The Word Became Flesh
Reflection on the Gospel of the Seventh Day (Friday) In The Octave of Christmas John 1:1-18 We are now in the Octave of Christmas celebrating the gift of grace and truth in the form of Jesus. The law given through Moses was replaced by the incarnation of God in the form a baby, and through […]
The Return to Nazareth
Reflection on the Gospel of the Sixth Day (Thursday) In The Octave of Christmas Luke 2:36-40 The Prophetess Anna praised God and spoke about the child Jesus, recognising him as the saviour who will redeem the whole world. She everyday spent time in prayer, praise and worship and supported this with fasting. She was blessed […]
Jesus Is Presented in the Temple
Reflection on the Gospel of the Fifth Day (Wednesday) In The Octave of Christmas Luke 2:22-35 Mary and Joseph come to the Temple for the purification rite, and offer a poor Person’s offering; a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons. Jesus as Mary’s First Born (that does not mean Mary had other children), requires […]
The Escape to Egypt & The Massacre of the Infants
Reflection on the Gospel of the Fourth Day (Tuesday) In The Octave of Christmas (Feast: The Holy Innocents) Matthew 2:13-18 The massacre of the Infants is a great horror event in the Bible, next to only killing of the Messiah-God by the Jews. There are no explanations that can be offered by me at present […]
Peter and John at the Tomb of Jesus
Reflection on the Gospel of the Third Day (Monday) In The Octave of Christmas (Feast: St. John Apostle and Evangelist) John 20:2-8 In all the four Gospels we find the one to witness the stone rolled away and the empty tomb first is Mary Magdelene. In those days a woman was not given the respect […]
The Boy Jesus in the Temple
Reflection on the Gospel of the Sunday: Feast Of The Holy Family(Feast: The Holy Family) Luke 2:41-52 After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers. What stood out for me […]
The Word Became Flesh
Reflection on the Gospel of the Saturday In The Fourth Week Of Advent John 1:1-18 In the beginning when God created the heaven and earth, the earth was formless, void and darkness covered the surface of the earth. God brought light and life to the earth through his word. Later this word became flesh and […]
Zechariah’s Prophecy
Reflection on the Gospel of the Friday In The Fourth Week Of Advent Luke 1:67-79 The gospel passages since last week are a build up to the Christmas Story. In today’s passage Luke is highlighting the point that God is fulfilling his promise by raising a mighty saviour from the House of David; the promise […]
The Birth of John the Baptist
Reflection on the Gospel of the Thursday In The Fourth Week Of Advent Luke 1:57-66 Zechariah and Elizabeth were abundantly blessed by the Lord for their humble relationship and service. In spite of difficult situations, the Lord was graciously kind to them. The gift of John the Baptist is just one example, of His kindness […]
Mary’s Song of Praise
Reflection on the Gospel of the Wednesday In The Fourth Week Of Advent Luke 1:46-56 Mary’s Magnificat echoes her desire for God, and how God is fulfilling her desire; by completing His promise to redeem humanity by bringing it back in His presence. God has honoured her, in making her the mother of Israel’s God-Messiah. The […]