Dear Fellow Disciples, peace.

The readings for the Second Sunday of Advent invite us to prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of Christ. In the Gospel (Luke 3:1-6), we encounter John the Baptist, the voice crying out in the wilderness: “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.” His message is clear: repentance and conversion are essential to truly welcome the Lord into our lives.

Dear Fellow Disciples, peace

The First Sunday of Advent invites us into a season of hope, preparation, and vigilance. In the Gospel (Luke 21:25-28, 34-36), Jesus speaks of signs in the heavens and urges His disciples to stay awake and ready for His coming. It’s a call to spiritual awareness, reminding us that God’s kingdom is near.

Dear Fellow Disciples, peace.

Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King, a Solemnity that invites us to reflect on the kingship of Jesus—a kingship unlike any other. Jesus is not a king who seeks power or wealth; He is the Servant King who reigns through love, humility, and self-sacrifice. His throne is the cross, and His crown is made of thorns.

As we approach the end of the liturgical year, our Readings bring us face-to-face with themes of finality and judgment. Jesus speaks about the end of time, reminding us that everything we see—the heavens and earth—will one day pass away. However, His message is not one of fear but of hope and readiness. In the Gospel, Jesus says, "heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away".

Dear Fellow disciples, peace.

In today’s readings, we see two women of great faith and generosity—the widow of Zarephath in the first reading and the widow in the Gospel. Both are poor and vulnerable, yet they each offer all they have, trusting that God will provide.

Dear Fellow Disciples, peace.

This Sunday we hear Jesus' powerful summary of the law in Mk 12:28-34: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength... and love your neighbor as yourself." Here, we're reminded that our faith must be more than words; it's a call to relationship - with God and with others. To love God fully means embracing His love and allowing it to overflow to those around us.