It is 29th November 2020. We enter the First Sunday of Advent. We begin the new church year. Advent means coming. The readings are from Isaiah 63:16b-17; 64:1, 3b-8; the second reading is from 1Corinthians 1:3-9; and the Gospel from Mark 13:33-37. We are invited to reflect on Hope as we read about the […]
It is 28th November 2020. The readings are from Revelation 22:1-7; and the Gospel from Luke 21:34-36. We are on the last day of our liturgical year. We reflect on the end times and a new life in the Spirit to experience the unlimited joy. We are invited to enter from darkness to light, […]
It is 27th November 2020. The readings are from Revelation 20:1-4, 11-21:2; and the Gospel from Luke 21:29-33. Judgement based on our love for the Lord and the Word. We will all have the judgement of God based on our faith and what did we do with our faith to the humanity around. New […]
It is 26th November 2020. We celebrate the memorial of St. John Berchmans, the patron of Altar Servers. The readings are from Revelation 18:1-2, 21-23, 19:1-3, 9; and the Gospel from Luke 21:20-28 Just a few days to complete the liturgical year, we continue to reflect the struggle against the evil. In every struggle, […]
It is 25th November 2020. We celebrate the memorial of St Catherine of Alexandria, virgin and martyr. The readings are from Revelation 15:1-4; and the Gospel from Luke 21:12-19. We are strengthened in faith and faithfulness during adversity than prosperity. In his riches, man lacks wisdom. (Ps.49:20). Our quality of our character is tested […]
It is 24th November 2020. We celebrate the memorial of St Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions, Martyrs. The readings are from Revelations 14:14-19; and the Gospel from Luke 21:5-11. The responsorial Psalm acclaims, “The Lord comes to judge the earth.” (Ps.96:13) We all believe and accept the Second coming of our Lord and the inevitable […]
It is 23rd November 2020. We celebrate the memorial of St Columban, Abbot and St. Clement Pope and martyr. The readings are from Revelations 14:1-5; and the Gospel from Luke 21:1-4. Someone told me once when I was building the churches in Zimbabwe that give God the best and nothing less than the best, […]
It is 22nd November 2020. We celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Christ the King. The readings are from Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17; the second reading is from 1Corinthians 15:20-26, 28; and the Gospel from Matthew 25:31-46. We are at the crown of all celebration at the liturgical year inviting us to examine our selfless […]
It is 21st November 2020. We celebrate the memorial of Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This day is celebrated to honour the role of Mary in the salvation of humankind. Right from the start She was empowered by the Holy Spirit to offer herself as self-oblation to God. The readings are from Rev […]
It is 20th November 2020. The readings are from Revelation 10:8-11; and the Gospel from Luke 19:45-48. Correlation between pain and joy is seen in bitter and sweet. “Take it and eat; it will be bitter to your stomach but sweet.” (Rev.10:10). The Word of God is so sweet and joy when we read […]