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 »