Martin Jumbam

Catholic Meditation - Pentecost Sunday - Year C

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, June 9, 2019 as Pentecost Sunday in liturgical year C.   In the entrance antiphon, we pray: “The Spirit of the Lord fills the whole world. It holds all things together and knows every word spoken by man. Alleluia.”

Catholic Meditation - Seventh Sunday of Easter - Year C

Mother Church celebrates Sunday, June 03, 2019, the last Sunday before Pentecost, as the seventh Sunday of Easter – Year C. In the entrance antiphon we pray: ‘Lord, hear my voice when I call to you. My heart has prompted me to seek your face; I seek it, Lord; do not hide from me. Amen. Alleluia.’ 

Catholic Meditation - Ascension Thursday - Year C

Mother Church celebrates Thursday, May 30, 2019 as the Solemnity of the Ascension of our Lord to heaven. It is one of the great solemnities in the Christian liturgical calendar and commemorates the bodily ascension of our Lord into heaven. Ascension Day is traditionally celebrated on a Thursday, the fortieth day of Easter. The Latin term used for the feast, ascensio, signifies that Christ was raised up by his own powers, and it is from these terms that this holy day gets its name.

Catholic Meditation - Sixth Sunday of Easter - Year C

 The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, May 26, 2019 as the sixth Sunday of Easter – Year C. In the entrance antiphon we pray: ‘Alleluia, alleluia. Proclaim a joyful sound and let it be heard; proclaim to the ends of the earth: The Lord has freed his people, alleluia. Amen. Alleluia.’ 

Catholic Meditation - Fifth Sunday of Easter - Year C

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, May 19, 2019, as the fifth Sunday of Easter – Year C. In the entrance antiphon we pray: ‘O sing a new song to the Lord, for he has worked wonders; in the sight of the nations he has shown his deliverance. Amen. Alleluia.’

Catholic Meditation - Fourth Sunday of Easter - Year C

The Universal Church celebrates May 12, 2019 as the fourth Sunday of Easter – Year C. In the entrance antiphon of this day’s Holy Mass we pray: “The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord; by the word of the Lord the heavens were made, alleluia.”

Catholic Meditation - Third Sunday of Easter - Year C

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, May 05, 2019, 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 (Divine Mercy Sunday) - Year C

The Universal Church celebrates Sunday, April 28, 2019, 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 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.