Martin Jumbam

Catholic Meditation - Third Sunday of Easter - Year B

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, April 18, 2020, as the third Sunday of Easter – Year B. In the entrance antiphon, we pray: “Let all the earth cry out to God with joy; praise the glory of his name; proclaim his glorious praise, Alleluia.”

Catholic Meditation - Second Sunday of Easter - Year B

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, April 11, 2021, as the second Sunday of Easter, Year B. It is the Divine Mercy Sunday in which we are encouraged to offer forgiveness and reconciliation to all. It is based on the visions recorded from Saint Faustina Kowalski, a Polish nun. In the year 2000, Pope John Paul II decreed it a solemnity, a high feast day. May we, on this day, learn to offer love, forgiveness and reconciliation to all our brothers and sisters, even those who do not care about us.

Catholic Meditation - Easter Sunday - Year B

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, April 04, 2021, as Easter Sunday – Year B. In the entrance antiphon we pray: “I have risen: I am with you once more; you placed your hand on me to keep me safe. How great is the depth of your wisdom, alleluia!”  “This day was made by the Lord; we rejoice and are glad. Alleluia!”

Catholic Meditation - Fifth Sunday of Lent - Year B

Mother Church invites us to celebrate Sunday, March 21, 2021, as the Fifth and the last Sunday of Lent – Year B. In the Entrance Antiphon we pray: “Give me justice, O God, and defend my cause against the wicked; rescue me from deceitful and unjust men. You, O God, are my refuge. Amen.”

Catholic Meditation - 4th Sunday of Lent - Year B

Mother Church invites us to celebrate Sunday, March 14, 2021, as the Fourth Sunday of Lent – Year B. In the Entrance Antiphon we pray: “Rejoice, Jerusalem! Be glad for her, you who love her; rejoice with her, you who mourned for her, and you will find contentment at her breasts. Amen.”

Catholic Meditation - Third Sunday of Lent - Year B

Mother Church invites us to celebrate Sunday, March 07, 2020, as the third Sunday of Lent – Year B. In the Entrance Antiphon we pray: “My eyes are ever fixed on the Lord, for he releases my feet from the snare. O look at me and be merciful, for I am wretched and alone. Amen.”

Catholic Meditation - Second Sunday of Lent - Year B

Mother Church invites us to celebrate Sunday, February 28, 2020, as the Second Sunday of Lent – Year B. In the Entrance Antiphon we pray: “Remember your mercies, Lord, your tenderness from ages past. Do not let our enemies triumph over us; O God, deliver Israel from her distress. Amen.”

Catholic Meditation - First Sunday of Lent - Year B

Mother Church celebrates Sunday, February 21, 2020, as the First Sunday of Lent – Year B. The Entrance Antiphon of this day’s Mass says: “When he calls to me, I will answer; I will rescue him and give him honor. Long life and contentment will be his. Amen.”

Catholic Meditation - Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year B

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, February 14, 2020, a day when the whole world is urged to celebrate love in all its forms. It is a day we should all intensify love of one another and refrain from hatred and violence that frequently results in war. In the entrance antiphon, we pray: "Be my protector, O God, a mighty stronghold to save me. For you are my rock, my stronghold! Lead me, guide me, for the sake of the name, your name. Amen.”

Catholic Meditation - Fifth Sunday of Year B

Mother Church invites us to celebrate Sunday, February 7, 2021 as the fifth Sunday in ordinary time in the Church’s Year B.  In the Entrance Antiphon we pray: “Come, let us worship the Lord. Let us bow down in the presence of our maker, for he is the Lord our God. Amen.”