Martin Jumbam

Catholic Meditation - Feast of Mary, Mother of God - Year A

Martin Jumbam

Mother Church celebrates January 1, the first day of the year 2017 as the feast day of Mary, Mother of God. Since 1967, the Holy See has designated January 1 as the “World Day of Peace.” On this day, the entire Universal Church shares man’s deep aspirations for peace. The Holy Father Pope Francis has entitled his message of this year, “Non Violence as a style of the politics of peace”. In it, he strongly urges humanity to “cultivate non-violence in our personal thoughts and values.” “The politics of non-violence” he reminds us, “has to begin in the home and then spread to the human family.” 

Catholic Meditation - Christmas Day - Year A

 

Martin Jumbam

The Universal Church and humanity as a whole celebrate Sunday, December 25, 2016 as the Feast of Christmas, the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. In the Entrance Antiphon we pray: “A child is born for us, a son given to us; dominion is laid on his shoulders, and he shall be called Wonderful Counselor. Amen.”

Catholic Meditation - Fourth Sunday of Advent - Year A

Martin Jumbam 

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, December 18, 2016 as the fourth Sunday of Advent, Year A. In the entrance antiphon we pray: "Drop down dew from above, you heavens, and let the clouds rain down the Just One; let the earth be open and bring forth a Saviour."

Catholic Meditation: Third Sunday of Advent - Year A

Martin Jumbam

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, December 11, 2016 as the third Sunday of Advent in the Church’s Year A. In the entrance antiphon we pray: “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice! The Lord is near. Amen.”

Catholic Meditation: Second Sunday of Advent - Year A

 

Martin Jumbam

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, December 04, 2016 as the second Sunday of Advent in the liturgical year A. In this Mass’ entrance antiphon we pray: “Behold, people of Zion, the Lord will come to save the nations. The Lord in his glory will make his voice heard and fill your hearts with joy.”