Martin Jumbam

Catholic Meditation - Easter Sunday - Year C

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, April 21, 2019, 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!”  “This day was made by the Lord; we rejoice and are glad, Alleluia!”

Catholic Meditation - Palm Sunday - Year C

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, April 14, 2019 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 7, 2019 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 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.”

Fourth Sunday of Lent - Year C

Mother Church celebrates Sunday, March 31, 2019 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 24, 2019 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

Mother Church invites us to celebrate Sunday, March 17, 2019, 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 10, 2019, as the First Sunday of Lent in the Church’s Year C. In the entrance antiphon we pray, “When I cried to the Lord, he heard my voice; he rescued me from those who attack me. Entrust your cares to the Lord, and he will support you. Amen.”

Catholic Meditation - Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year C

Mother Church celebrates Sunday, March 03, 2019, as the Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time Year C. In the entrance antiphon we pray, “The Lord has been my strength; he has led me into freedom. He saved me because he loves me. Amen.”

Catholic Meditation - Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year C

Mother Church celebrates Sunday, February 24, 2019, as the seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time Year C. 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 of Ordinary Time - Year C

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, February 17, 2019 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.”