Listening to the Lord's words will set you free.

The readings for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary time begins the journey through the ministry of Jesus. The Gospel of Luke reveals Jesus's mission to liberate us from the burdens of our daily lives. Come listen.

You are invited to a wedding - a Divine one!

This week's readings mark the transition to Ordinary time. It leads us through the "Ordinary" moments of Jesus's ministry - his teaching and miracles. Each moment is part of God's design to make us his people. Today's readings describe this design through a marriage metaphor.

The journey of professing joy.

The Christmas season concludes with the celebration of Jesus's baptism.  It marks the beginning of Jesus public ministry, which will culminate in his death and resurrection. Jesus's work is presented as a journey from sadness to joy. 

Readings here > https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011225.cfm

Christmas is four days away. Today's reflection reminds us that the Mystery of Incarnation and the Paschal Mystery are the two sides of the same coin. One is incomplete without the other. Enjoy and God bless!

Happy Gaudete Sunday!

The third Sunday of Advent is called "Gaudete Sunday". The latin word "Gaudette" means "Rejoice". The rejoicing not from material prosperity but genuine joy from eager anticipation of God's salvation. Rejoicing in God's presence even amid pain.

The time of grace or "kairos" is happening here and now to people who welcome the Word of God in the desert of their lives. How does this come about? 

Through "Metanoia" - the continuous transformation of minds and hearts so as to understand and share in God's "vision-mission" for all of humanity until "all flesh sees the salvation of God."

Find the Sunday readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120824.cfm

“Coming in Majesty”

Welcome to the start of the new liturgical year C!

As an expectant mother prepares for the arrival of her baby, every important event in our lives is preceded by a period of expectation and preparation.

The coming of Christ is such an event and consequently, the Church sets aside the period of Advent to help us to prepare for his arrival.

Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120124.cfm

A different Kingship

Christ the King concludes the liturgical year. Kingship is usually associated with abundant wealth, power and prestige. But what kind of a king is Jesus who enjoyed none of these privileges? How has Jesus's kingship manifested itself to you?

Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112424.cfm

Salvation through Jesus.

We have reached the end of the readings for the ordinary time.  Next Sunday's celebration of Christ the King has its own set of readings. Sunday's readings focus on the glorification of Jesus, and his return at the end of time as the saviour. Come help each other be prepared. 

Wisdom from widows

Two of today’s readings contain stories of widows in desperate life circumstances.

These stories teach essential lessons in recognizing and reaching for abundant and lasting life.

Come and find out.