Tuesday, December 31, 2024 1 Jn 2:18-21; Jn 1:1-18 The Hymn on the Word highlights the rejection that Jesus is subject to in history. The beautiful hymn celebrates the preexistent Word and its activity in creation. It underlines the fact of Jesus’ incarnation only with the purpose of enabling humans to partake of divine fulness. […]
Monday, December 30, 2024 1 Jn 2:12-17; Lk 2:36-40 Today’s Gospel highlights Prophetess Anna’s encounter with Jesus at the temple. There is something unique about this encounter. After meeting with Jesus, Anna becomes a herald as she begins to talk about the child to those who are awaiting the redemption of Jerusalem. The prophetess symbolizes
Feast of the Holy Family Sunday, December 29, 2024 Sir 3:2-6,12-14; Col 3:12-21/3:12-17; Lk 2:41-52 The Feast of the Holy Family helps us live our vocation from the perspective of God. The title ‘Holy Family’ was given to the family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph not only because they were chosen by God to fulfill
