Saturday, December 20, 2025 Is 7:10-14; Lk 1:26-38 In today’s Gospel, Mary’s fiat reveals her understanding of freedom. The Annunciation narrative is a testament to the fact that, though Mary had the freedom to opt out of God’s plan of salvation, she willingly entered into it to cooperate with God. Thus, her courage reflects her understanding of […]
Friday, December 19, 2025 Jud 13:2-7, 24-25a; Lk 1:5-25 Today’s Gospel highlights that true faith transcends weak human logic. Zechariah’s encounter with the angel Gabriel contains many lessons for us. 1. When angel Gabriel announces the good news of his fatherhood, Zechariah wonders, ‘How shall I know this?’ If we keenly observe, Zechariah’s question resembles
Thursday, December 18, 2025 Jer 23:5-8; Mt 1:18-25 In today’s Gospel, the spotlight falls on Joseph ahead of Christmas. It is interesting to think that the name Joseph, both in the Old Testament (Genesis) and in the New Testament, is connected to dreams. The Joseph of Genesis is an interpreter of dreams. The New Testament
