It is 19th December 2016. The readings are from Judges 13:2-7, 24-25; and the Gospel from Luke 1:5-25. The first reading presents the birth of Samson who became the judge and leader of God’s people during the time of great trouble. It is the plan of God for God’s own people. In order to make […]

It is 18th December 2016. It is the fourth Sunday of Advent. The readings are from Isaiah 7:10-14; the second reading is from Romans 1:1-7; and the Gospel from Matthew 1:18-24. The first reading is a reminder for all those who fail to put the trust in the Lord. No matter how seriously threatened by […]

It is 17th December 2016. The readings are from Genesis 49:2, 9-10; and the Gospel from Matthew 1:1-17. The first reading presents us with the future glory of Israel lies hidden in the arrival of Messiah. It was not only a blessing but a prophecy from Jacob to all his sons. “The sceptre shall not […]

It is16th December 2016. The readings are from Isaiah 56:1-3, 6-8; and the Gospel from John 5:33-36. The first reading describes the intention of God wishes to gather God’s people under the roof of God’s love. Our existence has a meaning in so far as we have the luxury and privilege to worship God on […]

It is 15th December 2016. The readings are from Isaiah 54:1-10; and the Gospel from Luke 7:24-30. The first reading declares us that the Lord will be merciful towards us and therefore we will be blessed all through our lives. “For the mountains may depart and the hills be shaken, but my love for you […]

It is 14th December 2016. We celebrate the memorial of St John of the Cross, Priest and the Doctor of the Church. The readings are from Isaiah 45:6-8; 18,21b-25 and the Gospel from Luke 7:19-23. The first reading brings out the uncompromising image of our ever loving and constantly protecting God. There is none like […]

It is 13th December 2016. We celebrate the memorial of St Lucy, Virgin & Martyr. The readings are from Zephaniah 3:1-2, 9-13; and the Gospel of Matthew 21:28-32. The first reading echoes the prophecy of Isaiah that the Lord desires truth for the people and willing to remove the shame of the people. The passage […]

It is 12th December 2016. The readings are from Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17; and the Gospel from Matthew 21:23-27. The first reading is a poem by Balaam in which the Lord instructs that one from the tribe of Jacob shall take the leadership and he will be a great king. “I see him but not in […]

It is 10th December 2016. The readings are from Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11 and the Gospel from Matthew 17:10-13. The first reading reminds us about all that Elijah did and informs us about his coming again. “Lo, I will send you the prophet Elijah before the great and terrible day of the Lord comes. He will […]

It is 9th December 2016. The readings are from Isaiah 48:17-19 and the Gospel from Matthew 11:16-19. The first reading brings out the wish and the desire of the Lord for God’s people. Our happiness and security is guaranteed if only we are faithful to the Lord and the Lord’s ways. God teaches the best […]