Sunday, November 30, 2025 First Sunday of Advent Is 2:1-5; Rom 13:11-14; Mt 24:37-44 As we light the candle of hope on the first Sunday of Advent, the Day of the Lord invites us to blend ethical living with our hope. The readings explain that awaiting the Lord’s coming should be coupled with an active, […]
Saturday, November 29, 2025 Dan 7:15-27; Lk 21:34-36 Today’s Gospel highlights the connection between anxieties of daily life and distraction from the things of the Lord. It is true that Jesus warns his disciples about carousing and drunkenness, as they impede their vigilance. However, the modern crisis points to work or career addiction, which is
Thursday, November 27, 2025 Dan 6:12-28; Lk 21:20-28 Today’s Gospel highlights that Christian life is nourished and strengthened by hope. The first part of the Gospel presents Jesus’ prophecy of Jerusalem’s future destruction. The picture of the Holy City’s destruction is more frightening. Wars, calamities, and persecutions are daunting realities, too. Yet, what gives us
