By both His appearing and the manner of His appearing (the Incarnation), the infant Jesus was the Epiphany, the revelation of the saving love of God for His people. The term ‘Epiphany’ literally means to reveal, manifest or show forth. We also need to be aware of the personal epiphanies, or signposts, that occur in […]
Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
This Sunday marks the beginning of the Jubilee Year 2025 – Pilgrims of Hope. There is no better model for this than the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, whose feast we celebrate today. Let’s pray that inspired by their example and presence in our lives, every family will become a sign of God’s […]
4th Sunday of Advent, Year C, bulletin now available
Thought for the week 2000 years ago God came among us as tiny baby born to a poor Middle-Eastern couple who washed Him and wrapped Him in a cloth. We have since wrapped this miraculous gift of God’s self-giving in many layers of our own cultural traditions – trees, lights, tinsel, lavish gifts, sumptuous food […]
3rd Sunday of Advent, Year C, bulletin now available
How has the Good News been a source of joy in your life? Paul’s encouragement to the Philippians was to be mindful of the joy brought about by God’s nearness in their hearts. This mindfulness ought to form part of our daily routine in life. It does not only free us from unnecessary anxieties; it […]