Lack of space for Jesus, was lack of space for God in the heart of the people. It stands for this Christmas too. We, as believers, are once again being fondly invited to the banquet-table of a Redemptive Incarnation and in the garden of our heart there unfolds, like the fragrant December Lilies, a full … Read more
The Magnificat, taken from Luke’s Gospel (1:46-55), is the Blessed Virgin Mary’s hymn of praise to the Lord. It is also known as the Canticle of Mary in the Liturgy of the Hours. The Magnificat of Mary My soul magnifies the Lord And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior; Because he has regarded the lowliness … Read more
God’s mercy is the source of all the blessings in our life. The more we seek it, the more we will receive God’s blessings. The word mercy means undeserved favour. The Greek word used is ‘Elos’ and the Hebrew word used is ‘Hesed’ which means steadfast love. In Deut 4:31, we read Moses saying; ‘Because … Read more