Author Archives: Nelson Lobo

4th Sunday of Advent 2024

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. … Continue reading

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Gaudete Sunday: The Third Advent Sunday 2024- year C.

Pink Candle: it represents joy and anticipation of Christmas.Readings: 1. Zep 3:14-18a: Song of Joy2. Responsorial Psalm Is 12:2-3,4,5-63. 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 … Continue reading

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Second Sunday of Advent -Year C- 8th December 2024

second Candle – of Peace Readings: First: Baruch 5:1-9.Responsorial Psalm 126: 1-2, 2-3,4-5,6Second: 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, … Continue reading

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First Advent Sunday – Year C- 1st December 2024

IntroductionThis 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 … Continue reading

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The Solemnity of Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe – Year B- 24th November 2024

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 … Continue reading

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Thirty -Third Sunday Sermon Year B-17th Nov 2024

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 … Continue reading

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32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B- 10 Nov 2024

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 … Continue reading

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31st  Sunday in Ordinary Time 3rd November 2024

The Great Commandment-Love of God & of Neighbour (Deut 6: 2-6; Psalm 18; Hebrews 7: 23-28; Mark 12: 28b-34) Fr Nelson Lobo OFM Cap Introduction: In this passage, the Pharisees send an expert in their religious law to test Jesus … Continue reading

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30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, 27th October 2024

Learning from Bartimaeus the Blind Beggar (Jeremiah 31: 7-9; Psalm 126: 1-6; Hebrews 5: 1-6; Mark 10: 46-52) Fr Nelson Lobo OFM Cap Introduction: Blindness in the 21st century is bad enough – but it was much worse in Jesus’ … Continue reading

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29th Sunday in Ordinary Time-Year B, 20 Oct 2024

World Mission Sunday “God’s only Son became a missionary.” (Isaiah 53: 10-11; Psalm 33: 4-22; Hebrews 4: 14-16; Mark 10: 35-45) Fr Nelson Lobo OFM Cap 1)       The Mission’s Purpose-The disciples had to know what it was that they were … Continue reading

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