Reflections

1st Reading      Baruch 5:1-9 2nd Reading     Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 Gospel             Luke 3:1-6 The voice of John in the desert calls us towards an authentic response to God who comes into our lives. The encounter of man with God calls towards conversion and rectification of self. “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths,”…

Catholic faith communities must also see the ecumenical relevance of the synodal process The central theme of the synodal process points to communion—koinonia, a key element of ecumenism. The Roman Catholic faith communities must also see the ecumenical relevance of the synodal process, while it is important to deal first with the internal aspects of…

1st Reading      Jeremiah 33:14-162nd Reading     1 Thessalonians 3:12-4:2Gospel             Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 This Sunday, we begin a new Liturgical Year. The Season of Advent reminds us of two things: first, the First Coming of Jesus or the Incarnation of God. Second, it reminds us also of Christ return in glory to judge the living and…

1st Reading      Daniel 7:13-14 2nd Reading     Revelation 1:5-8 Gospel             John 18:33b-37 Reflection: As we end the Liturgical Year, the last Sunday in Ordinary Time is the celebration of the Solemnity of Christ the King. As we end the year, we are reminded again by the Church that the sum of all our human experience should always end with the Kingship…

1st Reading      Daniel 12:1-32nd Reading     Hebrews 10:11-14, 18Gospel             Mark 13:24-32 As we are about end the Liturgical Year, our readings this Sunday invite us to re-examine our goals in life. Our lives are determined by the goal that we set. So, we have to be conscious of our choices. The Lord Jesus in our Gospel…

1st Reading – Jeremiah 31:7-9 2nd Reading – Hebrews 5:1-6 Gospel – Mark 10:46-52 “What do you want me to do for you?” These are the words of Jesus to Bartimaeus who called out to Him in need. These are the words of God to us. We who are suffering, in pain, in anguish, and in…

1st Reading      Isaiah 53:10-112nd Reading     Hebrews 4:14-16Gospel             Mark 10:35-45 Am I still aware of why am I here in this world? Am I still in touched with my vocation as a Christian and as a person in my community? These are the question we have to ponder this Sunday. There are many of us who…

1st Reading: Wisdom 7:7-112nd Reading: Hebrews 4:12-13Gospel: Mark 17-30 What do you seek in life? What is your life’s goal? These are questions that we have to answer as we continue our journey in this world. We have to be clear of our goals in life and be ready to face the consequences of our…

1st Reading      Genesis 2:18-242nd Reading     Hebrews 2:9-11Gospel             Mark 10:2-16 Our readings this Sunday invite us to take a deeper look on the Sacrament of Marriage. Today, many have lost the sense of what this Sacrament is all about. We can see at times that this has become a fashion show, a show of wealth, a…

1st Reading        Isaiah 50:4c-9a2nd Reading       James 2:14-18Gospel              Mark 8:27-35 When hardship, pain, and suffering surround us, how do we deal with them? Our 1st Reading this Sunday from the Prophet Isaiah reminds us of the reality of suffering and pain. The suffering-servant of God endures through all the pains that come from those who…