The Holy Family 2023

Posted by Christy .. on 12/18/23

My Dear People, 

Today we read about the birth of Isaac!  Even though his Mother, Sarah, was beyond the age of childbearing, she gave birth to Isaac. Abraham and Sarah are compared to St. Joseph and the Blessed Mother because in both cases we have a miraculous conception and ... Read More »

4th Week of Advent and Christmas 2023

Posted by Christy .. on 12/18/23

My Dear People,       

Merry Christmas to all.   

This is indeed a very special feast. One, we should meditate and reflect upon, without   the noise, commercialism, and the business of activities. It is the time to reflect with anticipation, appreciation, and thanksgiving for what God has done for us. 

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3rd Week of Advent 2023

Posted by Christy .. on 12/18/23

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 Week of Advent 2023

Posted by Christy .. on 12/18/23

Dear People of God,

Isaiah gives hope to the people, and this hope comes from God. There will be a voice in the wilderness, referring to John the Baptist, who will tell the people to make straight the way of the Lord. The valleys and mountains and rugged ... Read More »

First Week of Advent 2023

Posted by Christy .. on 12/05/23

My Dear People,

Today we begin the new liturgical year. This year (also known as year B) we will read from the gospel of Mark. 

The events surrounding the fall of Jerusalem have been in the foreground of Jesus’ words with the end of history in the background. Now ... Read More »

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 2023

Posted by Christy .. on 12/05/23

My Dear People, 

We have come to the end of another Liturgical year. This 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 2023

Posted by Christy .. on 12/05/23

My Dear People, 

IIn today’s Gospel, the scenario is that of a rich man (the Son of Man) who entrusts his wealth to servants (disciples) while he goes off on a journey (his death, resurrection, and ascension). Three servants are given a monetary trust, with each receiving different amounts ... Read More »

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023

Posted by Christy .. on 11/13/23

My Dear Brothers and Sisters, 

In today’s Gospel, Jesus explains a very important parable, with special significance.  Jesus wanted to relay the necessity of being vigilant and preparing oneself for the final judgment. Jesus in comparing a scene from a wedding banquet draws upon the image to the life ... Read More »

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023

Posted by Christy .. on 11/13/23

My Dear People,

Jesus, when speaking about the Pharisees, tells His disciples and the people to follow what the Pharisees teach but do not follow their example. The example they follow does not show what it is like to be faithful to the law, but emphasizes their receiving approval ... Read More »

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023

Posted by Christy .. on 10/23/23

My Dear People, 

Today we have an interesting situation. The Pharisees on seeing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, asked one of their learned members, a doctor of the law, to ask Jesus what the greatest commandment was. This passage parallels Mark (12:32-33)where the one who did the questioning ... Read More »