Reflections of Caritas

Gospel: Mt. 2:1-12

May Your Light Shine

As we continue enjoying the season of Christmas and ushering in the new year, the gospel reading invites us to ponder another interesting story surrounding the birth of Jesus - the journey of the Magi - the wise men who followed the star that led them to the Child Jesus in the manger. This event commemorates God’s “showing up in our midst” in the person of Jesus Christ. God is revealed in person for all of us. In the birth of Christ, God comes to us not in terms of force and power and might, but in terms of love and peace.

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Topics: CARITAS, The Bible, Gospel

GOSPEL: Matthew 11:2-11

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Topics: Africa, faithbound, Catholic Identity, CARITAS, Uganda, The Bible, Gospel

GOSPEL: Luke 23:35-43

Dear friends,

The gospel reading of today presents the paradox of Christ’s kingship. The characters in the gospel question Christ’s kingship. Hanging on the cross, he was anything but a king; clad in a strip of rag rather than a royal garb, surrounded by men who despised him instead of revering him. The rulers sneered at him, the soldiers jeered at him, even the sign above his head read, “this is the king of the Jews,” a mockery of his title. Our celebration today is not a mockery. Rather, it is a genuine celebration of the universal reign of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Topics: Africa, faithbound, Catholic Identity, CARITAS, Uganda, The Bible, Gospel

GOSPEL: Luke 21:5-19

Dear friends,

As we come to the end of the liturgical year, the Word of God today speaks to us about “The end”.  Overwhelmed by the horrific description of events such as destruction, wars, revolutions, earthquakes, plagues, famines, and fearful sights, we might forget to hear the real words of Jesus: “Do not be afraid… but the end is not so soon” (Luke 21:9).

The situation we are in, in this present world, might be very tough, it might even question our faith in Jesus Christ, yet if we endure, we shall have every course to smile at the end as Jesus assures us today: “Your endurance will win you your lives.”

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Topics: Africa, faithbound, Catholic Identity, CARITAS, Uganda, The Bible, Gospel