Sunday readings in brief 3 Advent A Isaiah 35:1-6,10; Psalm 145(146); James 5:7-10; Mathew 11:2-11 Rejoice, wait patiently Dear friends, today is the third Sunday of Advent commonly known as Gaudate Sunday meaning rejoice. As we come to the middle of the Advent period, we are reminded of the joy that is coming to us … Continue reading Rejoice, wait patiently

Third Sunday of the advent, year A Dear friends, today we are celebrating the third Sunday of Advent, this Sunday is traditionally called Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete is the Latin word meaning “rejoice.” We noticed this joy through the entrance antiphon which says “Rejoice in the Lord always, again I say, rejoice. Indeed, the Lord is … Continue reading Third Sunday of the advent, year A

Sunday readings in brief 1 Advent A Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalms 71(72); Romans 15:4-9; Mathew The King of Peace Dear friends, today is the Second Sunday of Advent year A. The main theme of this week is The Messiah King of Peace who is coming to us. Peace is one of the most essential and universal … Continue reading The King of Peace

Second Sunday of Advent Year A First reading Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalm 72                                                                    Second reading Romans 15:4-9 Gospel Matthew 3:1-12 Dear friends, today is the second Sunday in the Advent season, a period preceding the arrival of our Lord Jesus Christ; as we light the second candle today, the word of God is inviting us to … Continue reading Second Sunday of Advent Year A

Sunday reading in Brief 1 Advent A Is 2:1-5; Ps 121(122); Rom 13:11-14; Mt 24:37-44 Waiting and Preparing Dear friends, today is the first Sunday of Advent and the first day of the new Liturgical Year A. we have just concluded the liturgical cycle of three years A, B, and C. The readings from both … Continue reading Waiting and Preparing