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Christmas Weekly Saturday
John 1: 35-42
A Call to “Come and See”

Today’s Gospel reveals an intimate moment of encounter between Jesus and his first disciples, Andrew and another unnamed follower. This passage offers lessons for us as Catholics navigating the challenges of modern life.

As Jesus passes by, John the Baptist proclaims, “Behold, the Lamb of God.” Two of John’s disciples begin to follow Jesus, curious but uncertain. How often does Jesus “pass by” in our daily lives—in moments of quiet, in the needs of others, or in unexpected blessings? Do we notice him? And when we do, how do we respond?

Jesus turns and asks, “What are you looking for?” This question is not just for Andrew and his companion but for each of us. What are we truly seeking in life? Is it comfort, success, or deeper meaning? Our answers reveal much about our relationship with God and our purpose as disciples.

When the disciples ask where Jesus stays, he responds, “Come and see.” Jesus invites them—and us—not to a static understanding but to an active, personal relationship. He calls us to discover him in our lives: in prayer, Scripture, the Eucharist, and the faces of those we meet. Where do we believe Jesus “stays” today?

After his time with Jesus, Andrew is filled with joy. He seeks out his brother Simon and exclaims, “We have found the Messiah!” Genuine discipleship urges us to share Christ’s love with those around us. Similar to Andrew, we are called to evangelise—to help our family, friends, and even strangers come face to face with Jesus.

Let us reflect on the people who have guided us to Jesus and ask how we can invite others to “come and see” the Saviour who walks beside us each day. May our lives testify to the joy of encountering Christ.

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聖誕期平日星期五 / 耶穌聖名
福音：若1:29-34
羔羊的見證：我們生活中的使命

洗者若翰說：耶穌是“天主的羔羊，除免世罪者”。這個頭銜揭示了耶穌是主，是僕人的雙重身份。我們是天主教徒，我們受邀重新發現耶穌，努力應對當下生活中的困擾和挑戰，把祂的使命看作我們自己的使命。

耶穌是天主子，祂自謙自卑，站在罪人中間。祂藉著自作犧牲，以此彰顯圓滿的愛，祂解救我們擺脫罪過，召叫我們進入新生。羔羊的形象令人想起逾越節，正是羔羊的血拯救以色列人脫離死亡和奴役。這個預表在耶穌身上得以實現 —— 祂的血成了全體人類得救的根源。這個真理提醒我們：耶穌並非遙不可及的天主，祂與我們同行，是我們的救主，兄弟和朋友。

耶穌來到，給一個被罪惡和絕望籠罩的世界帶來光明和救贖。祂的使命並不局限於祂所處的時代；今天，祂藉著自己的門徒，藉著我們，繼續祂的使命。追隨耶穌，就是要在我們的家中，我們的工作場所，我們的團體分享祂的真光。我們面對的挑戰：冷漠，分裂，或者抵制信仰的文化，便是見證祂愛的機會。

門徒身份要求我們加深與耶穌的關係，使徒身份要求我們分享祂的資訊。我們能以謙遜，服務和愛的生活方式，激勵他人與基督相遇。讓我們祈禱：使我們能有勇氣和愛心，完成這個使命，在一個渴望希望和真理的世界，建立天主的王國。

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圣诞期平日星期五 / 耶稣圣名
福音：若1:29-34
羔羊的见证：我们生活中的使命

洗者若翰说：耶稣是“天主的羔羊，除免世罪者”。这个头衔揭示了耶稣是主，是仆人的双重身份。我们是天主教徒，我们受邀重新发现耶稣，努力应对当下生活中的困扰和挑战，把祂的使命看作我们自己的使命。

耶稣是天主子，祂自谦自卑，站在罪人中间。祂藉着自作牺牲，以此彰显圆满的爱，祂解救我们摆脱罪过，召叫我们进入新生。羔羊的形象令人想起逾越节，正是羔羊的血拯救以色列人脱离死亡和奴役。这个预表在耶稣身上得以实现 —— 祂的血成了全体人类得救的根源。这个真理提醒我们：耶稣并非遥不可及的天主，祂与我们同行，是我们的救主，兄弟和朋友。

耶稣来到，给一个被罪恶和绝望笼罩的世界带来光明和救赎。祂的使命并不局限于祂所处的时代；今天，祂藉着自己的门徒，藉着我们，继续祂的使命。追随耶稣，就是要在我们的家中，我们的工作场所，我们的团体分享祂的真光。我们面对的挑战：冷漠，分裂，或者抵制信仰的文化，便是见证祂爱的机会。

门徒身份要求我们加深与耶稣的关系，使徒身份要求我们分享祂的信息。我们能以谦逊，服务和爱的生活方式，激励他人与基督相遇。让我们祈祷：使我们能有勇气和爱心，完成这个使命，在一个渴望希望和真理的世界，建立天主的王国。

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Christmas Weekday / Optional Memorial of the Most Holy Name of Jesus
John 1: 29-34
Witnesses of the Lamb: Mission in Our Lives

John the Baptist introduces Jesus as the “Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” This title reveals Jesus’ dual identity as Lord and Servant. As Catholics grappling with the distractions and challenges of modern life, we are invited to rediscover Jesus and embrace his mission as our own.

Jesus, the Son of God, humbles himself to stand among sinners. He embodies perfect love through his self-sacrifice, liberating us from sin and calling us to new life. The image of the Lamb recalls the Passover, where the blood of a lamb delivered the Israelites from death and slavery. In Jesus, this symbolism is fulfilled—his blood becomes the source of salvation for all humanity. Amid our struggles, this truth reminds us that Jesus walks with us, not as a distant God but as our Saviour, Brother, and Friend.

Jesus came to bring light and salvation to a world overshadowed by sin and despair. His mission was not limited to his time; it continues today through his disciples, through us. To follow Jesus is to share his light in our homes, workplaces, and communities. The challenges we face—indifference, division, or a culture resistant to faith—are opportunities to bear witness to his love.

Discipleship calls us to deepen our relationship with Jesus, while apostleship challenges us to share his message. By living lives of humility, service, and love, we can inspire others to encounter Christ. Let us pray for courage and grace to fulfil this mission, building God’s Kingdom in a world yearning for hope and truth.

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Memorial of Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the Church
John 1:19-28
Preparing the Way through witnessing to the Word

In today’s Gospel, we encounter John the Baptist, a man fully aware of his role as a herald of Christ. When questioned by the religious authorities, John humbly denies being the Messiah, Elijah, or the Prophet. Instead, he identifies himself as “the voice of one crying out in the desert, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord.’” John’s humility and purpose remind us of our call to prepare others to encounter Christ.

John’s baptism, centred on repentance and purification, pointed forward to the baptism of Jesus, which brings the Spirit of God into the hearts of believers. John’s acknowledgement that he is unworthy even to untie the sandals of the one coming after him teaches us reverence for the mission of Christ—a mission far greater than ourselves.

Like John, we are called to be witnesses to the Light. We are not the source of this Light but are meant to reflect it, guiding others toward the truth and love of Jesus. In doing so, we echo Christ’s words: “You are the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14). The example of John the Baptist challenges us to ask, ‘Do I allow the light of Christ to shine through me?’

John’s life of humility and dedication offers us a model. He embraced his role with clarity and conviction, focusing not on himself but on the One he served. In our lives, we too can be voices crying out in the wilderness of a world often clouded by darkness, preparing hearts to receive Jesus.

As we reflect on John’s example, let us seek to embody his courage and humility, ensuring that our actions and words lead others to recognise and follow Christ, the Light of the World.

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聖大巴西略主教和聖額我略·納齊盎主教（紀念）
福音：若1:19-28
藉著給聖言作證預備道路

在今天的福音經文，我們與洗者若翰相遇，洗者若翰是一個完全明白自己是基督的前驅。他在受到宗教權威質疑的時候，他謙恭否認自己是默西亞，厄裡亞或先知。相反，他認為自己是“在曠野中的呼聲”，“修直上主的行徑。”若翰的謙遜和意圖提醒我們：我們蒙召準備別人與基督相遇。

洗者若翰的洗禮，其核心意涵是悔改和淨化，直接指向耶穌的洗禮，耶穌的洗禮會把天主的聖神帶入信徒的心中。若翰坦承：他不配給那在他以後來到的人解開祂的涼鞋。這教會我們敬畏耶穌的使命，遠大過我們自己的使命。

如同若翰一樣，我們蒙召給真光作證。我們不是這真光的源泉，而是真光的輝映，引導他人走向耶穌的真理和愛。我們這樣做，就是在回應基督的聖言：“禰是世界之光。”（參看：瑪5:14）洗者若翰的德表邀請我們去問：“我是否容許基督之光藉著我顯耀嗎？”

若翰的謙遜和奉獻給我們樹立了榜樣。他明確而堅定地接受自己的角色，他所關注的不是他自己，而是他所服務的人。在生活中，我們也能在一個時常被黑暗籠罩，如同荒野一般的世界中大聲呼喊，為接納耶穌做好準備。

每當我們反思若翰的榜樣，就讓我們努力體現他的勇氣和謙遜，確保我們的行動和言語能引領他人認識並追隨基督，祂是世界之光。

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圣大巴西略主教和圣额我略·纳齐盎主教（纪念）
福音：若1:19-28
藉着给圣言作证预备道路

在今天的福音经文，我们与洗者若翰相遇，洗者若翰是一个完全明白自己是基督的前驱。他在受到宗教权威质疑的时候，他谦恭否认自己是默西亚，厄里亚或先知。相反，他认为自己是“在旷野中的呼声”，“修直上主的行径。”若翰的谦逊和意图提醒我们：我们蒙召准备别人与基督相遇。

洗者若翰的洗礼，其核心意涵是悔改和净化，直接指向耶稣的洗礼，耶稣的洗礼会把天主的圣神带入信徒的心中。若翰坦承：他不配给那在他以后来到的人解开祂的凉鞋。这教会我们敬畏耶稣的使命，远大过我们自己的使命。

如同若翰一样，我们蒙召给真光作证。我们不是这真光的源泉，而是真光的辉映，引导他人走向耶稣的真理和爱。我们这样做，就是在回应基督的圣言：“祢是世界之光。”（参看：玛5:14）洗者若翰的德表邀请我们去问：“我是否容许基督之光藉着我显耀吗？”

若翰的谦逊和奉献给我们树立了榜样。他明确而坚定地接受自己的角色，他所关注的不是他自己，而是他所服务的人。在生活中，我们也能在一个时常被黑暗笼罩，如同荒野一般的世界中大声呼喊，为接纳耶稣做好准备。

每当我们反思若翰的榜样，就让我们努力体现他的勇气和谦逊，确保我们的行动和言语能引领他人认识并追随基督，祂是世界之光。

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天主之母節
福音：路2:16-21
元旦：瑪利亞，天主之母節

新年象徵著新的開始和決心，值此瑪利亞，天主之母節，這更有屬靈意義。在這聖誕八日慶期的最後一天，世界和平日，教會鼓勵我們承認瑪利亞在救恩史扮演的重要角色，在我們進入新的不確定的一年，尋求她慈母般的代禱。

教宗方濟各在2022年反思這段福音的時候，給我們提供了一個美麗的景象：瑪利亞教導我們“默存和思考”。在福音經文中，她珍視一切 —— 比如：天使的宣告，牧羊人前來朝拜，事實上，也有備受挑戰的時候，比如：當她在卑微的馬廄中分娩的時候，她所面臨的各種不確定性事件。瑪利亞總不尋求逃避生活中的各種考驗，也不誇大生活中的各種喜樂；她向天主奧妙的工作敞開心扉，接納一切。

縱觀歷史，教會把瑪利亞比作引導基督徒的明星，提醒我們：她對天主的恩許，堅信不移，可以照亮我們走過一生走過的不確定道路。我們在她身上找到直面挑戰的力量，在遭受每一次困難以後，重新振作的希望。

在這被稱作“希望的朝聖者”的禧年，讓我們從瑪利亞身上汲取靈感。願我們如同那些划船駛向星光的水手一樣，把我們的目光聚焦在世海之星瑪利亞身上，效法她信德，愛與和平的德表，在新的一年，繼續航行。

在這新年的伊始，讓我們把我們自己置於她的保護下，把我們的喜樂，困難和願望託付給慈母，求她照料我們。願她引導我們深化我們的希望，使我們堅定不移，在本年和之後的日子裡追隨基督。亞孟。

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天主之母节
福音：路2:16-21
元旦：玛利亚，天主之母节

新年象征着新的开始和决心，值此玛利亚，天主之母节，这更有属灵意义。在这圣诞八日庆期的最后一天，世界和平日，教会鼓励我们承认玛利亚在救恩史扮演的重要角色，在我们进入新的不确定的一年，寻求她慈母般的代祷。

教宗方济各在2022年反思这段福音的时候，给我们提供了一个美丽的景象：玛利亚教导我们“默存和思考”。在福音经文中，她珍视一切 —— 比如：天使的宣告，牧羊人前来朝拜，事实上，也有备受挑战的时候，比如：当她在卑微的马厩中分娩的时候，她所面临的各种不确定性事件。玛利亚总不寻求逃避生活中的各种考验，也不夸大生活中的各种喜乐；她向天主奥妙的工作敞开心扉，接纳一切。

纵观历史，教会把玛利亚比作引导基督徒的明星，提醒我们：她对天主的恩许，坚信不移，可以照亮我们走过一生走过的不确定道路。我们在她身上找到直面挑战的力量，在遭受每一次困难以后，重新振作的希望。

在这被称作“希望的朝圣者”的禧年，让我们从玛利亚身上汲取灵感。愿我们如同那些划船驶向星光的水手一样，把我们的目光聚焦在世海之星玛利亚身上，效法她信德，爱与和平的德表，在新的一年，继续航行。

在这新年的伊始，让我们把我们自己置于她的保护下，把我们的喜乐，困难和愿望托付给慈母，求她照料我们。愿她引导我们深化我们的希望，使我们坚定不移，在本年和之后的日子里追随基督。亚孟。

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Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God
The Octave Day of Christmas
Luke 2:16-21
New Year’s Day: The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

New Year’s Day, symbolising fresh starts and resolutions, holds a spiritual meaning as the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. On this final day of the Christmas Octave and the World Day of Peace, the Church encourages us to recognise Mary’s significant role in salvation history and to seek her motherly intercession as we enter the uncertainties of a new year

Pope Francis’ reflection on this Gospel passage in 2022 offers us a beautiful insight: Mary teaches us to “keep and ponder.” In the Gospel, she treasures everything—the joyful moments like the angel’s announcement and the shepherds’ adoration, but also the challenging realities, such as the uncertainty of giving birth in a humble stable. Mary doesn’t seek to evade life’s trials or exaggerate its joys; she embraces all with a heart open to God’s mysterious work.

Throughout history, the Church has compared Mary to a guiding star for Christians, reminding us that her steadfast faith in God’s promises can light our way through life’s uncertainties. In her, we discover the strength to face challenges and the hope for resurrection after every hardship.

In this Jubilee Year as “Pilgrims of Hope,” let us take inspiration from Mary. Just as mariners steer toward the light of a star, may we fix our gaze on Mary, the Star of the Sea, and navigate the coming year with her example of faith, love, and peace.

At the start of this new year, let us place ourselves under her protection, entrusting our joys, struggles, and aspirations to her maternal care. May she guide us to deepen our hope and strengthen our resolve to follow Christ throughout this year and beyond. Amen.

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