Lord, guide us to examine the inclinations of our hearts FOURTH WEEK OF ADVENT (C) : Monday 23rd December 2024Mal. 3:1-4, 23-24; Ps. 24:4-5, 8-9, 10, 14; Lk. 1:57-66 (Ps. Wk. IV) The prophecy of Prophet Malachi portrays John the Baptist as herald to the Lord who will act as refiner and purifier of silver…
Lord, may we be attuned to Your joyous greetings and pass the joy to othersFOURTH WEEK OF ADVENT (C) : Sunday 22nd December 2024Mic. 5:1-4 ; Ps. 79: 2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Hebr 10: 5-10; Lk. 1:39-45 (Ps. Wk. IV) Anawim is a Hebrew word from the Old Testament that describes the remnant of Israel who…
Lord, may we be attuned to Your joyous greetings and pass the joy to othersTHIRD WEEK OF ADVENT (C) : Saturday 21st December 2024Song 2:8-14 or Zeph. 3:14-18a; Ps. 32:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk. 1:39-45 (Ps. Wk. III) The Song of Songs chanted a rhyme, “The rains are over, the flowers appear, the season of glad…
Lord God, be gracious to our hearts longing to welcome YouTHIRD WEEK OF ADVENT (C) : Friday 20th December 2024Is. 7:10-14; Ps. 23:1-6; Lk. 1:26-38 (Ps. Wk. III) Prophet Isaiah had us revisit the ordeal of King Ahaz who was perturbed by the demands of the kingdom of Syria and Israel to battle against Assyria.…
Lord, help me to wholeheartedly conform to Your will and wayTHIRD WEEK OF ADVENT (C) : Thursday 19th December 2024Jdg. 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps. 70:3-6, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 (Ps. Wk. III) The Book of Judges relates to us that during the reign of the Philistines over the Israelites, an angel of the Lord came to visit…
Lord, purify our desires, that our actions truly be humane and holy THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT (C) : Wednesday 18th December 2024Jer. 23:5-8; Ps. 71:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt. 1:18-24 (Ps. Wk. III) The prophet Jeremiah (prophesied between 626 - 586 B.C.) spoke about the raising up of a “...virtuous Branch {Messianic title — Is 4:2}...…
Lord, deepen our faith in YouTHIRD WEEK OF ADVENT (C) : Tuesday 17th December 2024Gen 49: 1-2, 8-10; (Ps) 71: 1-4, 7-8, 17; Mt. 1: 1-17 (Ps. Wk. III) Have you ever been awed by the intricacy of your own ancestral roots? Reading the ancestry of Jesus in Advent gives us a richer and more…
God never cease to bless our day THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT (C) : Monday 16th December 2024Num 24:2-7, 15-17; Ps. 24: 4-9; Mt. 21: 23-27 (Ps. Wk. III) Advent is also a season of awe and marvel because our eyes are opened to see the fulfillment of the many incidents and prophecies of the prophets…
ADVENT prepares our hearts to be more docile to gratitude - Give thanks!THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT (C) : 15th December 2024Zeph 3:14-18; (R. Ps.) Is 12: 2-6; Phil 4: 4-7; Lk 3: 10-18 (Ps. Wk. III) The apparent delight of Prophet Zephaniah to proclaim that God will redeem Israel burst into his urging everyone to…
St John of the Cross, Priest & Doctor, pray for usSECOND WEEK OF ADVENT (C) : Saturday, 14th December 2024Ecclus 48: 1-4, 9-11; Ps. 79: 2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Mt. 17: 10-13 (Ps. Wk. II) Prophet Elijah’s deeds were many. He performed many miracles and defended the religion of Israel against idolatry. Finally, rather than letting…