Liturgical Bible Study Guide: Solemnity of the Assumption
Introduction This holy day of obligation celebrates the dogma of faith that the Mother of God was taken up to heaven, soul and body, after her earthly life. This dogma is not documented in Holy Scripture and reliable historical reports at to the place (Ephesus, Jerusalem), the time, and the circumstances of Mary’s death are […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time Cycle B
1st Reading – Isaiah 43:18-19, 21-22, 24b-25 In this portion of Isaiah, the prophet writes of the exile which Israel and Judah will undergo (Israel in 722 B.C. and Judah in 605-586 B.C.) because they have been an unfaithful bride to God. All mankind will witness this exile because the kingdom of God is at […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: Easter Sunday
1st Reading – Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Assuming that Jesus’ crucifixion occurred in A.D. 30, Paul (Saul) was converted in A.D. 33 and came to Jerusalem from his preaching in Damascus around A.D. 36. If the Acts of the Apostles is arranged in chronological order, today’s event occurs after Paul’s meeting with Peter in Jerusalem. What […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion Cycle A
Introduction Passion week ends our celebration of Lent. Our lenten preparations have been focused on improving our response to God’s call so that we, His children, will be ready to come home and live for all eternity. Jesus, our eldest brother, has showed us how to live His life so that we can gain eternal […]
Liturgical Bible Study Readings: Feast of Sto. Nino Cycle A
For the Philippine Church, since we are celebrating the Feast of Sto. Nino, please use the following readings: 1st Reading: Isaiah 9:1-6 (1) The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; Upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shone.(2) You have brought them abundant joy and great rejoicing, As […]