Ss John de Brebeuf and Isaac Jogues, priests29th Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Tuesday 19th October 2021Rom. 5:12,15b,17-19,20b-21; Ps. 39:7-9, 10,17; Lk. 12:35-38 (Ps Wk I) The text of today’s first reading is often cited as the basis for the doctrine on ‘Original sin’ — sin/death came through one person. That sin was turned…
Feast of St Luke, Evangelist29th Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Monday 18th October 20212 Tim. 4:10-17b; Ps. 144:10-11,12-13ab, 17-18; Lk. 10:1-9 (Psalter proper or feast) “...bring the cloak I left with Carpus in Troas”, Paul says in today’s first reading. The early Church was built on the missions of Peter and Paul. They were…
Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in You. (Responsorial Psalm 33.22)29th Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Sunday 17th October 2021Is. 53:10-11; Ps. 33:4-5,18-19,20,22 Heb. 4:14-16; Mk. 10:35-45 (or 42-45) (Ps Wk I) The Church’s liturgy challenges us to consider the Harvest of God – the in-gathering of gifts…
St Margaret Mary Alacoque, religious28th Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Saturday 16th October 2021Rom. 4:13,16-18; Ps. 104:6-7,8-9,42-43; Lk. 12:8-12 (Ps Wk IV) On this Feast of Saint Margaret Mary, let us reflect on the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which she promoted so strongly in the Church. She did not create the…
St Teresa of Jesus28th Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Friday 15th October 2021Rom.4:1-8; Ps. 31:1-2,5,11; Lk. 12:1-7 (Ps Wk IV) In the Gospel passage from Luke, after scathing criticism of the Pharisees in the previous verses, we read that Jesus turns his attention to his disciples. Perhaps they were expecting praise and encouragement, but…
Thank you, Father, for your Holy Spirit who prays in me, blesses me, and calms every anxiety in me28th Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Thursday 14th October 2021Rom. 3:21-30a; Ps. 129:1-2,3-4,5-7a; Lk. 11:47-54 (Ps Wk IV) Psalm 129 is one of the 6 Psalms known as the “Penitential Psalms”. In the Penitential Rite at…
Lord, help me to worship you with deeds of love, justice and mercy, and not with outward piety28th Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Wednesday 13th October 2021Rom. 2:1-11; Ps. 61:2-3,6-7,9; Lk. 11:42-46 (Ps Wk IV) For Paul, love was the centre of the Law and was shown by one’s deeds. Paul was speaking to…
Lord, help me to be attentive to Your Holy Presence in all things, especially in my life28th Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Tuesday 12th October 2021Rom. 1:16-25; Ps. 18:2-3,4-5; Lk. 11:37-41 (Ps Wk IV) “The Psalmist sings: The heavens proclaim the glory of God.” No doubt, then, the whole universe also proclaims God’s glory,…
St John XXIII, pope28th Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Monday 11th October 2021Rom. 1:1-7; Ps. 97:1,2-4; Lk. 11:29-32 (Ps Wk IV) In his letter to the Roman’s, Paul expresses his new understanding and attitude toward the Torah or the Law. In Paul’s understanding, the Torah was no longer “law”, that is, no longer normative…
Lord, grant me, Your grace and love28th Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Sunday 10th October 2021Wis. 7:7-11; Ps. 89:12-13,14-15,16-17; Heb. 4:12-13 Mk. 10:17-30 (or 17-27) (Ps Wk IV) What if we were granted one wish? Many might wish and pray for money, success, or power. Solomon knew what to pray for – wisdom, which…