Isaiah 7.10-14・Psalm 24.3+4,5+6,8+10・ Romans 1.1-7 ・Matthew 1.18-24 Today is 4 th Sunday of Advent and we are truly waiting so joyfully to celebrate Christ`s birth again. It is just that many of us have been either advancing Christmas celebrations among neighbors, friends, relatives and families, or may be delaying because of work-related schedule and somehow planning to have a two-in-one celebration of Christmas and New Year. Following our Church calendar year, we only have

Isaiah 35.1-6・Psalm 146.1+2+10a,6c+7,8ac+9bc・ James 5.7-10・ Matthew 11.2-11 Gaudete Sunday, the 3rd Sunday of Advent Year A, is a time of joyful anticipation. The readings focus on hope, patience, and recognizing God’s presence among us. Gaudete Sunday reminds us that our waiting is filled with joy and hope. As we prepare for Christ’s coming, we trust in God’s promises and His perfect timing. Today`s liturgy emphasizes a time of joyful anticipation as we prepare for Christ

Isaiah 11.1-10・Ps.72 2+4,7+8,12+13・ Romans 15.4-9・Matthew 3.1-12 The 2nd Sunday of Advent Year A is about getting ready in the right way. It is not just about waiting. It is about turning back to God with open hearts and open hands. While our first Sunday readings and the point for reflection given to us last Sunday focused on the Christians` and all peoples` future, today we are being reminded that the theme about “waiting” goes together with an advice to turn back to God an

Isaiah 2.1-5・ Psalm 122.1+2,,3+4ab,8+9・Romans 13.11-14a・Matthew 24.37-44 During the first week of Advent, and especially as we start the season of Advent today (first Sunday of Advent), we are being made aware of the three comings of God in our lives. The first coming is attributed to the Nativity of Jesus. Jesus was born in the stable at Bethlehem. The second so-called coming is most attributed to the future of Christians and all people. Today`s readings focus on this future

2 Samuel 5.1-3・ Psalm 122.1+2,3+4ab,4cd+5・ Colossians 1.12-20・ Luke 23.35-43 Today is the last Sunday of our calendar year. We celebrate the Solemnity of Our Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. We are generally called and guided to wholeheartedly recognize and accept Jesus in our life as Our Savior and King. We, as individuals and as a community, have again participated somehow knowingly and unknowingly in some sorts of good and not-so-good activities for the past church cale

Malachi 3.19-20a・Psalm 98.4+5,6+7b+8b・2 Thessalonians 3.7-12・Luke 21.5-19 We have a common understanding in this world about what is good and what is bad. Good people are those who are doing a commonly understood good things. Bad people are those who are committing a commonly understood bad things. Doing good brings good things, peace, and true happiness for all. Doing bad brings bad things, unrest and pain and stress to people. With the common understanding we do have abo

Ezekiel 47.1-2, 8-9,12・Ps 84.2+3,4,6+7・1 Cor 3.9c-11,16-17・John 2.13-22 We are celebrating today the annual feast commemorating the dedication of the historic Lateran Basilica. Today is Sunday of course and we highlight the importance of the Lateran Basilica symbolizing our spiritual devotion and the enduring faith of our Catholic Community. Though it may sound “a thing of this world,” but we consider its rich historical background and architectural and artistic significanc

Wisdom 3.1-9 ・Psalms 23.2+3,4,6・ Romans 8.31b-35, 37-39 ・John 6.37-40 The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed" is also known as "All Soul's Day". We remember and pray for our deceased brothers and sisters. The Catholic Church most especially pray for All the Souls we believe are in purgatory in their preparation and way to heaven. Today is Sunday, November 2, All Souls’ Day. Let us start our reflection from today’s special liturgy of the Word. Our first reading decla

Sirach 35.12-14,16-19・Psalm・ 2 Timothy 4.6-8,16-18・Luke 18.9-14 Today we will try to understand the meaning of true humilit y in the context of our readings today. True humility becomes (is) a passage towards understanding how God who is just and impartial (not biased) ensures that our prayers are answered and so justice is well served. Jesus in our gospel reading today, teaches us genuine humility against self-righteousness At the onset of our reflection, may we be ab

Exodus 17.8-13・Psalm 121.3+4,5+6, 7+8・ 2 Timothy 3.14 - 4. 2・ Luke 18.1-8 Today`s readings not just simply tell us to pray, but to pray persistently and constantly. We may understand here that constant prayer can mean our daily and specific expression that we are truly connected with God. Prayer indeed comes in many different forms. We acknowledge God`s goodness in our daily life and His constant aid so we come to Him first and foremost in praise and thanksgiving. We pray ind

2 Kings 5.14-17・Psalm 98.1,2+3a,4+5・ 2 Timothy 2.8-13・Luke 17.11-19 Today, we are going to reflect on the extent (vast) of God`s...

Habakkuk 1.2-3, 2.2-4・Psalm 95.1+2, 5+6, 7+8・2 Timothy 1.6-8,13-14 Luke 17.5-10 Our reflection today centers on re-visiting (reviewing)...

Amos 6.1a, 4-7・Psalm 146. 6c+7, 8ac+9bc・1 Timothy 6.11-16・ Luke 16.19-31 Considering all what our readings today say, we must really be...

Amos 8.4-7・ Psalm113.1 2, 3 4, 7 8 ・1 Timothy 2.1-8・ Luke 16.1-13 Our readings today call each one of us to reflect upon how we use our...

Numbers 21.4-9・Psalm 78.1-4,32-35・Philippians 2.6-11・John 3:13-17 We start our reflection by reflecting on the paschal mystery. “Jesus...

Wisdom 9.13-18・Psalm 90.3+5ab, 4+5c+6,11+12・Philemon 9-10,12-17・ Luke 14.25-33 In today`s readings, we are invited to dig deeper on the...

Sirach 3.17-18,20,28-29・Ps.68.4+5ab,6+7bc,10+11・Hebrew 12.18-19,22-24a・ Luke 14.1,7-14 Today`s readings talk about humility. The value of...

Isaiah 66.18-21・Psalm 117.1+2・Hebrew 12.5-7,11-13・Luke 13.22-30 Today`s readings talk about God`s intention for the human race. In His...

Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 ・Psalm 40.2+4ab,11ab+12・Hebrews 12.1-4・Luke 12.29-53 Today`s readings may need a more serious time in prayer and...

Wisdom 18.6-9・Ps.33.12+13,14+15,20+21・Hebrews 11.1-2,12-19・Luke 12.32-48 Today`s Liturgy of the Word tells us of three major and of...