Advent Reflections Day 7 (6th December 2025) First Reading:Isaiah 30:19-21.23-26Psalm: 147: 1-2.3-4.5-6Gospel: Matthew 9:35-10:1, 5a, 6-8 To wait, in its simplest meaning, is to expect, to hold hope in our hearts for what has not yet appeared. But for many Christians, waiting can feel uncomfortable. It is often a silent season, a period where nothing […]
Advent Reflection Day 8 (7th December, 2025) First reading: Isaiah 11:1-10Psalm 72:1-2.7-8.12-13.17(R.cf.7)Second reading: Romans 15:4-9Gospel: Matthew 3: 1-12 ” Prepare the way for the Lord, make his paths Straight; all flesh shall see the salvation of God .” This season of Advent is a time of joyful anticipation and spiritual preparation for the celebration of […]
Advent Reflections Day 9 (8th December 2025) 1st Rdn: Gen 3:9-15.20Psalm 98:1bcde, 2-3ab. 3cd-4 (R. 1ab)2nd Rdn: Ephesians 1:3-6. 11-12Gos: Luke1:26b-38 Today, we take a break from the usual advent readings to celebrate the solemnity of the immaculate conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Through this solemnity, the church teaches us that Mary was conceived […]
Advent Reflections Day 10 (9th December 2025) First reading: Isa 40:1-11Psalm 96:1-2.3 and 10ac.11-12a.12b-13Gospel: Matthew 18:12-14 Advent is the season of joyful waiting, but it is also the season of divine comfort. The prophet Isaiah cries out today: “Comfort, give comfort to my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem.” God draws near to […]
Advent Reflections Day 11 (10th December, 2025) Ist rdn: Isaiah 40:25-31Psalm 103Gos: Matthew 11:28-30 As the Advent season unfolds, Christians around the world prepare to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ and anticipate His second coming. This sacred period offers a unique opportunity for reflection, renewal, and spiritual growth. In the midst of festive preparations, […]
Advent Reflections Day 17 (16th December 2025) First Reading: Zephaniah 3:1 -2.9-13Psalm 34:2-3.6-7.17-15.19 and 23 (R. see 7a)Gospel: Mathew 21:28-32 In the Gospel, Jesus warns us against mere lip service. To enter the Kingdom of God, it is not enough to profess faith with our words alone; we must also live it out through our […]
Advent Reflections Day 12 (11th December, 2025) First reading: Isaiah 41: 13-20Psalm 144 (145): 1,9-13aGospel: Matthew 11:11-15 Dear brothers and sisters, as we prepare for the joyful season of Christmas, which marks the celebration of the birth of Christ, be reminded beforehand that you have been Consecrated (set apart) for a divine purpose. You are […]
Advent Reflections Day 13 (12th December 2025) 1st reading: Isaiah 48:17-19Psalm 1:1-4,6Gospel: Matthew 11:16-19 Brethren, the readings of today all point to the incredible blessings attached to obedience and openness to God. In the first reading, Prophet Isaiah highlights God’s desire to bless His people through obedience as against the spiritual poverty and barrenness His […]
Advent Reflections Day 14 (13th December 2025) First reading: Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19Gospel: Matt 17: 9a, 10-13 In the first reading, we see the testament of the life of Prophet Elijah, a man of Fire. As recorded in verse 1, “the prophet stood up as a fire and his words burnt like a […]
Advent Reflections – Day 15 (14 DECEMBER 2025) First Reading: Isaiah 35: 1-6a, 10Psalm146: 6-7, 8-9a, 9bc-10Second Reading: James 5: 7-10Gospel: Matthew 11: 2-11 “Say to the fainthearted: Take courage, and fear not: behold your God will bring the revenge of recompense: God himself will come and will save you – Isa 35:4.” In a […]
