Week of Prayer for Christian Unity theme: “Abide in my love, and you shall bear much fruit” (John 15, 5-9) Feast of The Conversion of St Paul the Apostle : Monday 25th January 2021Acts 22:3-16, or Acts 9:1-22; Ps. 116:1,2; Mk. 16:15-18 (Ps Wk III) Today, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Conversion of…
Lord, help us to be your good followers and play a part in your mission3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), Sunday of the Word of God : 24th January 2021Jona 3:1-5,10; Ps. 24:4-5,6,7,8-9; 1 Cor. 7:29-31; Mk. 1:14-20 (Ps Wk III) In today’s first reading, we hear God’s second call to Jonah to go to…
Lord, help us to serve you with holiness, devotion, gratitude and joy2nd Week in Ordinary Time : Saturday 23rd January 2021Heb. 9:2-3,11-14; Ps. 46:2-3,6-7,8-9; Mk. 3:20-21 (Ps Wk II) What can we learn today from Hebrews? Historically, the tent (tabernacle) was built under Moses (following God’s command — Exodus 40). And annually, it was the…
St Vincent, Deacon and martyr2nd Week in Ordinary Time : Friday 22nd January 2021 Heb. 8:6-13; Ps. 84:8,10,11-12,13-14; Mk.3:13-19 (Ps Wk II) The author of Hebrews felt that God’s covenant with Israel was obsolete. But St Paul and St John Paul II would both disagree. As Pope, John Paul II used to refer to God’s…
St Agnes, Virgin & Martyr2nd Week in Ordinary Time : Thursday 21st January 2021Heb. 7:25—8:6; Ps. 39:7-9,10,17; Mk.3:7-12 (Ps Wk II) Jesus never looked on majesty as something to be selfishly enjoyed. Jesus is the unique example of divine majesty and divine service combined. He knew that he had been given his supreme position, not…
St Fabian, Pope & martyr, St Sebastian, martyr 2nd Week in Ordinary Time : Wednesday 20th January 2021Heb. 7:1-3,15-17; Ps. 109:1,2,3,4; Mk. 3:1-6 (Ps Wk II) By referring to Melchizedek, the writer indicated that Christ was a different sort of priest. He was not a priest in the tradition of Aaron, who was of the…
Lord, help me to be open to whatever you call me to do2nd Week in Ordinary Time : Tuesday 19th January 2021Heb. 6:10-20; Ps. 110:1-2,4-5,9,10; Mk. 2:23-28 (Ps Wk II) In the secret Roman catacombs, where persecuted early Christians practiced their faith, one of the carved symbols that survives is the anchor. It is found…
Lord, teach me to be pure and simple and love You with all my heart2nd Week in Ordinary Time : Monday 18th January 2021Heb. 5:1-10; Ps. 109:1,2,3,4; Mk. 2:18-22 (Ps Wk II) Jesus comes into conflict with the custodians of the established religion: Judaism. The Pharisees fasted twice a week; which is more than what…
Lord, lead us... help us develop a personal relationship with you2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) : 17th January 20211 Sam. 3:3-10,19; Ps. 39:2,4,7-9,10; 1 Cor. 6:13-15,17-20; Jn. 1:35-42 (Ps Wk II) ‘Come and see’, was Jesus’ answer when asked “Where do you live?” Instead of just telling those two disciples of John the Baptist…
Jesus came for sinners... Jesus came for you and me. Thank you, Lord!1st Week in Ordinary Time : Saturday 16th January 2021Heb. 4:12-16; Ps. 18:8,9,10,15; Mk. 2:13-17 (Ps Wk I) Let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and favour and find help in time of need. [Heb 4:16] The Word of…