St Anthony Zaccaria, priest, pray for us13th Week in Ordinary Time : Wednesday 5th July 2023Gen. 21:5,8-20; Ps. 33:7-8,10-11,12-13; Mt. 8:28-34 (Ps. Wk. I) Now that Sarah had a son of her own, she wanted nothing to do with Hagar and Ishmael. Jealousy had taken hold of her heart, they had to go. She insisted…
St Elizabeth of Portugal, pray for us13th Week in Ordinary Time : Tuesday 4th July 2023Gen. 19:15-29; Ps. 25:2-3,9-10,11-12; Mt. 8:23-27 (Ps. Wk. I) No matter how many times we read about the calming of the storm, one thing that must strike us each time is this: how unusually terrifying the storm must have been…
St Thomas, Apostle, pray for usFEAST OF ST THOMAS, APOSTLE : Monday 3rd July 2023Eph. 2:19-22; Ps. 116:1,2; Jn. 20:24-29 (Ps. Wk. I) In his letter to the Ephesians, St Paul reminds us today that we are part of God’s household, part of a building with the Apostles and prophets for its foundation, and Christ…
Witness Jesus’ way of life through our hospitality, kindness and generosity13th Week in Ordinary Time : Sunday 2nd July 20232 Kgs. 4:8-11,14-16; Ps. 88:2-3,16-19; Rom. 6:3-4,8-11; Mt. 10:37-42 (Ps. Wk. I) The Gospel reading reminds us of the “cost of Discipleship”. Jesus demands from His followers (us) a total and unconditional loyalty to Him. To…
Lord, may I always have faith and trust in You12th Week in Ordinary Time : Saturday 1st July 2023Gen. 18:1-15; (R. Ps.) Lk. 1:46-50,53-55; Mt. 8:5-17 (Ps. Wk. IV) Abraham had waited many years for the fulfilment of God’s promise – a son and many descendants. He and Sarah had almost given up. But the…
First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church, Pray for us12th Week in Ordinary Time : Friday 30th June 2023Gen. 17:1,9-10,15-22; Ps. 127:1-5; Mt. 8:1-4 (Ps. Wk. IV) God gave Abram a new name, Abraham, to signify their new relationship. Then God made a covenant with Abraham that he would be the ancestor of many nations.…
SS Peter & Paul, Apostles, Pray for usFeast of SS Peter & Paul, Apostles : Thursday 29th June 2023Acts 12:1-11; Ps. 33:2-3,4-5,6-7,8-9; 2 Tim. 4:6-8,17-18; Mt. 16:13-19 (Psalter proper) Peter and Paul were very different personalities. Both of these men had their faults and weaknesses; both made huge mistakes, but they were willing to change,…
St Irenaeus, bishop & martyr, Pray for us12th Week in Ordinary Time : Wednesday 28th June 2023Gen. 15:1-12,17-18; Ps. 104:1-4,6-9; Mt. 7:15-20 (Ps. Wk. IV) The ancient people took covenants and promises very seriously. There were long lists of the responsibilities of each party as well as the penalties – usually dreadful – for those…
St Cyril of Alexandria, bishop & doctor, Pray for us12th Week in Ordinary Time : Tuesday 27th June 2023Gen. 13:2,5-18; Ps. 14:2-5; Mt. 7:6,12-14 (Ps. Wk. IV) The phrase “casting pearls before swine” seems inspired by today’s Gospel text as Jesus advises His disciples to not waste what is valuable on those who do not…
Lord, help me to 'let go' and to committ all to You and trust in You.12th Week in Ordinary Time : Monday 26th June 2023Gen. 12:1-9; Ps. 32:12-13,18-20,22; Mt. 7:1-5 (Ps. Wk. IV) In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus told the disciples not to judge others. Those who condemn others are strongly warned in Mt.7:2. God…