It is 25th December 2016. We celebrate the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, the Christmas. Wishing you all a joyful and peaceful Christmas. May we accept the mystery of Incarnation of Christ Jesus humbly and willing to learn from the new born Saviour who is fully human and fully God. The readings are […]

It is 24th December 2016. The readings are from 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16; and the Gospel from Luke 1:67-79. In the first reading, we encounter King David who was embarrassed to hear that the Lord lives in a tent while he lives in an expensive palace made out of cedar wood. Hearing the […]

It is 23rd December 2016. The readings are from Malachi 3:1-4; 4:5-6 and the Gospel from Luke 1:57-66. In the first reading, God wishes to send a messenger to prepare before the arrival of God’s only Son Jesus. With the death of Malachi, the voice of prophets were silent for four hundred years. After that […]

It is 22nd December 2016. The readings are from 1 Samuel 1:24-28; and the Gospel from Luke 1:46-56. The first reading describes the birth of Samuel. It is the Magnificat of the Old Testament. The song of Hannah brings out the kindness, mercy and greatness of God in doing things for the lowly and humble. […]

It is 21st December 2016. The readings are from Songs 2:8-14 or Zephaniah 3:14-18; and the gospel from Luke 1:39-45. The first reading presents God as a groom inviting the beloved to come near to enjoy the peace and happiness. The passage is the poem of the bride to her beloved. She expresses her love. […]

It is 20th December 2016. The readings are from Isaiah 7:10-14; and the Gospel from Luke 1:26-38. The first readings once again presents the prophecy of Isaiah about the Messiah. God expects response from us no matter what the situation we are in. We cannot refuse God’s help believing in the support of human resources. […]

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 […]