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 […]
Consecrated for a purpose – Philippians 2:13
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 […]
The Dividends of Listening to God (Isaiah 48:18-19)
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 […]
A Man of Fire
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 […]
Don’t give up on God, He cares for you!
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 […]