Martin Jumbam

Catholic Meditation - Third Sunday of Easter - Year C

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, May 04, 2025, as the third Sunday of Easter – Year C. In the entrance antiphon, we pray: “Cry out with joy to God, all the earth; O sing to the glory of his name. O render him glorious praise, alleluia.”

Catholic Meditation - Second Sunday of Easter - Year C

 The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, April 27, 2025, as the Second Sunday of Easter – Year C, the Sunday of Divine Mercy. The readings for this Sunday are about mercy, trust, and the forgiveness of sins.  In the entrance antiphon, we pray: “Rejoice to the full in the glory that is yours, and give thanks to God who called you into his heavenly kingdom, alleluia.”

Catholic Meditation - Easter Sunday - Year C

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, April 20, 2025, as Easter Sunday – Year C. 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!”

Catholic Meditation - Passion (Palm) Sunday - Year C

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, April 13, 2025, as Palm Sunday. It is also known as Passion Sunday because the theme of Jesus’ suffering and death begins with the reading of the Passion. In the entrance antiphon, we pray: Six days before the solemn Passover the Lord came to Jerusalem, and children waving palm branches ran out to welcome him. They loudly praised the Lord: Hosanna in the highest. Blessed are you who have come to us so rich in love and mercy. Amen.

Catholic Meditation - Fifth Sunday of Lent – Year C

Mother Church invites us to celebrate Sunday, April 06, 2025, as the fifth and last Sunday of Lent – Year C. Next Sunday will be Palm Sunday, which will mark the beginning of Holy Week. In the entrance antiphon of this day’s Mass, 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 C

Mother Church celebrates Sunday, March 30, 2025, as the Fourth Sunday of Lent – Year C. 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 consoling breasts. Amen.”

Catholic Meditation - Third Sunday of Lent - Year C

Mother Church invites us to celebrate Sunday, March 23, 2025, as the third Sunday of Lent – Year C. 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. Amen.”

Catholic Meditation - Second Sunday of Lent – Year C

Mother Church invites us to celebrate Sunday, March 16, 2025, as the Second Sunday of Lent – Year C. 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. Amen.”

Catholic Meditation - First Sunday of Lent - Year C

Mother Church invites us to celebrate Sunday, March 09, 2025, as the First Sunday of Lent in the Church’s Year C. As we enter the Lenten season, it is appropriate to ask: What is Lent?

Catholic Meditation - Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year C

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, February 16, 2025, as the sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C. 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.”