Pay It Forward- Advent 2020
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Joys of Advent – Joy
The third Sunday of Advent is Gaudete Sunday and is meant to remind us of the joy that the world experienced at the birth of Jesus, as well as the joy that the faithful have reached the midpoint of Advent. The candle is pink for Joy. We are 2 weeks away from the birth of Baby Jesus and some of [...]
Liturgical Reflection for 3rd Sunday of Advent (13 Dec 2020)
On this Gaudete (Rejoice) Sunday, through the Word of God, we reflect on our Advent journey and look forward to celebrating with overflowing joy, praise and thanksgiving for the coming of Christ. We hear in the Gospel of John (Jn 1:23) how St John the Baptist, all those years in the wilderness, according to the plan of God prepared the [...]
Liturgical Reflection for 2nd Sunday of Advent (6 Dec 2020)
As we look forward for the Second Coming of Christ with great anticipation and hope in the Second Sunday of Advent, we are called to prepare the way for His coming. In today’s First Reading, God’s faithfulness to His people is shown by how He prepares them for the release of captivity through Prophet Isaiah. He consoled and forgave when [...]
Joys of Advent – Faith
We are now into the 2nd Sunday of Advent. Advent is a chance to focus our thoughts on the gift God has given us in his son Jesus who stepped down from heaven and took the form of a man so that we might believe. The second candle which is purple or violet symbolizes faith is being lighted up. It is [...]
A Different Advent
The season of Advent begins on Sunday November 29th and lasts for the four week leading up to Christmas. The word Advent derives from the Latin word meaning coming. The Lord is coming. Advent is a season of preparation for his arrival. Its a joyous season and prayer, penance and fasting are appropriate during this season. Advent 2020 finds us [...]
Liturgical Reflection for 1st Sunday of Advent (29 Nov 2020)
Once again, we have entered the season of Advent; a season dedicated to the preparation of our hearts to receive Christ at Christmas and for the second coming of Jesus. It is a sacred time that calls us to repentance and hopeful longing for the Lord. In the first reading today, we hear the lament of the people; the cries [...]
Advent Promise Craft
As we are nearing the season of Advent, The Level 2 of catechism class was tasked to do Advent candles made of colored papers and toilet rolls with the virtues of Advent. Hope, Love, Joy and Peace The candles are part of the Advent wreath, and symbolize the passage through the 4 weeks of Advent. Each candle represents one of [...]
Liturgical Reflection for Christ The King (22 Nov 2020)
Solemnity of Christ the King This celebration is not at the level of a feast but at the level of a solemnity. It is the highest form of celebration in a liturgical setting. This is to indicate how important a place this recognition of our Lord Jesus Christ has in our liturgical setting. The Solemnity of our Lord [...]
Liturgical Reflection for 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (15 Nov 2020)
We gather this weekend to celebrate the 33rd of 34 weeks in Ordinary Times. It’s two weeks away before we start a new liturgical year. The black fog caused by COVID19 pandemic continues without abetting. Uncertainties surround our livelihood, health and personal freedom. The ancient Israelites, they had experienced repeated sudden disasters unlike those of C19. What gave them security? [...]