3rd Sunday of Advent

ILIZWI REFLECTIONSSunday, 17 December 2023 ***3rd Sunday of AdventGaudete SundayRose/Pink colour. Candle of hopeIsaiah 61:1-2, 10-11Luke 1:46-50, 53-541 Thessalonians 5:16-24John 1:6-8, 19-28 REJOICE – BE JOYFUL“Rejoice always; pray constantly; and give thanks in all circumstances” – 1 Thess 5:16-18a Today is Gaudete Sunday, which is Latin for “rejoice”. It’s a Sunday of joy. As we … Continue reading 3rd Sunday of Advent

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR B

THE DIVINE WORD BASED ON CATHOLIC LITURGICAL READINGS THE SEASON OF ADVENT THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR B THEME: “Gaudete in Domine Semper” ((Readings: Isa 61:1-2.10-11; Lk 1:46-50.53-54; 1Thess 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, 19-28)) The third Sunday of Advent is called Gaudete Sunday/Rejoicing Sunday. Today our mother church invites us to “Gaudete in Domino Semper” (Rejoice … Continue reading THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR B

Masomo ya Jumapili kwa kifupi: Maaajili 2 A

Masomo ya Jumapili kwa kifupi: Maaajili 2 A Isaya 40:1-5.9-11; Zab 85; 2 Petro 3:8-14; Marko 1:1-8 Umuhimu wa amani Wapendwa, leo tunaanza wiki ya pili ya Kipindi cha Maajilio na mada ya wiki nzima ni AMANI. Masomo yanaongea kuhusu kuandaa kwa njia kwa ajili ya mfalme wa amani anayekuja kwetu. Hapa kuna maswali ambayo … Continue reading Masomo ya Jumapili kwa kifupi: Maaajili 2 A

Sunday readings in brief 2 Advent A Is 40:1-5.9-11; Ps 85; 2 Pt 3:8-14; Mk 1:1-8 The value of peace My dear friends, today we begin the second week of Advent and the theme for the entire week is PEACE. The readings are talking about preparing the way for the king of peace who is … Continue reading

2nd Sunday of Advent

Ilizwi HomiliesSunday, 10 December 2023 ***2nd Sunday of Advent“Bethlehem candle – Peace”Isaiah 40: 1-5, 9-11Psalm 85: 9-142 Peter 3: 8-14Mark 1: 1-8 GOSPEL – Good News“Prepare the WAY of the LORD, make his paths STRAIGHT” – Mk 1:3 The context of the 1st reading is the exiled Israelites in Babylon. Considering the military strength of … Continue reading 2nd Sunday of Advent