THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS23rd Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Saturday 14th September 2024Num 21:4-9 or Phil 2:6-11; Ps 77:1-2, 34-38; Jn 3:13-17 (Psalter Proper) If our daily life is left unexamined, we often create negative energies around us. During their journey through the desert, the Israelites grumbled, complained, and spoke ill of…
St John Chrysostom, Bishop & Doctor, pray for us23rd Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Friday 13th September 20241 Cor 9:16-19, 22-27; Ps 83:3-6, 12; Lk 6:39-42 (Ps Wk III) In our modern world, complacency with our mobile phones may numb our senses to stay vigilant against unnecessary websites, videos and chats. Certain media news…
Most Holy Name of Mary, pray for us23rd Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Thursday 12th September 20241 Cor 8:1-7, 11-13; Ps 138:1-3, 13-14, 23-24 Lk 6:27-38 (Ps Wk III) How willing are we to “love’’ our enemies? “Do good’’ to those who hate us, “bless’’ those who curse us, and “pray’’ for those who…
Lord, shape our attitudes according to Yours 23rd Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Wednesday 11th September 20241 Cor 7:25-31; Ps 44:11-12, 14-17; Lk 6:20-26 (Ps Wk III) With regard to conduct and performing duties, St Paul cautions the Corinthians not to be oblivious, only taken with mere earthly pleasures. He urges them to consider…
St. Peter Claver, Priest, pray for us23rd Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Tuesday 10th September 20241 Cor 6:1-11; Ps 149:1-6, 9; Lk 6:12-19 (Ps Wk III) Paul reprimanded those in the Corinthian community who readily betrayed their own brothers and sisters by bringing their disputes to pagan courts. Paul chastised them – how can…
St. Peter Claver, Priest, pray for us23rd Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Monday 9th September 20241 Cor 5:1-8; Ps 5:5-7, 12; Lk 6:6-11 (Ps Wk III) The synagogue incident in which the Jewish leaders try to catch Jesus in violation of the Jewish Law, offers us a deeper comprehension of Jesus’ mission. A man…
Lord, regenerate our zeal for Your kingdom without fear!23rd Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Sunday 8th September 2024Is 35:4-7; Ps 145:7-10; Jm 2:1-5 Mk 7:31-37 (Ps Wk III) The need for all creation to be healed and regenerated is made clear by Prophet Isaiah. His prophecy is a vision where all conflicting elements of…
Lord, grant us the gift of your wisdom22nd Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Saturday 7th September 20241 Cor 4:6-15; Ps 144:17-21; Lk 6:1-5 (Ps Wk II) Jesus’ parable of the new patch on old cloak and new wine in old wineskins (Lk 5:33-39) pointed to the short sightedness of the Pharisees. Firstly, the Sabbath…
Lord, help me to see things and people as You wants me to see them22nd Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Friday 6th September 20241 Cor 4:1-5; Ps 36:3-6, 27-28, 39-40; Lk 5:33-39 (Ps Wk II) The earlier chapter of Paul’s first epistle to the Church in Corinth is about their lack of unity. He…
St Teresa of Kolkata, Religious, pray for us22nd Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Thurday 5th September 20241 Cor 3:18-23; Ps 32:1-6; Lk 5:1-11 (Ps Wk II) The first letter to the Corinthians continues the theme on the difference between worldly wisdom and divine wisdom. Since the believers in Corinth were tempted by many forms…