Martin Jumbam

Catholic Meditation - Pentecost Sunday - Year B

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, May 23, 2021 as Pentecost Sunday in the liturgical year B.   In the entrance antiphon, we pray: “The Spirit of the Lord has filled the whole world and that which contains all things understands what is said. Alleluia.”

Catholic Meditation - 7th Sunday of Easter - Year B

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, May 16, 2021 as the Seventh Sunday of Easter – Year B. In the entrance antiphon, we pray: “O Lord, hear my voice, for I have called to you; my heart has spoken: Seek his face; hide not your face from me, alleluia.”

Catholic Meditation - 6th Sunday of Easter - Year B

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, May 09, 2021, as the Sixth Sunday of Easter – Year B. The entrance antiphon of this day’s Mass says, “Proclaim a joyful sound and let it be heard; proclaim to the ends of the earth: The Lord has freed his people, alleluia.”

Catholic Meditation - 5th Sunday of Easter - Year B

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, May 02, 2021, as the Fifth Sunday of Easter – Year B. In the entrance antiphon, we pray:  “Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous deeds; he has revealed to the nations his saving power. Alleluia.”

Catholic Meditation - Fourth Sunday of Easter - Year B

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, April 25, 2021 as the Fourth Sunday of Easter – Year B. In the entrance antiphon we pray, “The merciful love of the Lord fills the earth; by the word of the Lord the heavens were made. Alleluia.”

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.”