2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021

Posted by Christy .. on 2/02/21

My Dear People,

As we begin ordinary Time, the readings of the Gospel concentrate on Jesus initially recruiting His first disciples. The situation begins with John and two of his disciples. John points out to them the Messiah. John was standing with the two disciples and they see ... Read More »

The Baptism of the Lord 2021

Posted by Christy .. on 1/05/21

My Dear People, 

Given the exalted baptism that Jesus is going to administer, (v.8), it seems surprising that he now comes in the role of a lowly penitent to be baptized in the Jordan by John. Mark does not explain why Jesus comes to the Jordan valley from his ... Read More »

The Epiphany 2021

Posted by Christy .. on 1/05/21

My Dear People, 

Happy New year to everyone!

The word magi originally described members of the Median and Persian priestly caste who advised the king and interpreted dreams. The term later was used more broadly to denote those who possessed mystical knowledge as priests, astrologers, soothsayers, or sages. Their ... Read More »

The Holy Family 2020

Posted by Christy .. on 12/29/20

My Dear People,

Mary and Joseph are faithful observers of the law. Therefore, their child is circumcised, like John (1:59),when eight days were completed (Gen 17:12; Lev. 12:3). He is named Jesus in obedience to the words of the angel (Luke 1:31). 

In Leviticus, the passage regarding circumcision continues ... Read More »

4th Sunday of Advent 2020

Posted by Christy .. on 12/29/20

My Dear People,

I would like to wish a Merry Christmas to each and every one of you. This Christmas season, 2020, is going to be different. Families may not have a reunion this Christmas. We can, however, be closer to each other spiritually, and we are still able ... Read More »

3rd Sunday of Advent 2020

Posted by Christy .. on 12/15/20

My Dear People, 

Today we celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent also known as Joyful Sunday. John the Evangelist introduces the last and the greatest prophet, John the Baptist, who was sent from God.  His primary role in the Fourth Gospel is to be a witness to Jesus; the ... Read More »

2nd Sunday of Advent 2020

Posted by Christy .. on 12/01/20

My Dear People, 

The First Verse of the Gospel is a title to the whole work. Like Matthew and John, Mark opens with a reflection of the book of Genesis. The beginning recalls the first likeness of the creation narrative. In  Gen 1:1, the good news that Mark is ... Read More »

1st Sunday of Advent 2020

Posted by Christy .. on 12/01/20

My Dear People,

Today we begin the new liturgical year. This year we will read from the gospel of Mark. 

So far, the events surrounding the fall of Jerusalem have been in the foreground of Jesus’ words with the end of history in the background; now the end of ... Read More »

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 2020

Posted by Christy .. on 11/18/20

My Dear People, 

We have come to the end of another Liturgical year. The Last Sunday is dedicated to Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Jesus will judge nations, and he gives us an example in the Gospel of Matthew. The vision of the great judgment is the prophetic ... Read More »

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A 2020

Posted by Christy .. on 11/18/20

My Dear People, 

The parable of the talents is yet another parable about the kingdom of heaven. This is not explicitly stated in the opening line, but the initial words in Greek point to a continuation of what was preceding.   The theme is basically the same: readiness for ... Read More »