Fr Nelson Lobo OFM Cap (Micah 5: 1-4a; Psalm 80; Hebrews 10: 5-10; Luke 1: 39-45) FIRST READING: The Time is the 8th century before Christ’s birth. The place is Judah, which was commonly referred to as the Southern Kingdom. Assyria had arisen as a world military and political power. In fact, Assyria had successfully invaded […]
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Pink Candle: it represents joy and anticipation of Christmas. Readings: 1. Zep 3:14-18a: Song of Joy 2. Responsorial Psalm Is 12:2-3,4,5-6 3. Phil 4:4-7: Rejoice in the Lord Always. 4. Gospel Luke 3:10-18: what shall we do? Gaudete in Domino Sempre (Rejoice in the Lord always). Today we are celebrating the Gaudete Sunday: the joyful
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second Candle – of Peace Readings: First: Baruch 5:1-9. Responsorial Psalm 126: 1-2, 2-3,4-5,6 Second: Phil 1:4-6, 8-11. Gospel: Luke 3:1-6. Introduction: Psalm 125 sets us a tone to understand the pains and joys of life. It tells about the pain of bondage, the sufferings of hardship and the joy of freedom and happiness of reaping
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Introduction This year 2025, the Catholic Church celebrates the Jubilee year. “Spes Non confundit” (Hope does not disappoint). This message is given by his Holiness Pope Francis. It is based on St. Paul’s letter to Romans5:5. https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/bulls/documents/20240509_spes-non-confundit_bolla-giubileo2025.html( read the beautiful signs of hope from nos 7-15). First advent candle – HOPE Advent is
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First reading: Dn 7:13-14: The vision of Daniel Ps 93:1,1-2,5: The Lord is King; he is robed in majesty. Second reading: Rev 1:5-8: Jesus Christ, the first born from the dead. Gospel: John 18:33b-37. Are you the king of the Jews? Homily Introduction Today is the last Sunday of the liturgical year B. Liturgical year
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Eighth World day of the poor: “The prayer of the poor rises up to God” On the feast day of Saint Anthony of Padua, the patron saint of the poor, Pope Francis gave a message to celebrate the world day of the poor. By quoting from the book of Sirach 21:5, “the prayer of the poor
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The rich poor widow (1 Kings 17: 10-16; Psalm 146; Heb 9: 24-28; Mark 12: 38-44) Fr Nelson Lobo OFM Cap How did Jesus know about this poor woman’s state? May be Jesus was able to deduce some things based upon the lady’s appearance. She was likely dressed like a poor person. Maybe she
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The 2025 Jubilee will officially open on December 24, 2024 at 7pm, with the rite of Opening of the Holy Door of the Papal Basilica of St. Peter by the Holy Father, who will then preside over the celebration of the Night Mass of the Lord’s Birth inside the Basilica. It will be possible to
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