The Lord Has Clothed Me with the Garments of Salvation and Righteousness Introduction: May you continue to rejoice in the coming of the Lord Jesus into your life and may you assist others in recognizing His presence by giving witness to the Light. In the Northern Hemisphere, the days are getting shorter and shorter. Without artificial… Continue reading »
Advent II [B] Homecoming is the central theme of the Scripture readings for the Second Sunday of Advent. All three readings focus on the absolute necessity of our getting ready for Christ’s “Homecoming” into our hearts and lives by true repentance, reparation, prayer and the renewal of our lives. They also remind us that the… Continue reading »
ADVENT IV HOMILY ON LUKE 1:26-38 (L-17) Introduction: Today’s readings focus on the circumstances leading up to the first coming of Jesus, the event which sets the pattern for his coming to us now and at the end of time. The Gospel stresses the key role of Mary in the work of our salvation. In… Continue reading »
Synopsis of Advent III Gaudete Sunday John 1:6-8, 19-28 Introduction: The third Sunday of Advent is called “Gaudete Sunday” because the Mass for today (in its original Latin text), begins with the opening antiphon: “Gaudete in Domino semper” –“Rejoice in the Lord always.” To remind ourselves that we are preparing for the very joyful occasion of the… Continue reading »
One-page synopsis of Advent II Homily on Introduction: Homecoming is the central theme of the Scripture readings for the Second Sunday of Advent. All three readings focus on the absolute necessity of our getting ready for Christ’s “Homecoming” into our hearts and lives by true repentance, reparation, prayer and the renewal of our lives. They also remind us… Continue reading »
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT STAY AWAKE: This Sunday we begin the new Liturgical Year and the Season of Advent in preparation for the great feast of Christmas. Advent is a penitential time, though not so severe as Lent. The colour of the priest’s vestments this time is purple, reminding us of the purple worn in… Continue reading »
Synopsis: Advent I Sunday [B] Homily on Mark 13:33-37 Introduction: The central theme of today’s readings is Jesus’ warning to us to be alert, watchful and prepared because Christ’s Second Coming, coinciding with the end of the world, can occur at any time. People, in general, used to have a paranoid fear about the end… Continue reading »