Fr. Jose – Parish Priest

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Dear family members and friends: Today we especially remember the Baptism of the Lord. As John the Baptist was reluctant to baptise Jesus, He said, “Let it be so now, thus it is fitting for us to fulfil all righteousness.” The baptism of Jesus was also an occasion to reveal himself to the mankind, as we go through the three things happened at the time of His baptism: The heavens were opened, the Spirit of God descended like a dove and a voice from heaven saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” All these three things happen during our baptism also. Let us be aware of the great place we have with baptism and let us also try to fulfil all righteousness in our Christian life. Amen.

Fr. Jose – Parish Priest

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Dear family members and friends: Happy New Year! We have already entered the New Year 2026. We pray that this year may be one with abundant blessings from the Lord. What is the greatest blessing that we can have? The Communion Antiphon taken from today’s Gospel reminds us: To all who would accept him, he gave the power to become children of God. To become children of God means to become inheritors of the grace and glory of God. In Jesus there is fullness of grace, truth and glory. Let this new year be a time to follow the true light and life. We are again reminded that all things were made in him, the Word and let that Word be the guide for our life. Amen.

Fr. Jose – Parish Priest

Dear family members and friends: Today we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Jesus was born as the child in the family of Joseph and Mary, who were specially designated and called to be the parents of Jesus to take care of him. In today’s Gospel we read how God guided the family giving timely instructions to protect the family. In the Communion Antiphon we say: Our God has appeared on the earth, and lived among us. Let our families be the dwelling place of God. Let all the parents be guided by God in order to protect the family including the children. Let us all try to keep our families Holy that the presence of the Lord be there always. Amen

Fr. Jose – Parish Priest

Dear family members and friends: In today’s Gospel we reflect on the message of the angel to Joseph regarding the birth of Jesus. As Joseph knew Mary was bearing a child in her womb before their marriage, he was confused and decided to send her away quietly. But on the message of the angel about the birth of Jesus made him change his mind and accept Mary. On this last Sunday of Advent, let us reflect on the birth of Jesus in our lives through the Holy Spirit. In today’s prayer over the offerings, we pray: May the Holy Spirit, O Lord, sanctify these gifts … just as he filled with his power the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Let us pray that we also be filled with the Holy Spirit to receive Jesus into our lives. Amen

We are celebrating the Nativity of Jesus this week. Wish you all the blessings of a very Happy Christmas. May Child Jesus be born in our hearts and life.

Fr. Jose – Parish Priest

Dear family members and friends: Today is Gaudete Sunday, a call to rejoice as Christmas approaches. The readings of today are full of hopeful joy in anticipation of Christ’s arrival. Today’s Gospel announces the arrival of the Messiah describing what Jesus is doing as answer to the question of the disciples of John the Baptist whether they should wait for another one. It clearly states that the reign of God is at near. Jesus continues to speak about John the Baptist’s role to prepare the way for the One who is to come. He raises John the Baptist as the greatest among those born of women, but the least born into the Reign of God is greater than him. Let us be joyful that we are born in the reign of God and let us be witnesses to that. Amen