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 […]
Embracing the Spirit of Advent: Lessons for a Meaningful Celebration
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, […]
Obedience to God
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 […]