Monthly Archives: January 2023

Year A – Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Nelson Lobo

Evangelizing Families “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Dear Friend, When Jesus called His disciples, He told them to come and follow Him. Jesus wanted His disciples to have His joy that is … Continue reading →

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Year A – Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Nelson Lobo

“At once, leaving the boat and their father, they followed him” (Mt 4:12-23) The gospel text of today from Matthew narrates to us the beginning of the public ministry of Jesus in Capernaum. It was one of the principal towns … Continue reading →

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Year A – Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted on January 15, 2023 by Nelson Lobo

The Life Journey of John the Baptist (Jn 1:29-34) In the liturgical calendar, we are back to the ordinary time. But in our gospel reading there is an attempt to make the liturgy of today special. Perhaps it is just … Continue reading →

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Year A – Solemnity of Our Lady of Arabia

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Nelson Lobo

MOTHER MOST ADMIRABLE Among the divinely inspired passages of Sacred Scripture, the one from the twelfth chapter of the Apocalypse is a compendium of all the great things that can be said or thought of our marvelous Queen. “A great … Continue reading →

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Year A – The Epiphany of the Lord

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Nelson Lobo

Epiphany: God is made visible! (Mt 2:1-12) In most cultures, one of the games that children play is “hide and seek”, with many variants – tag, sardines, or hidey (in Scotland). There is a lot of fun in finding hidden … Continue reading →

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