Saturday, December 9, 2023 Isaiah 30:19-21, 23-26; Matthew 9:35-10:1,5,6-8 In today’s Gospel, there are significant lessons from Jesus’ words and ministry. 1.The mission of Jesus is summarized by his goodness to all. The multitude that followed Jesus experienced his goodness. That is why St. Luke wrote, ‘Jesus went about doing good’ (Acts 10:38). What a way […]
Friday, December 8, 2023 Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Genesis 3:9-15, 20; Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12; Luke 1:26-38 Today, we celebrate the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception! Mother Mary, the first and faithful disciple of God, helps us in our journey of discipleship. Mother Mary was chosen by God as His
Thursday, December 7, 2023 Isaiah 26: 1-6; Matthew 7:21,24-27 In today’s Gospel, Jesus explains the compatibility between word and deed. There goes an anecdote: ‘When asked, a speaker explained Christian love through an interesting comparison. ‘Imagine Bernard Shaw and a person with a mental illness on a raft that will only hold one of them. In
