Advent Devotional – Day 7
“The sceptre from Judah and the leader from his thigh will not be taken away, until he who will be sent arrives, and he will be the expectation of Gentiles.” (Genesis 49:10) In Jacob’s blessing to his son Judah, we find a prophecy of the Messiah. The sceptre, a symbol of kingship, would remain with […]
Advent Devotional – Day 6
“Behold, I send my angel, and he will prepare the way before my face. And presently the Sovereign, whom you seek, and the angel of testimony, whom you desire, will arrive at his temple. Behold, he approaches, says Yahweh of hosts.” (Malachi 3:1) The prophet Malachi foretold the coming of a messenger who would prepare […]
Advent Devotional – Day 5
“And a rod (shoot) will go forth from the root of Jesse, and a flower will ascend from his root.” (Isaiah 11:1) This prophecy speaks of hope springing forth from what seems lifeless. The house of David, symbolised by the stump of Jesse, appeared cut down and barren, but Yahweh promised that a new rod—a […]
Advent Devotional – Day 4
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. A light has risen for the inhabitants of the region of the shadow of death.” (Isaiah 9:2) A world without Christ is a world shrouded in darkness—lost, without direction or hope. Isaiah’s prophecy foretells the coming of a great light, a light that pierces […]
The Canonisation of Ceferino Namuncurá: A New Saint for the Church
TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN — The Holy See today announced the canonisation of Ceferino Namuncurá, declaring him Saint Ceferino the Pius. This momentous event marks a significant step in recognising the sanctity of South America’s indigenous heritage within the universal Church. Saint Ceferino the Pius, a young man of indigenous Mapuche descent, has been officially proclaimed a […]
Advent Devotional – Day 3
“A star shall rise out of Jacob, and a rod shall spring up from Israel.” (Numbers 24:17) This prophecy points forward to the coming of a King who would bring light and authority to the world. The star rising from Jacob should remind us of the celestial sign that guided the wise men to Bethlehem, […]
Advent Devotional – Day 2
“And you, Bethlehem Ephrata, are a little one among the thousands of Judah. From you will go forth he who shall be the ruler in Israel, and his landing place has been set from the beginning, from the days of eternity.” (Micah 5:2) The prophet Micah’s words speak to us about God often choosing the […]
Advent Devotional – Day 1
“For this reason, the Lord himself will grant to you a sign. Behold, a virgin will conceive, and she will give birth to a son, and his name will be called Immanuel.” (Isaiah 7:14) As we begin this season of Advent, we turn our hearts to the ancient prophecy spoken by Isaiah. In the midst […]
Lectio Divina for 31 October 2024
Lectio “How great is the multitude of your sweetness, O Yahweh, which you keep hidden for those who fear you, which you have perfected for those who hope in you, in the sight of the sons of men.” (Psalm 30:20)
Lectio Divina for 30 October 2024
Lectio “Shine your face upon your servant. Save me in your mercy.” (Psalm 30:17)
