O Lord, my God, I love You; let me not slack in loving You30th Week in Ordinary Time (C) : Wednesday 26th October 2022Eph. 6:1-9; Ps. 144:10-11,12-13ab,13cd-14; Lk. 13:22-30 (Ps Wk II) Our reality is filled with unequal power relationships. For example, children are under the authority of their parents, subordinates under their superiors’, employees…
Lord, give me the courage to love and make space for others30th Week in Ordinary Time (C) : Tuesday 25th October 2022Eph. 5:21-33; Ps. 127:1-2,3,4-5; Lk. 13:18-21 (Ps Wk II) Today Paul talks about the relationship of marriage. Though our world has changed much over 2000 years, the heart of Paul’s message remains true today.…
Lord, increase my faith, hope and charity30th Week in Ordinary Time (C) : Monday 24th October 2022St Anthony Mary Claret, bishop Eph. 4:32—5:8; Ps. 1:1-2,3,4 and 6; Lk. 13:10-17 (Ps Wk II) Paul urged his followers to be tender-hearted and forgiving with one another. After all, that is how Christ is with us, and when…
Lord, increase my faith, hope and charity30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) : 23rd October 2022Sir. 35:15b-17,20-22a(Greek (JB) 12-14,16-18;) Ps. 33:2-3,17-18,19 and 23; 2 Tim. 4:6-9,16-18; Lk. 18:9-14 (Ps Wk II) Sirach urges us to give generously and from the heart. God always hears the cry of the poor and takes the side of the…
St John Paul II, Pope29th Week in Ordinary Time (C) : Saturday 22nd October 2022Eph. 4:7-16; Ps. 121:1-2,3-4a,4b-5; Lk. 13:1-9 (Ps Wk I) As Jesus went about His mission, the people mentioned to Him about the killing of some Galileans, at the order of Pontius Pilate, while they were offering sacrifice, probably at the temple…
Lord, help us listen to Your voice29th Week in Ordinary Time (C) : Friday 21st October 2022Eph. 4:1-6; Ps. 23:1-2,3-4ab,5-6; Lk. 12:54-59 (Ps Wk I) What is our “vocation”? Our vocation is to live a new and vibrant life and live out of gratitude to God, who has redeemed us in Christ. This new life…
Lord, help us to commit ourselves totally to You29th Week in Ordinary Time (C) : Thursday 20th October 2022Eph. 3:14-21; Ps. 32:1-2,4-5,11-12,18-19; Lk. 12:49-53 (Ps Wk I) Many people think that Jesus came to preach a soft gospel. They believe that as Christians, they can live an untroubled and peaceful life by fulfilling certain religious…
Ss John de Brebeuf and Isaac Jogues, priests and Comps. martyrs29th Week in Ordinary Time (C) : Wednesday 19th October 2022Eph. 3:2-12; (R. Ps.) Is. 12:2-3,4bcd,5-6; Lk. 12:39-48 (Ps Wk I) Paul or one of his followers revealed God’s plan to the people of Ephesus. First, there was the reference to Paul’s encounter with Christ…
God, give us the courage to persevere in difficult missions entrusted to usFeast of St Luke, Evangelist : Tuesday 18th October 20222 Tim. 4:10-17b; Ps. 144:10-11,12-13ab,17-18; Lk. 10:1-9 (Psalter proper or feast) Today’s Gospel reading reflects the instructions given to Jesus’ disciples. It started with the expression: “The harvest is rich, but the labourers are…
St Ignatius of Antioch, bishop & martry29th Week in Ordinary Time (C) : Monday 17th October 2022Eph. 2:1-10; Ps. 99:2,3,4,5; Lk. 12:13-21 (Ps Wk I) The passage in the letter to the Ephesians reminds the readers of their present Christian way of life contrasted with their former life. They were under the influence of worldly…