Category Archives: Christmas

Christmas Year B

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 B – The Baptism of the Lord

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Nelson Lobo

CALLED TO BE ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS As a priest while administering the sacrament of baptism to groups of infants, I have often noted with much curiosity the variety of infant-reaction to the ceremony of the baptism itself. There are basically three … Continue reading →

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Year B – The Epiphany of the Lord

Posted on January 2, 2021 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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Year B – Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Nelson Lobo

“MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU” (Num 6:24) Today is a day of blessing. In this New Year, God has blessed us with another opportunity to grow in love, to come closer to Him, and to experience Him in the person … Continue reading →

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Year B – CHRISTMAS – The Nativity of the Lord

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Nelson Lobo

Readings: Isaiah 62:11-12 Titus 3:4-7 Luke 2:15-20 “LET’S GO! LET US GO TO BETHLEHEM…” There is a story told of a young man who sent his parents a microwave oven one Christmas. They were very excited that now they, too, … Continue reading →

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