Lord, help me to follow you completely and whole-heartedly22nd Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Thursday 2nd September 2021Col. 1:9-14; Ps. 97:2-4,5-6; Lk. 5:1-11 (Ps Wk II) Even as the crowd pressed around him, Jesus was able to comprehend the dire situation faced by Simon Peter and his fellow fishermen. These men did not get…
Seeking the greater good should be our guide22nd Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Wednesday 1st September 2021Col. 1:1-8; Ps. 51:10,11; Lk. 4:38-44 (Ps Wk II) Many people hear the gospel with their ears, but far fewer hear it with their hearts. When we hear the Word with our hearts, our lives are transformed. Faith…
Lord Jesus, strengthen our faith and help us be a source of comfort and courage for others22nd Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Tuesday 31st August 20211 Thess. 5:1-6,9-11; Ps. 26:1,4,13-14; Lk. 4:31-37 (Ps Wk II) The Psalmist encourages us to “wait for the Lord with courage”. Each day our world seems to plunge further…
Lord, may my life reflect Your kindness and generosity22nd Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Monday 30th August 20211 Thess. 4:13-18; Ps. 95:1,3,4-5,11-13; Lk. 4:16-30 (Ps Wk II) Many in Thessalonica were worried. Jesus had not returned, and some community members had died. Would they miss out on being with the Lord when he returned?…
Lord, may Your law lead us to You and make us better people22nd Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Sunday 29th August 2021Deut. 4:1-2,6-8; Ps. 14:2-4,5; James 1:17-18,21-22,27; Mk. 7:1-8,14-15,21-23 (Ps Wk II) The Law of Moses was very important for the people of Israel. They were rightly proud of the legal system they had…
St Monica21st Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Saturday 28th August 20211 Thess. 4:9-11; Ps. 97:1,7-8,9; Mt. 25:14-30 (Ps Wk I) Many feel that they have to shout and draw attention to themselves to proclaim the Gospel. Paul insisted that our most eloquent testimony is often quiet, unassuming, and gentle. He advised his followers to…
St Monica 21st Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Friday 27th August 20211 Thess. 4:1-8; Ps. 96:1,2,5-6,10,11-12; Mt. 25:1-13 (Ps Wk I) In today’s parable, the ten bridesmaids were waiting for the bridegroom’s arrival. The faithful ones knew they had to wait and took an extra oil supply, while the other five foolish ones were…
Lord, put me in the assembly of the faithful servants21st Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Thursday 26th August 20211 Thess 3:7-13; Ps. 89:3-4,12-13,14,17; Mt. 24:42-51 (Ps Wk I) Jesus speaks to his disciples about being alert to the coming of the kingdom. We do not know the time and day the Lord comes, so…
O Lord, search me and guide me21st Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Wednesday 25th August 20211 Thess. 2:9-13; Ps. 138:7-8,9-10,11-12; Mt. 23:27-32 (Ps Wk I) The scripture readings provide us with some ideas about spiritual leadership. On reading the letter of Paul to the Thessalonians and the gospel passage, we see a comparison between…
Feast of St Bartholomew, Apostle21st Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Tuesday 24th August 2021Rev. 21:9-14; Ps. 144:10-11,12-13,17-18; Jn. 1:45-51 (Ps Wk I) The beautiful image of the holy city of Jerusalem coming down from heaven does not describe a place or a thing. It is a symbol of the human soul that lives in…