It is 30th December 2018. We celebrate the Solemnity of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. On the last Sunday of the calendar year, we are invited to offer, thank, and to ask for God’s blessings and guidance on all our families. The readings are from 1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28; the second reading […]

It is 29th December 2018. We celebrate the memorial of Saint Thomas Becket, bishop and martyr. A saintly bishop who was murdered by a king who opposed the Pontiff and his animation. St. Thomas Becket showed his love for the Lord and the Church by taking a stand which made him to sacrifice his own […]

It is 28th December 2018. We celebrate the Feast of the Holy Innocents, Martyrs. The entrance antiphon proclaims: The innocents were slaughtered as infants for Christ; spotless, they follow the Lamb and sing for ever: Glory to you, O Lord. The readings are from 1 John 1:5-2:2; and the Gospel from Matthew 2:13-18. To be […]

It is 27th December 2018. We celebrate the Feast of St John the Apostle and Evangelist. A beloved disciple of the Lord, (Jn.21:20) the author of a Gospel and three epistles and the Book of Revelation. The Lord Jesus could trust him so much to leave His Mother in his custody. The readings are from […]

It is 26th December 2018. We celebrate the Feast of St Stephen, the First Martyr and one of the seven deacons who rendered help to the Apostles. The readings are from Acts 6:8-10, 7:54-59; and the Gospel from Matthew 10:17-22. To be a Christian is to live up to the one in whom we put […]

It 25th December 2018. We celebrate the Nativity of the Lord, the Christmas. The entrance antiphon praises, “Let us all rejoice in the Lord, for our Saviour has been born in the world. Today true peace has come down to us from Heaven. The readings are from Isaiah 62:11-12; the second reading is from Titus […]

It is 24th December 2018. The readings are from 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16; and the Gospel from Luke 1:67-79. A few steps away from the manger of the Lord. It is the day for the Lord and Lord’s people. We need not just immerse only in decorating and being busy shopping but we […]

It is 22nd December 2018. The readings are from 1 Samuel 1:24-28; and the Gospel from Luke 1:46-56. A genuine gratefulness brings out joyfulness in our life. We are invited to reflect about two grateful women who sang the song of thanksgiving and joy. Most of us ask the Lord for this and that all […]

It is 21st December 2018. The readings are from Songs 2:8-14; and the Gospel from Luke 1:39-45. They say that some people come into our lives as a blessing and some others as a lesson. Are we a lesson or a blessing to others? Some of us consciously put on a kind of pride and […]

It is 20th December 2018. The readings are from Isaiah 7:10-14; and the Gospel from Luke 1:26-38. It is nearly impossible to discern and decide without the assistance of and surrender through prayer. At times, we are bombarded with the waves of emotional and spiritual decisive moments in our life. Among all the annunciation, we […]