Our Theme for 2020 (Part 24): In the Way of Paul
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2020 (Part 24) IN THE WAY OF PAUL December 22, 2019 Today’s reading: Romans 1:1-7 Paul’s greeting to the Romans contains so much of what we are called to be and to do, and is a summary of what it means to be built on the Rock that is […]
Our Theme for 2020 (Part 23): In the way of Mary
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2020 (Part 23) IN THE WAY OF MARY December 20, 2019 Today’s gospel: Luke 1:26-38 You have heard of the saying, “like father, like son.” Indeed, we as children of God are called to be perfect as the heavenly Father is perfect. But we also have our Blessed Mother. […]
Our Theme for 2020 (Part 22): Destined Like John
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2020 (Part 22) DESTINED LIKE JOHN December 19, 2019 Today’s gospel: Luke 1:5-25 When Zechariah entered the sanctuary of the Lord in his priestly service, the angel Gabriel appeared to him. Gabriel told him, “Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall name him John.” (v.13b). […]
Our Theme for 2020 (Part 21): The Name of the King
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2020 (Part 21) THE NAME OF THE KING December 18, 2019 Today’s psalm: Psalm 72:1-19 Today’s psalm is about the Israelite king who is the representative of God and through whom blessings come not just to the people but to the whole world. A nation and the world would […]
Our Theme for 2020 (Part 20): A Prophet Like Balaam
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2020 (Part 20) A PROPHET LIKE BALAAM December 16, 2019 Today’s reading: Numbers 24:2-17 As baptized Catholics, we share in the priestly, kingly and prophetic ministry of our Lord Jesus. As MFC, we are “of Christ,” and as such, we are disciples who serve him. Crucial in today’s world […]
Our Theme for 2020 (Part 19): Greater than John the Baptist
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2020 (Part 19) GREATER THAN JOHN THE BAPTIST December 15, 2019 Today’s gospel: Matthew 11:2-11 Jesus makes a striking statement: “Amen, I say to you, among those born of women there has been none greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater […]
Our Theme for 2020 (Part 18): Inspired by Elijah
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2020 (Part 18) INSPIRED BY ELIJAH December 14, 2019 Today’s readings: Sirach 48:1-4,9-11 Psalm 80:3-4,16-17,19-20[1] Matthew 17:10-13 Jesus said of Elijah the prophet: “Elijah will indeed come and restore all things” (Mt 17:11). Elijah was a great prophet. Ben Sira extolled Elijah: “How awesome are you, Elijah! Whose […]
Exhorted by Isaiah
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2020 (Part 17) EXHORTED BY ISAIAH December 13, 2019 Today’s reading: Isaiah 48:17-19 God’s chosen people had been in exile in Babylon. God would then use King Cyrus of Persia to overcome Babylon and free Israel from captivity, allowing them to return to their homeland. We too are like […]
Our Theme for 2020 – Grounded on Mary
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2020 (Part 16) GROUNDED ON MARY Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception December 9, 2019 Today’s readings: Genesis 3:9-15,20 Psalm 98:1-4 Ephesians 1:3-6,11-12 Luke 1:26-38 If we are to be founded on the Rock that is Christ, we must also be grounded on devotion to Mary, his Mother. Why […]