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Zeal for God’s House

On the third Sunday of Lent, for the liturgical reading we have the gospel in which we read about Jesus’s action of cleansing the temple of Jerusalem by driving out those who were selling things in the temple by saying, My house shall be a house of prayer; but you...

Nunc Dimitis: The Christmas Song of Simeon

St. Luke concludes the good news of Christ’s birth with this beautiful canticle of Simeon, which traditionally is called as Nunc Dimitis; “Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you...

A Time to Withdraw to the Wilderness

I remember what a priest once shared, during the season of Advent, on how his mother prepared her children for the celebration of Christmas. This mother, though she was an illiterate and simple woman, had a very unique way of preparing her children for Christmas. On...

The Herald of Good Tidings

In the liturgical readings of the season of advent the book of Isaiah has a prominent place. Especially the passage, (Isa 40:1-11) in which we read about the voice which commands the herald of good tidings to “Cry out.” It is a solemn command to announce the good news...
Returning to the Sources

The Passion of Christ

The famous 2004 film, The Passion of The Christ, directed by Mel Gibson, depicted very vividly the passion which Jesus underwent, especially during the last twelve hours of his life here on earth.  The film opens up with a touching visualization of Jesus’ prayer...

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