Preparing for Marriage- First things First Part 1
From the very beginning, God’s intention for marriage was growth and fruitfulness. Marriage is therefore not merely companionship: it is a sacred partnership designed for spiritual, emotional, physical, and generational growth. In our evolving world, it is often easy to prepare for a wedding ceremony. We spend months planning clothes, venues, décor, and celebrations. Yet […]
WHILE IT WAS STILL DARK
All through his time with his disciples, Jesus had always made it known that the pinnacle of his earthly mission was to die for mankind. In Luke 24:7(NIV), He says to them “The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.” Thus, […]
Waiting on God: The Path, The Promise, and The Purpose
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 […]
Be Ready For the Lord- Luke 3:4-6
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 […]
Highly regarded and greatly beloved – Dan 10:11 (Amplified Bible)
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 […]
LOOKING UP TO THE GOD OF COMFORT
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 […]