Sunday Homilies

St. Joseph and the Obedience That Welcomes God St. Joseph stands quietly at the center of today’s celebration, yet his silent presence speaks powerfully. In Matthew’s Gospel, Joseph teaches us…

JESUS, THE PROMISED MESSIAH ( Is 7:10-14, Ps 24, Romans 1:1-7, Matt 1:18-24)  The second part of Advent which is from 17th to 24th of December lays more emphasis on the…

Isaiah 7:10-14, Romans 1:1-7 , Matthew 1:18-24 Synopsis of the Readings On this Fourth Sunday of Advent, the liturgy presents a profound convergence of divine promise and human response. Isaiah announces God’s…

Homily for Gaudete Sunday Today’s readings call us to a deep and steady joy as we draw closer to the celebration of the Lord’s birth. This Sunday is traditionally known…

LET YOUR LIFE BE FULL OF JOY (GAUDETE SUNDAY) (Is 35: 1-6,10, Psalm 146, James 5:7-10, Matt 11:2-11) The third Sunday of Advent presents the theme of joy and that is…

Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10, James 5:7-10, Matthew 11:2-11 Third Sunday of Advent: Gaudete Sunday The Third Sunday of Advent, called Gaudete Sunday, takes its name from the Latin word “Gaudete” — meaning “Rejoice!” It comes from the entrance antiphon of…

On one side, salvation is God’s gift and not something we can ever earn. We are saved because God freely pours out his grace. On the other side, we must…

PREPARE THE WAY FOR THE LORD  (Isaiah 11:1-10, Psalm 72, Romans 15:4-9, Matthew 3:1-12) The second Sunday’s readings of Advent lays emphasis on the theme of preparations, which is the general…

As we enter this new liturgical year, we begin our yearly journey through the great story of God’s saving work. Advent opens that pilgrimage. The word Advent means coming, and…

BE VILIGANT IN WAITING FOR THE LORD (Is 2:1-5, Ps 122, Romans 13: 11-14, Matt 24:37-44) The season of Advent is once again with us with its focus on the…