Lord, may my life be one of loving service25th Week in Ordinary Time : Friday 25th September 2020Qoh. 3:1-11; Ps. 143:1,2,3-4; Lk. 9:18-22 (Ps Wk I) For many, power is the road to personal glory and the ability to impose one’s will on others. Perhaps the apostles are not wholly free of this misunderstanding. They…
Lord, help me to open myself to Your leading and to Your love25th Week in Ordinary Time : Thursday 24th September 2020Qoh. 1:2-11; Ps. 89:3-4,5-6,12-13,14,17; Lk. 9:7-9 (Ps Wk I) This opening of Ecclesiastes sets the gloomy tone for the rest of the book. Despite much activity, the world seemed to remain the same. Nothing…
St Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio)25th Week in Ordinary Time : Wednesday 23rd September 2020Prov. 21:1-6,10-13; Ps. 118:1,27,30,34,35,44; Lk. 8:19-21 (Ps Wk I) Not too little, not too much — just enough! What an excellent principle to live by. The proverb expresses fear that ‘too much’ will alienate one from God while ‘too little’ could…
Dear Father, grant us, we pray, the grace of gratefulness for being part of Your family25th Week in Ordinary Time : Tuesday 22nd September 2020Prov. 21:1-6,10-13; Ps. 118:1,27,30,34,35,44; Lk. 8:19-21 (Ps Wk I) “My mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice.” We are called to become God's family…
On this Feast of St Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist, Lord, we thank You for calling us to follow You on the Way, because of Your generous loveSt Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist : Monday 21st September 2020Eph. 4:1-7,11-13; Ps. 18:2-3,4-5; Mt. 9:9-13 (Ps Wk I) If today, we were to draw up a list of criteria…
Lord, teach me Your ways25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) : 20th September 2020Is. 55:6-9; Ps. 144:2-3,8-9,17-18; Phil. 1:20-24,27; Mt. 20:1-16 (Ps Wk I) People often create images of God that reflect their own opinions, prejudices, values, and worldviews. Their theological views say more about them than about God. Isaiah assures us that we know…
Holy Spirit, lead us into a greater understanding of the mysteries of our faith that we may enjoy the consolation of the truth which sets us free24th Week in Ordinary Time : Saturday 19th September 20201 Cor. 15:35-37,42-49; Ps. 55:10,11-12,13-14; Lk. 8:4-15 (Ps Wk IV) Paul dismisses certain possible questions concerning the resurrection as “nonsensical”.…
Lord, I believe that You have risen!24th Week in Ordinary Time : Friday 18th September 20201 Cor. 15:12-20; Ps. 16:1,6-7,8,15; Lk. 8:1-3 (Ps Wk IV) The gospel passage today describes that Jesus takes a preaching tour of the local towns and villages, accompanied by the twelve disciples and several women and others who help provide…
Lord, do not let my heart to become lukewarm. Guide me to express my love for You and others through my actions today24th Week in Ordinary Time : Thursday 17th September 20201 Cor. 15:1-11; Ps. 117:1-2,16,17,28; Lk. 7:36-50 (Ps Wk IV) The scene in today’s Gospel may have been shocking for the culture of the…
Ss Cornelius, Pope & Cyprian, bishop24th Week in Ordinary Time : Wednesday 16th September 20201 Cor. 12:31—13:13; Ps. 32:2-3,4-5,12,22; Lk. 7:31-35 (Ps Wk IV) Spiritual gifts do not signify that one is holier or better than others. Many at Corinth were lording it over others, convinced of their superiority or special status. Paul insisted that…