Jesus’ Transfiguration
On Mount Moriah, Abraham was tested. On Mount Tabor, the Transfiguration occurred. On Mount Calvary, Jesus was crucified. In the Bible, mountains are special places.
Unclean
Unclean, unclean most of us consider ourselves unclean especially with regards to sin. In the First Reading, Moses and Aaron are concerned with leprosy being a state of uncleanness while in the Second Reading Paul condemns the attitude of a divides church for Jews or Gentiles.
At Last He Sent His Son
With Authority comes power and with power comes responsibility. People can therefore use authority to coerce others or to bring a positive change in others.
The Epiphany of the Lord
Arise, shine, for your light has come,
and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.
Hail Mary! Filled With Grace!
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Jesus Light and Hope of the World!
Today’s readings ask us to rejoice. It’s time for the coming of the Messiah and his kingdom. The promise of Salvation to all is freely available through the anointed one who brings the Gospel.
A New Exodus!
In the First Reading taken from the Book of Isaiah. The people of Israel are asked to prepare themselves to meet the Messiah. However, we now know that it would be over half a millennium later that the prophecy of Isaiah would be fulfilled with John the Baptist repeating the message of prophet Isaiah. That’s a long time of waiting.
Be Watchful, The Bridegroom is Near
It’s the first Sunday of Advent. A season to prepare our hearts and encounter Jesus anew. In the First Reading taken from the book of Isaiah, the people of Israel are struggling to be holy but yet the Lord never gives up on them. He is the Potter who has a perfect plan but we must be the clay soft to his creative fingers. But often God finds us rigid and is unable to work with us. Yet, the truth is that God has bestowed every blessing and grace on us through his son, our Lord Jesus Christ.
The Judgment of the Nations
Reflection on the Gospel of the Thirty-Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time SOLEMNITY: OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, THE KING OF THE UNIVERSE Matthew 25: 31-46 Judgement day is one day certain. On that day shall we truly know if we have been faithful children of God. God is Good and he is so good that […]
The Parable of the Talents
Reflection on the Gospel of the Thirty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time Matthew 24: 14-30 Imagine a Q&A between Adam and Eve Adam: Who made you? Eve: Our Father and Creator, The Almighty God Adam: Why did God create you after me? Eve: I’m not sure but I think the serpent has the answer Now […]