We have a beautiful lyrical movement from the Second Sunday of Advent to this Third Sunday: Gaudete Sunday, the Sunday to rejoice and give praise.  Like a musical composition, the composer’s main theme is building towards its climax, always with its immediate goal present in mind and heart: ‘the God who is coming’. 

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 31:13-19
Mass: Ph 3:3-8a; Resp Ps 105; Lk 15:1-10


Let hearts rejoice who search for the Lord.
Envision if you will the scene of today's Gospel. We have the tax collectors and sinners drawing near to listen to Jesus. At the same time, we have the Pharisees

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 31:1-12 The Qualities of the Cellarer
Mass: Ph 2:12-18; Resp Ps 27; Lk 14:25-33

Everyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple.
The psalmist speaks to us in light of today's Gospel.

Readings of the day: RB 2:33-40Mass: Ac 20:28-38; Resp Ps 68; Jn 17:11b-19

IT IS MORE BLESSED TO GIVE THAN TO RECEIVE.
Not only that, ‘God loves a cheerful giver’ (2 Co 9:7).
Far from being timid, morose, acerbic or melancholy, or putting on a dreary face, the saints are joyful and full of good humour. Though com

Readings of the day: RB 68 Assignment of Impossible TasksMass: Ac 13:13-25; Resp Ps 89; Jn 13:16-20


Jesus embodies humble service by washing the disciples’ feet. Then the Word speaks:Amen, amen, I say to you, no slave is greater than his master nor any messenger greater than the one who sent him. If you understand this, ble