The First Sunday after Christmas Day, Year B 27 December 2020 The New Light The Collect: Almighty God, You have poured upon us the new light of Your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one…
The Nativity of the Lord Christmas Day, Friday, 25 December 2020 The Light of the World Reading: John 1: 1 – 14 Scripture: “The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world…And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full…
Thursday in the Fourth Week of Advent, Year B 24 December 2020 Faithful Submission Reading: Luke 1: 26-38 Scripture: “The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus.” Then Mary…
Wednesday in the Fourth Week of Advent, Year B 23 December 2020 All we need is love! Reading: Romans 16: 25-27 Scripture: “Now to God who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ…the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever! Amen.” (Romans 15:…
Tuesday in the Fourth Week of Advent, Year B22 December 2020 God’s Mercy and Faithfulness Reading: Psalm 89: 1-4, 19-26 Scripture: “I will sing of your steadfast love, O Lord, forever; with my mouth I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations. I declare that your steadfast love is established forever; your faithfulness is as firm as the heavens.”(Psalm 89:1-2)…
Monday in the Fourth Week of Advent, Year B21 December 2020 God’s Kingdom endures forever Reading: 2 Samuel 7: 1-11, 16 Scripture: “Your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me, your throne shall be established forever. (2 Samuel 7:16) Reflection: The current pandemic has forced us to acknowledge that His kingdom is spread by believers, like…
The Fourth Sunday in Advent, Year B20 December 2020 Do not be afraid The Collect: Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by Your daily visitation, that Your Son, Jesus Christ, at His coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with You, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now…
Saturday in the Third Week of Advent, Year B19 December 2020Will your anchor hold? Hymn:Will your anchor hold (CPWI #564) Verse 1: Will your anchor hold in the storms of life when the clouds unfold their wings of strife? When the strong tides lift, and…
Friday in the Third Week of Advent, Year B 18 December 2020Prepare the way! Reading: John 1: 6-8, 19-28 Scripture: “There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but…
Thursday in the Third Week of Advent, Year B 17 December 2020 Who are you? Reading: John 1: 6-8,19-28 Scripture: “Who are you?”… Are you Elijah?”… “Are you the prophet?” He said, “I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’” as the prophet Isaiah said.”(John 1:19 –…
Wednesday in the Third Week of Advent, Year B16 December 2020 Rejoice! Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5: 16 – 24 Scripture: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you…” (1 Thessalonians 5: 16 -18) Reflection: The word ‘Rejoice’ is sprinkled throughout the readings for Gaudete Sunday, the…
Tuesday in the Third Week of Advent, Year B15 December 2020 Are we there yet? Reading: Psalm 126 Scripture: “Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then it…