Mary treasured all these things in Her Heart On the first Christmas night, Mary had visitors she did not expect. These were the lowly shepherds who proceeded to share with her the revelation that had been given to them by the angels. God our Father made the proclamation through the angels to the simple shepherds. Even as she was joyful [...]
Christmas is the promise made good - a promise that God our Father made to Adam and Eve. In Genesis 3:15, the Lord God said to the serpent, the devil,’ I will make you enemies of each other; you and the woman, your offspring her offspring. It will crush your head and you will strike its heel.’ The offspring of [...]
Matthew 1: 18 – 24: “… Do not be afraid…” “Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel” which means “God is with us” Luke: 1 – 38: “I am the handmade of the Lord, may it be done to me according to Your Word” Mary’s full obedience [...]
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 [...]
“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 [...]
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 [...]
This Sunday’s readings challenge us to live courageously according to the values of God - which often go against those of the world. The first reading provides a perfect example of attempts to live holy lives in a world that does not understand us at all. It calls us to examine how we live our lives for Christ even in [...]
Once again the Lord calls us to conversion and repentance for His great love and mercy is boundless. The story of Zacchaeus (yes, another tax collector!) shows us the faith and humility we need to facilitate salvation. In the reflection on the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, tax collectors were despised and hated in first-century Israel for collaborating with the [...]