from Fr Satheesh
In this week’s Gospel the Beatitudes, turn our usual ideas of happiness upside down. Jesus looks at the crowds and names as “blessed” those the world often overlooks: the poor in spirit, the gentle, the mourning, the persecuted.
Happiness here is not about comfort or success, but about living in deep trust in God. To be poor in spirit is to know our need for God; to hunger and thirst for what is right is to desire God’s justice more than our own advantage.
The Beatitudes also reveal the heart of Jesus himself. He is gentle, merciful, pure of heart, a peacemaker who suffers for what is right. In calling us “happy” when we live this way, Jesus invites us into his own life and promises that God’s kingdom is already at work in such lives. He assures us that God is close to those who mourn, that mercy is never wasted, and that those who work quietly for peace are truly God’s children.
The promise that runs through every Beatitude is the kingdom of heaven. It is not only a future reward, but a present reality for those who live by these values. When we choose humility over pride, compassion over judgment, and faithfulness over fear, we begin to see the world as God sees it. Jesus calls us to rejoice, trusting that our lives, shaped by love and justice, are held securely in God’s hands.
When we are poor in spirit, we realize everything we have is a gift, we stop clinging and gratitude naturally overflows into generosity. Giving, then, is not merely an obligation—it’s a response to God’s
goodness.
“True generosity begins the moment we stop asking, ‘How much must I give?’ and start asking, ‘How can I share what God has already given me?
This week we welcome back our families in our parish schools and wish all children a successful academic year in 2026.
Next week we have our parish “First Fruits” appeal and we ask all parishioners to consider what they can give to help our parish and diocese. Parishes not only benefit from financial support from parishioners but also from time and talents. As we begin a new year, it is a wonderful time to reflect and consider what we can do for our parish. If you would like to be involved in any way, such as cleaning, reading, running the PowerPoint, playing, or singing we would love to hear from you. Please contact our parish staff and let us know how you would like to be involved.
Please feel free to contact the parish office if you need any assistance with anything.
May God Bless you all
Fr Satheesh Antony OSH, PP
This week we welcome back our families in our parish schools and wish all children a successful academic year in 2026.
Next week we have our parish “First Fruits” appeal and we ask all parishioners to consider what they can give to help our parish and diocese. Parishes not only benefit from financial support from parishioners but also from time and talents. As we begin a new year, it is a wonderful time to reflect and consider what we can do for our parish. If you would like to be involved in any way, such as cleaning, reading, running the PowerPoint, playing, or singing we would love to hear from you. Please contact our parish staff and let us know how you would like to be involved.
Please feel free to contact the parish office if you need any assistance with anything.
May God Bless you all
Fr Satheesh Antony OSH, PP
