Mother Mary, pray for us!Our Lady of the Rosary : Monday 7th October 2019Acts 1:12-14; (R. Ps.) Lk. 1:46-47,48-49, 50-51,52-53,54-55; Lk. 1:26-38 (Ps Wk III) The Annunciation account helps us to see the depth of Mary’s faith. By her ‘Yes’ she became a partner in God’s plan for the salvation of the world. Her openness…
God hears and answer all prayers27th Week in Ordinary Time: Sunday 6th October 2019Hab. 1:2-3; 2:2-4; Ps. 95(94):1-2,6-7,8-9; 2 Tim. 1:6-8,13-14; Lk. 17:5-10 (Ps Wk III) “Lord, increase our faith:” With this same attitude, we ask the Lord to help our faith to grow in its depth, conviction, genuineness and authenticity. Jesus certainly would want…
Jesus is always victorious over evil26th Week in Ordinary Time: Saturday 5th October 2019Bar. 4:5-12,27-29; Ps. 69(68):33-35,36-37; Lk. 10:17-24 (Ps Wk II) In Old Testament terms, idolatry - infidelity to God - was the worst sin. Every time Israel lapsed into idolatry and chased after false gods, disaster was not far behind. Baruch informs Israel…
Lord, grant that I am not seek to be loved, as to love with all my heartSt Francis of Assisi: Friday 4th October 2019Bar. 1:15-22; Ps. 79(78):1-2,3-5,8,9; Lk. 10:13-16 (Ps Wk II) In today’s readings we hear about communities — collective bodies of individuals from all walks of life. They have followed their “own wicked…
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Psalm 119:10526th Week in Ordinary Time: Thursday 3rd October 2019Neh. 8:1-4a,5-6,7b-12; Ps. 9(18):8,9,10,11; Lk. 10:1-12 (Ps Wk II) “The precepts of the Lord gladden the heart”. The refrain for the psalm presents us with the essence that fills the scripture passage…
God not only created us but eternally loves and cherishes each one of usFeast of The Holy Guardian Angels: Wednesday 2nd October 2019Ex. 23:20-23; Ps. 91(90):1-2,3-4,5-6,10-11; Mt. 18:1-5,10 (Ps Wk II) Feast days in the Church were originally celebrated events, the major events of salvation history such as the Annunciation to Mary, the birth of…
St Therese of the Child Jesus26th Week in Ordinary Time: Tuesday 1st October 2019Is. 66:10-14; Ps. 132(131):1-3; Mt. 18:1-5 (Ps Wk II) These days a great stress is placed on adult autonomy and the freedom of the individual. This seems somewhat embarrasing in the face of the Kingdom values. However, a look at reality will…
Show concern for the poor and downtrodden26th Week in Ordinary Time: Monday 30th September 2019Zec. 8:1-8; Ps. 102(101):16-18,19-21,29, 22-23; Lk. 9:46-50 (Ps Wk II) In today’s first reading and in the responsorial psalm we have a lovely image of God gathering His people from all the places where they have been scattered - from the…
Show concern for the poor and downtrodden26th Week in Ordinary Time: Sunday 29th September 2019Am. 6:1,4-7; Ps. 146(145):6-7,8-9a,9bc-10; 1 Tim. 6:11-16; Lk. 16:19-31 (Ps Wk II) The Old Testament prophets like Amos were not fortune tellers. They were concerned with the situation in the society in which they were living. They warned that if the…
Lord, You are the one God and Father of us all25th Week in Ordinary Time: Saturday 28th September 2019Zec. 2:5-9,14-15; (R. Ps) Jer. 31:10,11-12,13; Lk. 9:43-45 (Ps Wk I) The Prophet Zechariah was deeply impressed by the rebuilding of the temple as a sign of God’s favour towards His people. He was convinced that the…