St John the Baptist, lead us to Jesus, our Saviour and KingThe Nativity of St John the Baptist (B) : Thursday 24th June 2021Is. 49:1-6; Ps. 138:1-3,13-15; Acts 13:22-26; Lk. 1:57-66,80 (Ps Wk IV) Many of the prophets were certain that even from their conception, they had been called by God. They did not have…
Lord, help me to keep my eyes... my focus on you, and you alone12th week in Ordinary Time (B) : Wednesday 23rd June 2021Gen. 15:1-12,17-18; Ps. 104:1-2,3-4,6-7,8-9; Mt. 7:15-20 (Ps Wk IV) If there is anything we look for in human relationships, it is trustworthiness. We want to be able to depend on a friend’s…
Ss John Fisher, bishop & Thomas More martyrs12th week in Ordinary Time (B) : Tuesday 22nd June 2021Gen. 13:2,5-18; Ps. 14:2-4,5; Mt. 7:6,12-14 (Ps Wk IV) “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the road is easy that leads to destruction, and there are many who take it.” Our lives are…
St Aloysius Gonzaga, religious12th week in Ordinary Time (B) : Monday 21st June 2021Gen. 12:1-9; Ps. 32:12-13,18-19,20,22; Mt. 7:1-5 (Ps Wk IV) When we go on a trip, we make sure that we have our documents, money, reservations, and anything else we might need. We know where we are going and how long we will…
Lord, help me to be aware of your Holy Presence with me at all times12th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) : 20th June 2021Job. 38:1,8-11; Ps. 106:23-24,25-26,28-29, 30-31; 2 Cor. 5:14-17; Mk. 4:35-41 (Ps Wk IV) Job had been questioning God for an explanation of his sufferings. His conscience was clear — he had done…
Ss Philip Minh, priest & Comps. martyrs (Martyrs of Vietnam — seminarians of College General. Penang) 11th Weekend in Ordinary Time (B) : Saturday 19th June 20212 Cor. 11:18,21-20; Ps. 33:2-3,4-5,6-7; Mt. 6:19-23 (Ps Wk III) “No one can serve two masters. You cannot be the slave of God and of money”. This saying of…
Lord, help me to develop a deep relationship with you11th Weekend in Ordinary Time (B) : Friday 18th June 20212 Cor. 11:18,21-20; Ps. 33:2-3,4-5,6-7; Mt. 6:19-23 (Ps Wk III) “Holiness consists firstly in personally relating to the Father in the depths of one’s being and only secondly in conduct, in the things we do… The…
Jesus, have mercy on me! Mary, help me!11th Weekend in Ordinary Time (B) : Thursday 17th June 20212 cor. 11:1-11; Ps. 110:1-2,3-4,7-8; Mt. 6:7-15 (Ps Wk III) Jesus is very prudent in advising us to pray with few words. We may apply his recommendation to the “Prayers of the faithful” at Mass, especially when one…
Lord, thank you for your grace and may everything I do, be for your greater glory11th Weekend in Ordinary Time (B) : Wednesday 16th June 20212 Cor. 9:6-11; Ps. 111:1-2,3-4,9; Mt. 6:1-6,16-18 (Ps Wk III) “Be careful not to parade your good deeds before others, to attract their notice”. In an earlier reflection, we have…
Lord, help me to love others especially those who are difficult to love11th Weekend in Ordinary Time (B) : Tuesday 15th June 20212 Cor. 8:1-9; Ps. 145:1-2,5-7,8-9; Mt. 5:43-48 (Ps Wk III) Chapter 5 of Matthew’s Gospel is among the richest and most challenging passages of the four Gospels and, perhaps for that very reason,…