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

Isaiah 7:10-14; Psalms 23(24); Romans 1:1-7; Mathew 1:18-24 The Promise of Salvation Dear friends, today is the 4th Sunday of Advent, Year C. In a few days, we will celebrate the birthday of Our Saviour Jesus Christ – Christmas Day/Noel. Today’s readings focus on the Blessed Virgin Mary, the woman who gave birth to our … Continue reading Sunday readings in brief 4 Advent A

oplus_0 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 Gaudete Sunday, meaning rejoice. As we come to the middle of the Advent period, we are reminded of the joy that is coming to us through the birth of Jesus the … Continue reading Sunday readings in brief 3 Advent A

oplus_0 2 Sam 5:1-3; Ps 121(122); Col 1:12-20; Lk 23:35-43 What is Authority? Dear friends, today is the Solemnity of Christ the King. This solemnity was instituted by Pope Pius XI in 1925, during the sixteenth centenary of the Council of Nicaea. It was at the Council of Nicaea that the doctrine of the consubstantiality of … Continue reading Sunday readings in brief 34 Sunday: Solemnity of Christ the King