Christmas Novena – Day 1 Saturday, December 16, 2023 The phrase ‘God becoming a man’ presents a contradiction because God the Almighty cannot be and become a powerless human. It is as contradictory as hot and cold, day and light, and east and west. As contradictory as it is, it is the mystery of the […]
Sunday, December 17, 2023 Third Sunday of Advent Is 61:1-2,10-11; 1 Thess 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8;19-28 We light the ‘joy’ candle as we are celebrating the third Sunday of Advent. The readings of the day proclaim joy at God’s coming. The first reading highlights the prophet’s identity and mission. That ‘Isaiah’s vocation is ordained for mission’ is what
Saturday, December 16, 2023 Sir 48:1-4;9-11; Mt 17:9,10-13 Today’s Gospel invites us to possess true knowledge of Jesus in order to love him more fully. The Gospel conversation takes place when Jesus, along with his disciples, is coming down Mount Tabor after his transfiguration. The disciples just witnessed Elijah talking to Jesus. They look confused.
