He who comes after me. – John 1:19-28

Jan 2, 2026 | 2026, Daily Gospel Reflection, John, Ordinary Time, Year A

Explanation Reflection Questions Takeaway Meditation Hymn Explanation Jewish leaders question John the Baptist about his identity, but he humbly denies being the Messiah, Elijah, or the Prophet. He identifies himself only as “a voice crying out in the...

They found Mary and Joseph, and the baby. And at the end of eight days, he was called Jesus. – Luke 2:16-21

Jan 1, 2026 | 2026, Daily Gospel Reflection, Luke, Ordinary Time, Year A

Explanation Reflection Questions Takeaway Meditation Hymn Explanation The shepherds hurry to Bethlehem and find Mary, Joseph, and the infant lying in a manger, just as the angels announced. They witness the humble birth of the Saviour and joyfully proclaim the good...

The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. – John 1:1-18

Dec 31, 2025 | 2025, Daily Gospel Reflection, John, Ordinary Time, Year A

Explanation Reflection Questions Takeaway Meditation Hymn Explanation John’s Gospel opens with the eternal truth that the Word became flesh and dwells among us. From the beginning, the Word, Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, exists with the Father and is Himself...

She spoke of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem. – Luke 2:36-40

Dec 30, 2025 | 2025, Daily Gospel Reflection, Luke, Ordinary Time, Year A

Explanation Reflection Questions Takeaway Meditation Hymn Explanation In the Temple, the prophetess Anna, an elderly widow devoted to prayer and fasting, recognises the infant Jesus as the promised Redeemer. Her long years of faithfulness prepare her to see God’s...

I assign to you, as my Father assigned to me, a kingdom. – Luke 22:24-30

Dec 29, 2025 | 2025, Daily Gospel Reflection, Luke, Ordinary Time, Year A

Explanation Reflection Questions Takeaway Meditation Hymn Explanation During the Last Supper, the disciples argue about who is greatest among them, but Jesus redefines greatness through humble service. He explains that in His Kingdom of Service, true leadership means...

Take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt. – Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23

Dec 28, 2025 | 2025, Daily Gospel Reflection, Mathew, Ordinary Time, Year A

Explanation Reflection Questions Takeaway Meditation Hymn Explanation An angel warns Joseph in a dream to flee to Egypt with Mary and Jesus to escape King Herod’s deadly plot. Joseph rises immediately, obeying without hesitation to protect Jesus and Mary, and he leads...