It is 16th January 2017. The readings are from Hebrews 5:1-10; and the Gospel from Mark 2:18-22. The first reading continues to explain the identity of Christ contrasting with the High Priest of the Old Testament. The fundamental task of the priest is to bring God closer to the life of people. No one can […]
It is 15th January 2017. We celebrate the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings are from Isaiah 49:3, 5-6; the second reading is from 1 Corinthians 1:1-3; and the Gospel from John 1:29-34. The first reading presents the Servant of Yahweh to bring the salvation to the suffering humanity and will be the light […]
It is 14th January 2017. The readings are from Hebrews 4:12-16; and the Gospel from Mark 2:13-17. The first reading places the importance on the power of the Word of God and Jesus, the High Priest. The words of the person bring out the state of the mind. It is indeed the powerful instrument that […]
It is 13th January 2017. We celebrate the memorial of St. Hilary, the Bishop and the Doctor of the Church. He defended the Church against those who denied the divinity of Christ. He is invoked against snakes. The readings are from Hebrews 4:1-5, 11; and the Gospel from Mark 2:1-12. The first reading speaks about […]
It is 12th January 2017 . The readings are from Hebrews 3:7-14; and the Gospel from Mark 1:40-45. The first reading points out how people of Israel rebelled against God and Moses. It was a wilful pushing God away from their lives. When we continue to live in sin, we harden our hearts and develop […]
It is 11th January 2017. The readings are from Hebrews 2:14-18; and the Gospel from Mark 1:29-39. The first reading highlights the humanity of Jesus and Jesus, as the healer. In order to redeem us all, Christ had to come among us seen in the human flesh. Jesus knew what the struggles we humans go […]
It is 9th January 2017. We celebrate the feast day of the Baptism of the Lord. The readings are from Is.42:1-4,6-7; the second reading is from Act.10:34-38 and the Gospel from Mt. 3:13-17. The first reading assures God is delighted in each one of us and desires us to be the light of the nations. […]
It is 08th January 2017. We celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. The readings are from Isaiah 60:1-6; the second reading from Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6; and the Gospel from Matthew 2:1-12. The Epiphany means the manifestation of God to all people. It is the time to adore and pay homage to the […]