Martin Jumbam

Catholic Meditation - First Sunday after Christmas - Feast of the Holy Family

The Universal Church celebrates the first Sunday after Christmas as the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. In the entrance antiphon we pray: “The shepherds hastened to Bethlehem, where they found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. Amen.”

Catholic Meditation - Christmas Day Mass - 2019

The Universal Church and humanity as a whole celebrate Wednesday, December 25, 2019 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

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, December 22, 2019 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. Amen"

Catholic Meditation - Third Sunday of Advent - Year A

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, December 15, 2019 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

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, December 08, 2019 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.”