Monthly Archives: December 2021

Year C – The Epiphany of the Lord

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Nelson Lobo

ENCOUNTERING JESUS The Gifts Gold, frankincense and myrrh may be thought of as prophesying Jesus’ future. Gold was a gift for kings; frankincense (an ancient air purifier and perfume) was offered to God in Temple worship (Ex. 30:37); and myrrh … Continue reading →

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Year C – Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Nelson Lobo

MARY MOTHER OF GOD Let us as we begin this Eucharist that is, THANKSGIVING, by bringing to our mind the many things we would like to thank the Good Lord that we received in 2021. To prepare ourselves to enter … Continue reading →

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Year C – CHRISTMAS – The Nativity of the Lord

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Nelson Lobo

GOD IS WITH US Introduction: We have come today to celebrate “God is with us” (Emmanuel). For the past four weeks we have been preparing ourselves spiritually to welcome Jesus in our lives, just as God from all eternity has … Continue reading →

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Year C – Fourth Sunday of Advent

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Nelson Lobo

THE LORD IS NEAR We have arrived at the final Sunday of Advent. As it is always, some of us have come to this day prepared and ready; some of us have come in disarray and a near state of … Continue reading →

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Year C – Third Sunday of Advent

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Nelson Lobo

JOYFUL WAITING INTRODUCTION We are at the half way mark in our preparation to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. It is good to look into our lives and check out what has been our progress and preparation to receive … Continue reading →

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Year C – Second Sunday of Advent

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Nelson Lobo

Prepare the Way of the Lord! Bar 5:1-9; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6 As we enter deeper into Advent the call is to keep hoping in the Lord and believing that God will come and change our lives. What prevents … Continue reading →

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Year C – First Sunday of Advent

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Nelson Lobo

TAKE HEED AND BE PREPARED! Jer 33:14-16; 1 Thes 3:12–4:2; Lk 21:25-28, 34-36; As the year comes to an end we are beginning a new season, the season of Advent. Advent is a season of hope, a season of renewal. … Continue reading →

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