Epiphany comes from Greek word which means manifestation or revelation. So, we can say that today, we celebrate the manifestation of the world; Jesus reveals Himself to the world. After his birth, Jesus revealed Himself to the shepherds....

My Dearly Beloved in Christ, With deep joy and gratitude, I extend to you my prayerful best wishes for a holy and blessed Christmas. During this Advent Season, it has been my prayer that each of you would find opportunities to reflect on...

In today’s gospel we read the story how the angel Gabriel announced to Mary the birth of Jesus. The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and told her that she will conceive by the power of the Holy Spirit and bear a son. And the Son will be...

Today is a special Sunday. Traditionally we call that Laudate Sunday. Or Rejoice Sunday, because Laudate is a Latin word which means rejoice. We are called to be joyful people.  Catholics and believers, we are called to rejoice. God...

In today’s Gospel, we hear of John the Baptist saying: “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight His paths.” As we walk on in life, are there things, persons, issues that block the road ahead of us in our journey to God’s...

Today is the beginning of the Season of Advent.  This is the first Sunday of Advent.  Advent is a time when we prepare for Christ’s coming into the world.  Jesus is coming , are you ready to welcome Him ? If Jesus came...

  Our image of Jesus as a carpenter who cared for people in need and the necessities of life does not fit our image of Christ as King. The problem is that our image of kingship is not very positive. Kings were often tyrannical and...

In golf a short put is called a gimme. In tennis a high, lofting return near the net is called a lob. In baseball four balls will get you a walk. And in basketball a ball passed to a tall forward or center over the goal is called a slam...

“He began to teach them, saying: . . .” The Mount of the Beatitudes is at the northwest side of the Sea of Galilee. A small chapel surrounded by a wide balcony provides a panoramic view of the Sea and adjoining hill that slopes down to...