Redemptorist mission and the meaning behind wearing a white chasuble. The feast is a celebration of God’s abundant love and the gift of redemption through Jesus Christ.Drawing from the Gospel, he speaks of God’s “crazy” love, a love so deep that He gave His only Son so we might have eternal life. Despite our sinfulness, God continues to offer grace, forgiveness, and light.Fr Sikstus shares a story from Sumba, Indonesia, where he travelled hours to celebrate Mass for just five people. His message is that love doesn’t need to be grand, even a simple smile can be a powerful act. As disciples, we are called to be channels of God’s love in our daily lives.- Sunday Homily by Fr. Sikstus Bapa Atawalo, C.Ss.R. (20 July 2025)

Fr Peter reflects on the parable of the Good Samaritan:Have we been asked to help out but have held back? Reasons could include fear, uncertainty, inconvenience, resistance because of prejudice, hatred or insecurity. Like the priest and the Levite, who failed to help because of ritual restriction or perhaps fear of inconvenience when going out of the way to help or even fear of uncertainty, was it a robber pretending to be injured?When we fail to be charitable, we fail to follow Jesus. Contrast them with the Good Samaritan who worked out of his goodness, went out of his sinfulness, saw the injured man’s need and reached out. Are we like the priest and Levite? Or the Samaritan? What can we do to change that? To do that we have to be more Christ-like, get out of the smallness of our being, to grow into the bigness of God. Let us love our neighbour and become the Good Samaritan.- Sunday Homily by Fr Peter Wee, C.Ss.R. (13 July 2025)

Fr. Eugene shares a heartfelt story of a young garbage collector whose simple smile- offered in the chaos of a blocked road-became a quiet act of peace. Remembering the words of St. Teresa of Calcutta, "Peace begins with a smile", it is often in such ordinary, unspoken moments that God touches our hearts.We are called to be Missionaries of Peace, not just from the pulpit, but in everyday encounters such as work, home, or traffic. Like the 72 ordinary disciples Jesus sent out in Luke's Gospel, we too are sent into the world, not to convert, but to reflect Christ's peace. Conversion is God's work. Our mission is to show up with kindness, humility, and presence. Each day, we can choose to pick up a sword of anger and pride or a shield of peace, patience, and love. Peace is not found in success or comfort but built within. "If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other." - St. Teresa of Calcutta.- Sunday Homily by Fr. Eugene Lee, C.Ss.R. (6 June 2025)

Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul on 29 June, to honour the two great apostles who laid the foundations of the early Church through their leadership, preaching, and martyrdom in Rome. Fr Vincent reminds us that Saint Peter, although a mere fisherman, unschooled and unpolished, who denied Jesus three times before Jesus’ crucifixion, became “the rock on which the Church was built” (Matt 16:18). He is entrusted by Jesus to lead His Church and is the first pope and head of the Catholic Church. Saint Paul, on the other hand, was a highly educated Pharisee named Saul, who initially persecuted early disciples until his conversion on the road to Damascus (Acts 9:1-19). Saul was renamed Paul after his conversion, spreading the gospel through his preaching and writings, and symbolizes the Church’s missionary call to proclaim the gospel to all nations. We are reminded that we are one Church, we belong to God and are guarded and guided by the Holy Spirit.- Sunday Homily by Fr. Vincent Low, C.Ss.R. (29 June 2025)

In today’s Corpus Christi homily, Fr Victorino Cueto reflects on Jesus’ words: “Do this in memory of me.” The Eucharist is not just a symbolic act, but a reliving of Jesus’ mission that led to His arrest and death.This “dangerous memory,” as theologian Johann Baptist Metz puts it, challenges us to live out the Eucharist beyond Mass. It urges us to confront injustice, include the excluded, and care for the hungry.May we be disturbed enough to open our eyes, to care deeply, and to act boldly, just as Jesus did.- Sunday Homily by Fr. Victorino Cueto, C.Ss.R. (22 June 2025)

Today marks the Feast of the Holy Trinity. It is difficult to fully understand the Trinity but there have been many analogies to try to understand it. 1. When we sign ourselves-in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit2. We are baptised in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit3. The human person is made up of body, soul and spirit- 3 elements but still 1 person4. The candle with flame, light and heat- 3 aspects but 1 candle5. Love relationship within the Trinity- e.g. I love mom and mom loves me, there is a love relationship between mom and me. Similarly, God lives in relationship, in communion within the Trinity.Contrary to the Holy Trinity, there is the unholy trinity of me, myself and I. When we are no longer in relationship with people, we become the unholy trinity-Selfish and egocentric, when we care only for ourselves. Increasingly we see more evidence of this disunity-fragmentation of family, friends, wars, we must be aware and not be this state of unholiness. We want to be people in relationship with others, not in disunity. The will of God wants us to be in relationship with others as they are in relationship in the Trinity.Bearing this in mind, may the Trinitarian love of the Father embrace us, the grace of the Son save and redeem us and the fire of the Holy Spirit protect us, this day and always.- Sunday Homily by Fr. Eugene Lee, C.Ss.R. (15 June 2025)

The Holy Spirit is not a vague power or invisible force. It's God dwelling in us and shaping our lives, coming close to claim us as His own, to draw us into a relationship of unconditional love, forgiveness and trust. In a fast-pace, high-tech, high-pressure environment, the Holy Spirit may not seem obvious. But it's very much active in our lives. It's the quiet conviction that nudges you to forgive your spouse after an argument, or the courage to speak up at your workplace, or the peace that gently settles in your heart after a disastrous day, or the strengthen you didn't know you have when you care for your parent suffering from dementia or child with special needs. The Spirit often comes not with noise, but with presence. It speaks in stillness. All that we need is an open heart.- Sunday Homily by Fr. Antony Prabhu, C.Ss.R. (8 June 2025)