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

Masomo ya Jumapili kwa Kifupi: Maajilio 1 A Isaya 63:16-17.19. 64: 2-7; Zaburi 80; 1 Wakorintho 1:3-9; Marko 13:33-37 Maandalizi na Ujio Wapendwa, leo tunaanza mwaka mpya katika kalenda ya liturujia ya Kanisa ambayo itakuwa na vipindi vitano au nyakati tano ukipenda. Hizi nyakati tano ni alama za matukio matano muhimu zaidi katika historia ya … Continue reading Masomo ya Jumapili kwa Kifupi: Maajilio 1 A

Sunday Readings in Brief 1 Advent B Is 63:16-17.19. 64: 2-7; Ps 80; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Mk 13:33-37 The Waiting and the Coming Dear friends, today we begin a new year in the Church’s liturgical calendar which will have five seasons or moments if you like. These five seasons mark the five most important events … Continue reading

ILIZWI REFLECTIONSSunday, 3 December 2023***1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT“Prophecy candle – Hope”Isaiah 63:16-17; 64:2-7Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-191 Corinthians 1:3-9Mark 13:33-37 BE VIGILENT, “Watch!”May he not come suddenly and find you sleeping” (Mk 13:37) Dear friends, today we begin a new liturgical year, Year B – focus on the Gospel of Mark. The Church's New Year not … Continue reading 1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

THE DIVINE WORD BASED ON CATHOLIC LITURGICAL READINGS FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR B THEME: “HOPE” ((Readings:  1st: Isa 63:16d-17; 64:1.3b-8; Ps 80; 2nd: 1Cor 1:3-9; Gos Mk.13:33-37)) The term Advent comes from two Latin words, “Ad-ventus” or “ad-venire,’ which means “to arrive” or “to come” respectively.” Advent is the time of waiting for the … Continue reading FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR B