Mass Readings for the Day: Isaiah 60:1-6, Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13, Ephesians 3:2-3A, 5-6, Matthew 2:2; Matthew 2:1-12 The journey of the Magi to pay homage to Baby Jesus, guided by the Star of Bethlehem, is one of the most beloved stories for Catholics of all ages. Since early …
Mass Readings for the Day: 1 John 5:5-15; Psalm 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20; Mark 9:6; Mark 1:7-11 or Luke 3-23-28 or 3:23, 31-34, 36, 38 The Gospel for this day invites us to reflect on the institution of the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation, beginning with Jesus, and how God has …
Mass Readings for the Day: 1 John 3:11-21; Psalm 100:1B-2, 3, 4, 5; John 1:43-51 1. In yesterday’s Gospel, Jesus, in a straightforward invitation to the other Apostles, including Andrew and Peter, told them directly, “Come, follow me.” On the other hand, Nathanael (believed to be Saint Bartholomew the Apostle) …
J.M.J. Happy Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God! Everybody desires a better year. Many wish for beauty and health. And that’s understandable, because who doesn’t want to look beautiful or feel fit? Somebody has just told me, “I’m glad that my girlfriend’s face is beautiful, cute, and …
Merry Christmas 2017! Let us keep in mind that while many of us are all thrilled to be giving and receiving presents, sharing sumptuous meals, doing fun stuffs and relishing material things, all these mean nothing if we do not have love (1 Corinthians 13:1-3) — love for God the …
We are now on the Fourth Sunday of Advent. It’s interesting to note that the final day of the entire Advent season, which is always the 24th of December, also happens to be the last of the four Sundays of Advent this year (2017). As such, this Advent is shorter …
The Third Week of Advent begins with the “Gaudette Sunday,” which means, “Rejoice!” That is, “Rejoice in the Lord always!” This gleeful assertion started in the pre-Vatican II Latin antiphon, “Gaudete in Domino semper!” As such, the traditional theme for this week is Joy. Here are some more info on …
On the Second week of Advent, we continue our solemn preparations for the celebration of the Birth of Jesus. Let me share with you the traditional theme for this Sunday, and reflect on how it helps us remain in the path towards God in Heaven. 1. The second purple candle …
On December 8, the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is a holy day of obligation to go to Mass on this day. A Solemnity is a feast of the highest rank in our liturgical calendar. Thus, this observance seeks to …
Indeed, there is always Hope in the Almighty God. As this day marks the beginning of Advent, the start of a new liturgical year of the Catholic Church, I’d like to tell you some more about the traditional theme of this First Sunday and reflect on what it means, especially …
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