As the Beloved of God, we are also called to bring justice and salvation to peopleBAPTISM OF THE LORD (A) : Sunday 11th January 2026Is 42:1-4, 6-7; Ps 28(29):1-4, 9-10; Act 10:34-38; Mt 3:13-17 (Ps Prop) The Baptism of the Lord is a powerful moment for Jesus. He is anointed by the Spirit and affirmed…
Lord, help me to serve You with passion and enthusiasm, giving our best at all times for Your Greater GlorySaturday after Epiphany Sunday : 10th January 20261 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6, 9; Jn 3:22-30 (Ps Wk II) What are the last words of John the Baptist in today’s Gospel? “He must grow greater, I must…
The Holy Spirit (witness of the Spirit) is present in the life and experience of the Christian community, Friday after Epiphany Sunday : 9th January 20261 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16 (Ps Wk II) In today’s first reading, John is arguing against some teachers who were misguiding the early Christian community. He is…
Bring the Gospel to life – through action, and not just with mere words: We are called to love and to serve. Thursday after Epiphany Sunday : 8th January 20261 Jn 4:19-5:4; Ps 71 (72):1-2, 14-15, 17; Lk 4:14-22 (Ps Wk II) The emphasis in the first reading from 1 John is on love. The…
ST RAYMOND OF PENYAFORT, Priest, pray for usWednesday after Epiphany Sunday : 7th January 20261 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 71 (72):1-2, 10-13; Mk 6:45-52 (Ps Wk II) Both, the first and Gospel readings today emphasise that spiritual growth is an ongoing journey of experiencing and accepting God's love, which in turn gives us the courage and…
Lord, ohelp me to carry out Your work of compassion in caring for others who are in need spiritually and materiallyTuesday after Epiphany Sunday : 6th January 20261 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 71 (72):1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44 (Ps Wk II) The Gospel shows the striking contrast between Jesus’ response and that of the disciples. They were…
Being in the Kingdom of God is to live in a loving relationship with Him and let Him rule over your lifeMonday after Epiphany Sunday : 5th January 20261 Jn 3:22-4:6; Ps 2:7-8, 10-11; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 (Ps Wk II) In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus’ public ministry begins on a two-point imperative: repentance and…
It is up to each person to look out for Him, for the Lord is in our midst. His name is: Immanuel – God-with-us. EPIPHANY OF THE LORD : Sunday 4th January 2026Is 60:1-6; Ps 71 (72):1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 (Ps Prop) The Epiphany of the Lord, while marking the end…
How is your reverence for the name of Jesus? The Most Holy Name of Jesus : Saturday 3rd January 20261 Jn 2:29-3:6; Ps 97 (98):1, 3-6; Jn 1:29-34 (Ps Wk I) At Christmas, we are drawn to the nativity scene where the infant Jesus’ parents, wise men and shepherds pay homage to this new-born King;…
Are you able to leave ego behind in the practice of your faith and in your dealings with others? Is Jesus Christ the centre of your life?Christmas Weekday : Friday 2nd January 20261 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 97 (98):1-4; Jn 1:19-28 (Ps Wk I) John’s letter was unsparing in its denunciation of former members of his…