Monday, December 30, 2024 1 Jn 2:12-17; Lk 2:36-40 Today’s Gospel highlights Prophetess Anna’s encounter with Jesus at the temple. There is something unique about this encounter. After meeting with Jesus, Anna becomes a herald as she begins to talk about the child to those who are awaiting the redemption of Jerusalem. The prophetess symbolizes […]
Feast of the Holy Family Sunday, December 29, 2024 Sir 3:2-6,12-14; Col 3:12-21/3:12-17; Lk 2:41-52 The Feast of the Holy Family helps us live our vocation from the perspective of God. The title ‘Holy Family’ was given to the family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph not only because they were chosen by God to fulfill
Feast of St. John, Apostle and Evangelist Friday, December 27, 2024 1 Jn 1:1-4; Jn 20:1, 2-8 St. John, the son of Zebedee and Salome, is considered the same person as John the Evangelist, John of Patmos, and the Beloved Disciple. We have wonderful discipleship lessons from John’s life. 1.John, the beloved disciple, was with the
