3rd Week of Easter: Thursday3rd Week of Easter: Thursday, 9th May 2019Acts 8:26-40; Ps. 66(65):8-916-17,20; John. 6:44-51 (Ps Wk III) The passage from Acts gives us some insights on Philip and an Ethiopian court officer. What was Philip like? He could hear God, when God spoke (vv 26, 29). He was obedient to what God…
3rd Week of Easter: Wednesday3rd Week of Easter: Wednesday, 8th May 2019Acts 8:1-8; Ps. 66(65):1-3,4-5,6-7; John. 6:35-40 (Ps Wk III) Christian writers often speak about the transcendence of the human person, about how we reach beyond ourselves all the time: asking new questions, seeking further discoveries, continuing in hope and trust. The way young children…
3rd Week of Easter: Tuesday3rd Week of Easter: Tuesday, 7th May 2019Acts 7:51-8:1; Ps. 31(30):3-4,7-8,17-21; John. 6:30-35 (Ps Wk III) The Faith of Stephen, the first Martyr was steadfast till the end of his life. His death resembles that of Jesus when he said, “receive my spirit” (v. 59) and “do not hold this sin…
3rd Week of Easter: Monday3rd Week of Easter: Monday, 6th May 2019Acts. 6:8-15; Ps. 119(118):23-24,26-27,29-30; John. 6:22-29 (Ps Wk III) In today’s Gospel Jesus is not deceived by the crowd's seeming interest in his sea crossings. He knows that his unexpected arrival has stirred up the pleasing prospect of another free meal in beautiful surroundings.…
3rd Week of Easter: Monday3rd Week of Easter: Monday, 6th May 2019Acts. 6:8-15; Ps. 119(118):23-24,26-27,29-30; John. 6:22-29 (Ps Wk III) In today’s Gospel Jesus is not deceived by the crowd's seeming interest in his sea crossings. He knows that his unexpected arrival has stirred up the pleasing prospect of another free meal in beautiful surroundings.…
3rd Week of Easter: Sunday3rd Week of Easter: Sunday, 5th May 2019Acts. 5:27-32,40-41; Ps. 30(29):2,4,5-6,11-12,13; Rev. 5:11-14; John 21:1-19 (Ps Wk III) Oppressive institutions and governments use fear and threats to keep people silent and obedient. The authorities tried this tactic with the apostles, but it didn't work. They were filled with the Spirit, and…
2nd Week of Easter: Saturday 2nd Week of Easter: Saturday, 4th May 2019Acts. 6:1-7; Ps. 33(32):1-2,4-5,18-19; John. 6:17-21 (Ps Wk II) All the miracle stories in the Gospel can also be interpreted as parables, for, like the story-parables, they are instruments of revelation, teaching and encouragement. The disciples are in difficulties, a theme which occurs…
Saints Philip and James, Apostles: Friday SS Philip and James, Apostles: Friday, 3rd May 20191 Cor. 15:1-8; Ps. 19(18):2-3,4-5; John. 14:6-14 (Ps Wk II) Paul reminds the Christians in Corinth that the gospel he had preached to them is not mere doctrine but one that has the power to save them. According to Paul, even…
2nd Week of Easter: Thursday - St Athanasius, Bishop & doctor2nd Week of Easter: Thursday, 2nd May 2019Acts 5:27-33; Ps. 34(33):2,9,17-18,19-20; John. 3:31-36 (Ps Wk II) Different books of the Bible have different, but not opposing, ways of describing who God is. For the Jews of Old Testament times God was “He who sent us…
St Joseph the Worker: WednesdaySt Joseph the Worker: Wednesday, 1st May 2019Acts 5:17-26; Psalms 34(3):2-3,4-5,6-7,8-9; John. 3:16-21 (Ps Wk II) The apostles’ hearts probably sank as they heard the prison cell door close. They perhaps wondered if they would ever see daylight again. But they were not alone — an angel of the Lord released…