Joseph put his trust in the angel who visited him—and that made all the difference!4th Sunday of Advent (A) : Monday 22nd December 20251 Sam 1:24-28; (Rs Ps) 1 Sam 2:1, 4-8; Lk 1:46-56 (Ps Wk IV) What is God like? How would you describe God? Today’s Scripture answers this question through two women: Hannah…
Joseph put his trust in the angel who visited him—and that made all the difference!4th Sunday of Advent (A) : Sunday 21st December 2025Is 7:10-14; Ps 23 (24):1-6; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24 (Ps Wk IV) In relating the story of Jesus' birth, Matthew presents Joseph as caught in a terrible dilemma—his betrothed is with child,…
Mary challenges us not only to hear and receive but to interiorise, and to conceive Christ within, so that we may become living tabernacles of His presence.3rd Sunday of Advent (A) : Saturday 20th December 2025Is 7:10-14; Ps 23 (24):1-6; Lk 1:26-38 (Ps Wk III) Today, the Church sings the great O Antiphon in the…
Be faithful and patient as we wait for prayers to be answered. Trust in the Word of God, and God's promptings in our daily lives.3rd Sunday of Advent (A) : Friday 19th December 2025Jdg 13:2-7,24-25; Ps 70(71):3-6, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 (Ps Wk III) The story of Samson’s birth begins with the story of the wife…
When times are difficult, hope in the Lord, and stay strong. God journeys with us during challenging as well as good times3rd Sunday of Advent (A) : Thursday 18th December 2025Jer 23:5-8; Ps 71 (72):1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-24 (Ps Wk III) “See, the days are coming.” (Jer 23:5) This phrase is echoed with great…
There is no perfect family tree... God can make crooked lines straight! All we need to do is to cooperate with Him and God will do the rest.3rd Sunday of Advent (A) : Wednesday 17th December 2025Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 71 (72):1-4, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 (Ps Wk III) Why is genealogy important? Many people…
God is still speaking to us patiently, calling, correcting and comforting us. He does not reject us for our “No,” rather He waits for our hearts to change.3rd Sunday of Advent (A) : Tuesday 16th December 2025Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Ps 33 (34):2-3, 6-7, 16, 18-19, 23; Mt 21:28-32 (Ps Wk III) Today’s readings remind us…
True faith requires humility to acknowledge God’s work, even when it challenges personal or institutional prerogatives3rd Sunday of Advent (A) : Monday 15th December 2025Num 24:2-7, 15-17; Ps 24 (25):4-6, 7a-9; Mt 21:23-27 (Ps Wk III) The word “authority” comes from the Latin “auctoritas,” which means “to increase.” A person with “authority” is not just…
Difficulties and resistance that we face are ultimately for our benefit. Even Jesus had to endure suffering! Difficulty is never a time to give up or doubt God because God is with us through it all.3rd Sunday of Advent (A) : Sunday 14th December 2025Is 35:1-6,10; Ps 145 (146):6-10; Jam 5:7-10; Mt 11:2-11 (Ps Wk…
ST LUCY, Virgin & Martyr , pray for us2nd Sunday of Advent (A) : Saturday 13th December 2025Ec 48:1-4,9-12; Ps 79(80):2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:10-13 (Ps Wk II) Precede to prepare. What or who comes before is to make ready for the One who is to come after. In today’s Scripture passages, we have Elijah…