Martin Jumbam

Catholic Meditation - Second Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, January 19, 2020, as the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time in the Church’s Year A. In the entrance antiphon we pray: “May all the earth give you worship and praise, and break into song to your name, O God, Most High. Amen.”

Catholic Meditation - The Baptism of Our Lord - Year A

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, January 12, 2020, as the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord. In the entrance antiphon of this Mass we pray: “After the Lord was baptized, the heavens were opened, and the Spirit descended upon him like a dove, and the voice of the Father thundered: This is my beloved Son with whom I am well pleased.  Amen.”

Catholic Meditation - The Feast of the Epiphany

 The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, January 05, 2020, as the feast of the Epiphany, which commemorates the call of the nations to salvation. It is the manifestation of Jesus as Messiah of Israel, Son of God and Saviour of the world. It celebrates the first two occasions on which Jesus’ divinity is manifested to the world: the visit of the three kings from the East, the Magi, and Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist in the Jordan River. The Epiphany is one of the oldest Christian feasts, celebrated since the end of the second century, before the Christmas holiday was established.

Catholic Meditation - First Sunday after Christmas - Feast of the Holy Family

The Universal Church celebrates the first Sunday after Christmas as the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. In the entrance antiphon we pray: “The shepherds hastened to Bethlehem, where they found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. Amen.”

Catholic Meditation - Christmas Day Mass - 2019

The Universal Church and humanity as a whole celebrate Wednesday, December 25, 2019 as the Feast of Christmas, the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. In the Entrance Antiphon we pray: “A child is born for us, a son given to us; dominion is laid on his shoulders, and he shall be called Wonderful Counselor. Amen.”

Catholic Meditation - Fourth Sunday of Advent - Year A

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, December 22, 2019 as the fourth Sunday of Advent, Year A. In the entrance antiphon we pray: "Drop down dew from above, you heavens, and let the clouds rain down the Just One; let the earth be open and bring forth a Saviour. Amen"

Catholic Meditation - Third Sunday of Advent - Year A

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, December 15, 2019 as the third Sunday of Advent in the Church’s Year A. In the entrance antiphon we pray: “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice! The Lord is near. Amen.”

Catholic Meditation - Second Sunday of Advent - Year A

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, December 08, 2019 as the second Sunday of Advent in the liturgical year A. In this Mass’ entrance antiphon we pray: “Behold, people of Zion, the Lord will come to save the nations. The Lord in his glory will make his voice heard and fill your hearts with joy.”

Catholic Meditation - First Sunday of Advent - Year A

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, December 01, 2019, as the first Sunday of Advent in the Liturgical Year A.  The first Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of a new Church’s year. In the entrance antiphon we pray: “To you, my God, I lift my soul, I trust in you; let me never come to shame. Do not let my enemies laugh at me. No one who waits for you is ever put to shame. Amen.”

Catholic Meditation - Thirty Fourth Sunday of Year C - Solemnity of Christ the King

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, November 24, 2019, as the thirty fourth Sunday in ordinary time, year C.  It is the last Sunday of the Church’s liturgical year C, and is also celebrated as the Solemnity of Christ the King.  In the Entrance Antiphon we pray: “The Lamb who was slain is worthy to receive strength and divinity, wisdom and power and honour: to him be glory and power forever. Amen.”