Lord, help us to be detach and be free from loads that we are carrying11th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) : Monday 17th June 20241 Kgs. 21:1-16; Ps. 5:2-3, 5-7; Mt. 5:38-42 (Ps Wk III) In reading 1 Kings, Ahab desired Naboth's vineyard, but Naboth refused to give away his ancestral heritage. Jezebel orchestrated a…
When we leave this earth, we bring only what we have given, a full heart enriched by honest service.” 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) : Sunday 16th June 2024Ez. 17:22-24; Ps. 91:2-3, 13-16 2 Cor. 5:6-10; Mk. 4:26-34 (Ps Wk III) “Each of us will get what he deserves for the things he did…
The Lord provides for all that we need to live as Christians10th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) : Saturday 15th June 20241 Kgs. 19:19-21; Ps. 15:1-2, 5, 7, 10; Mt. 5:33-37 (Ps Wk II) A vow must be seen as a grace of God. That is why Jesus tells us, with God in our lives,…
Lord, help me to listen to Your voice and be led by You10th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) : Friday 14th June 20241 Kgs. 19:9, 11-16; Ps. 26:7-9, 13-14; Mt. 5:27-32 (Ps Wk II) In the First Book of Kings, we read Elijah was running away. The Israelites had broken their covenant with God and…
St Anthony of Padua, Priest & Doctor, pray for us10th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) : Thursday 13th June 20241 Kgs. 18:41-46; Ps. 64:10-13; Mt. 5:20-26 (Ps Wk II) When we are humble, God shines through us powerfully. Elijah was only one man but he boldly encouraged King Ahab and the people of Israel to…
God leads us in “the path of life”, the “fullness of joy” in His presence” and “happiness forever”10th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) : Wednesday 12th June 20241 Kgs. 18:20-39; Ps. 15:1-2, 4-5, 8, 11; Mt. 5:17-19 (Ps Wk II) At the outset of his prayer, the psalmist looks on God as someone Who can…
St. Barnabas, Apostle, pray for us10th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) : Tuesday 11th June 2024Acts 11:21-26; 13:1-3; Ps. 97:1-6; Mt. 10:7-13 (Psalter Proper) Today we celebrate the memorial of St Barnabas, a devout and good man. He was honoured as one of the Apostles although he was not one of the Twelve. Guided by…
It is the Lord who provides our needs and equips us at all times10th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) : Monday 10th June 20241 Kgs. 17:1-6; Ps. 120:1-8; Mt. 5:1-12 (Ps Wk II) Jesus’ preaching of what is known as the “Sermon on the Mount”, in a way presents a summary report of the ministry…
God simply extends an embrace to those who welcome Him10th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) : Sunday 9th June 2024Gen. 3:9-15; Ps. 129:1-8; 2 Cor. 4:13 — 5:1; Mk. 3:20-35 (Ps Wk II) “Anyone who does the Will of My Father, that person is My brother, sister and mother” (Mk 3:25). Without mincing words, this…
Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for usThe Immaculate Heart of the B.V. Mary : Saturday 8th June 2024Is. 61:9-11; (R.Ps.) 1 Sam. 2:1, 4-8 OR 2 Tim. 4:1-8; Ps. 71:8-9, 14-15, 16-17, 22 Lk. 2:41-51 (Psalter Proper) What do we keep in our hearts? On today’s Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin…