Martin Jumbam

Catholic Meditation -Fifth Sunday of Lent - Year A

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, March 29, 2020, as the Fifth Sunday of Lent – Year A. 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 - Fourth Sunday of Lent - Year A

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, March 22, 2020, as the fourth Sunday of Lent - Year A. The fourth Sunday of Lent comes three weeks before Easter. It is also called the Laetare Sunday, the Sunday of Rejoicing when the austerity of Lent is briefly set aside. The organ is played in church, flowers are allowed on the altar and the purple vestments of Lent, signifying penance, are put aside. 

Catholic Meditation - Third Sunday of Lent - Year A

 Mother Church invites us to celebrate Sunday, March 15, 2020, as the third Sunday of Lent – Year A. In the entrance antiphon we pray, “My eyes are always on the Lord, for he rescues my feet from the snare. Turn to me and have mercy on me, for I am alone and poor.”

Catholic Meditation - Second Sunday of Lent - Year A

Mother Church invites us to celebrate Sunday, March 08, 2020 as the Second Sunday of Lent – Year A. 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 all her distress.”

Catholic Meditation - First Sunday of Lent - Year A

Mother Church celebrates Sunday, March 01, 2020, as the First Sunday of Lent – Year A. In the entrance antiphon we pray, “When he calls to me, I will answer; I will rescue him and give him honour. Long life and contentment will be his. Amen.”

Catholic Meditation - Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A

Mother Church celebrates Sunday, February 23, 2020 as the Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year A. In the entrance antiphon we pray: “O Lord, I trust in your merciful love. My heart will rejoice in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord who has been bountiful with me. Amen.”

Catholic Meditation - Sixth Sunday - Year A

Mother Church celebrates Sunday, February 16, 2020, as the Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year A. 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 your name. Amen.”

Catholic Meditation - Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A

Mother Church celebrates Sunday, February 9, 2020 as the Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year A. In the entrance antiphon we pray: “O come, let us worship God and bow low before the God who made us, for he is the Lord our God. Amen.”

Catholic Meditation - Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, February 02, 2020, as the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Jesus in the Temple.  In the Holy Rosary, the Presentation of the Lord is the fourth Joyful Mystery.  In the entrance antiphon we pray: “Your merciful love, O God, we have received in the midst of your temple. Your praise, God, like your name, reaches the ends of the earth; your right hand is filled with saving justice. Amen.”

Catholic Meditation - Third Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, January 26, 2020, as the third Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year A. In the entrance antiphon we pray: “O sing a new song to the Lord; sing to the Lord, all the earth. In his presence are majesty and splendour, strength and honour in his holy place. Amen.”