Traditionally, the third Sunday of Advent is called Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete means “Rejoice” in Latin. This Sunday is a joyful reminder that the Lord and our salvation is near. Our salvation is fulfilled at the coming reign of God. Why are we joyful and what are we joyful about? We ought to be filled with joy on this Sunday if [...]
The Importance of the Eucharist According to the unanimous testimony of the Saints from different ages, the Eucharistic Celebration is anything but ordinary (Haumonte, 2021). St. John Chrysostom says, “At such a time angels stand by the Priest; and the whole sanctuary, and the space round about the altar, is filled with the powers of heaven, in honour of Him [...]
There are two classical definitions of sin by St Augustine: Sin is anything said, done or desired contrary to God’s eternal law (contra faustum); Sin is a turning away from God and a turning towards creatures (de libero arbitrio). For the 1st definition, it states that when sin occurs, laws are broken. God’s eternal law does not necessary mean just [...]
“Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand!” “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight His paths.” Advent means “Coming”. During this Advent season, let us reflect on the past, present and future comings of Jesus into the world as a fulfilment of God’s promise of salvation. Are you willing and ready to turn away from your old [...]
Happy New Year! Are you ready for the coming of the Lord? Every year this is my reminder as we enter Advent. The first reading speaks of the readiness for the coming of Jesus Christ. We hear that God will establish His kingdom and we must be ready to walk in the light of God. Yes, we must have this [...]
Thou shall not lie…hmm….what constitutes a lie? A lie happens when one is denied or deceived of certain information which he or she has the right to know. Thus a lie is always wrong, and cannot be justified. However, when one has no right to the information, withholding such information from him or her is merely telling an untruth. Thus [...]
In today’s Gospel, St Luke recounts how our Lord Jesus Christ, who from the cross, the glorious throne through which He offered Himself as an eternal sacrifice to redeem humanity, has shown us that His Mercy knows no bounds. Jesus, mocked by the Jews, and by the bad thief, who hardens his heart, blasphemes Jesus. The other thief, a criminal [...]
Do you feel injustice is being done to you? This could be through your work environment or maybe even when communicating with your family. Does it seem like the whole world is against you? In the first reading, the message is clear, the day of justice is coming, says the Lord. If you fear his name, the sun of righteousness [...]
The Sacrament of the Eucharist administered during the Mass is a sacrament of love and unity, and is a Paschal banquet whereby the Faithful partake of Jesus Himself. It recalls that we have been raised to the dignity of royal priesthood by virtue of our Baptism, and renews the configuration and incorporation in Christ that we have received in the [...]