Is 42: 1-4, 6-7; Ps 28(29); Acts 10:34-38; Mt 3:13-17 Universal Messiah Dear friends, today is the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord, which is theologically known as Theophany—the manifestation of God to humanity. With this feast, we conclude the Christmastide and begin the short interlude of Ordinary Time before we enter the Lenten … Continue reading Sunday readings in brief: The Baptism of the Lord

Is 60:1-6; Ps (71)72; Eph 3:2-3.5-6; Mt 2:1-12 The Manifestation of the Lord Dear Friends, Today is the feast of the Epiphany of the Lord. This is celebrated on January 6th, but due to its importance, in many dioceses, it is celebrated on the closest Sunday to January 6th so that as many people as … Continue reading Sunday Readings in Brief: The Epiphany of the Lord

oplus_0 As the year 2025 comes to a close, many are reflecting on the successes, challenges, blessings, and misfortunes they faced. The question is, how do we qualify successes, blessings, challenges, and misfortunes? Many people think that being alive, having all the basic needs such as food, shelter, clothes, having properties such as businesses, cars, … Continue reading End-of-Year and New Year’s Brief Reflection

Ecclesiasticus 3:2–6, 12–14; Psalm 127(128); Colossians 3:12–21; Matthew 2:13–15, 19–23 Family: The Backbone of Society Dear friends, today we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. This feast presents to us not an idealized or problem-free family, but a real family that lived its vocation faithfully amid challenges, uncertainty, and … Continue reading Sunday Readings in Brief: Holy Family A

Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalms 97(98); Hebrews 1:1-6; John 1:1-18 The Meaning of Christmas Dear friends, today is Christmas Day, the most celebrated day in the world. For many, Christmas is a time for agape gatherings with family or friends. For Christians, it is the time to relive the birth of Jesus, the Son of God, who … Continue reading Sunday readings in brief: Christmas