Martin Jumbam

Catholic Meditation - Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy) - Year A

Mother Church celebrates Sunday, April 19, 2020 as the Second Sunday of Easter. It is also known as Divine Mercy Sunday because it is originally based on the devotion to the Divine Mercy, which Saint Faustina reported as part of her encounter with Jesus. It is therefore associated with special promises from Jesus and indulgences issued by the Church.  In the entrance Antiphon we pray: “Like newborn infants, you must long for the pure, spiritual milk, that in him you may grow to salvation, alleluia.”

Catholic Meditation - Easter Sunday - Year A

Sunday, April 12, 2020 is Easter Sunday in the Liturgical Year A. 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 - Palm Sunday - Year A

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, April 05, 2020, as Palm Sunday, also known as Passion Sunday, because the theme of Jesus’ suffering and death begins with the reading of the Passion. Palm Sunday begins Holy Week. In the entrance antiphon we pray: “Hosanna to the Son of David, the King of Israel. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Amen.”

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.”