“The New from the Old”
In today’s readings, we listen to
the story of our salvation, which began from the prophets and fulfilled in
Jesus Christ our Lord. The first reading from the letter to Hebrews reminded us
the priesthood of Jesus. The priesthood of Jesus, which was traced from the Old
Testament. Jesus came to fulfil high priest in which...
Sunday, January 15, 2023
Friday, January 13, 2023
Reflection for 13th January 2023
First Reading: 4:5-11Gospel 2:1-12Faith is the bloodstream and heart of the sincere prayer.
The First reading
and gospel are centered on faith, as we have heard in the gospel of (Mark
2:1-12), when Jesus went back to his home in Capernaum, many people gathered and
filled the house so that there was no space at the door and preached...
Reflection for 11th January 2023
1st Reading: Heb 2:14-18Gospel: Mk 1:29-39In the readings of today, there are two themes that resound
boldly: the call and the Mission of the Apostles. The scene presented to us
today of the Healing of Simon’s mother in-Law is very close to the call
narrative of the first four disciples, Peter, and his fellow fishermen, by the
sea of Galilee. The disciples...
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Reflection for 10th January 2023
1st Reading: HEB 2:5-12GOSPEL :MARK 1:21-28The
first reading from Hebrews, gives us an opportunity to reflect on God’s
mercy and grace in our lives. God made Christ lower than the angels so that
we can attain eternal salvation. In fact, all things are subjected to Christ, but we are not able to see his presence in our lives. The one who is crowned
with...
Sunday, January 8, 2023
REFLECTION OF MONDAY 9th JANUARY 2023
First Reading: Heb 1:1-6 Gospel: Mk 1:14-20Today
marks the beginning of Ordinary time in the Liturgical Calendar of the Catholic
Church. Constituting of 33-34 Sundays, Ordinary time is divided into two
sections. The seasons mainly concern Christ's preaching and ministry. The term 'Ordinary'
comes from Latin 'Ordinalis' meaning numbered,...
Friday, January 6, 2023
Reflection for Friday 06 January 2023: Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
Kenny
Rogers, an American musician once said, “if you want to see the wonders of age,
follow the evening star”. I’m sure his statement must have been inspired by the
story of the star which we just heard in the Gospel. Today we celebrate the
revelation of God in his Son,...
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Reflection for 3rd January 2023: 1st Reading; 1Jn 2:29-3:6, Gospel: Jn 1:29-34
As we
continue celebrating the nativity of our Lord, we are invited to reflect upon
our status before God in the course of time and the essence for the redemptive
act of Jesus.
The Church
according to her tradition teaches that, originally man was blessed with three
gifts, that is to say: holiness, integrity and immortality. God...
