4th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2024

Posted by Christy .. on 1/22/24

My Dear People, 

The call of the first disciples is followed by Jesus’ first miraculous work, an exorcism. By this act Jesus’ announcement of the kingdom (v. 15) becomes dramatically perceptible and concrete. Throughout His public ministry Mark shows Jesus’ progressive dismantling of the powers of darkness; the advancement ... Read More »

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 2024

Posted by Christy .. on 1/15/24

My Dear People,

 “Gospel” literally  means “good news.” It is a Greek word meaning eu (good) and angelion (news).

In one Gospel narrative there is the story wherein Jesus met Andrew and John, and they remained with Jesus throughout that day. Later, Andrew sought out his brother Simon, (he ... Read More »

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 2024

Posted by Christy .. on 1/15/24

My Dear People,

The readings today deal with vocation and callings to do the work for the Lord. In the first reading, we learn of how Samuel was called by the Lord while he was sleeping in the temple. What is important is to understand what took place before ... Read More »

The Epiphany of the Lord 2024

Posted by Christy .. on 1/15/24

My Dear People,

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 popular association with kings today ... Read More »

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 »