Saturday, January 3, 2026 The Most Holy Name of Jesus Phil 2:1-11; Lk 2:21-24 The Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus invites us to invoke Jesus’ name as often as possible. Calling upon Jesus’ name above every other name could develop into a spiritual practice for Christians in this New Year. The etymology of […]
Friday, January 2, 2026 1 Jn 2:22-28; Jn 1:19-28 Today’s Gospel highlights John’s testimony about Jesus. Jews from Jerusalem thoroughly examine John’s identity through seven questions. Hence, the dialogue is not a casual conversation but a serious enquiry. Their intention is to force John to accept that he is the expected Messiah thanks to the
Thursday, January 1, 2026 Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Nm 6: 22-27; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, invites us to contemplate new beginnings from the eyes of God. It is quite surprising that when the world is lost in welcoming the first day of the new
