Lord, lead me to your kingdomSolemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe (C) : Sunday 20th November 20222 Sam. 5:1-3; Ps. 121:1-2,4-5; Col. 1:12-20; Lk. 23:35-43 (Ps. Wk. II) There is a saying that absolute power corrupts absolutely. We find many examples of abuse of power, oppression, injustice, and cruelty in our…
Thank You, Lord, for the gift of eternal life33rd Week in Ordinary Time (C) : Saturday 19th November 2022Rev. 11:4-12; Ps. 143:1,2,9-10; Lk. 20:27-40 (Ps. Wk. I) The Book of Revelation can be puzzling. Previously John had been asked to measure the sanctuary – an indication of protection and preservation of the faithful. In today’s…
Dedication of the Basilicas of St Peter and St Paul33rd Week in Ordinary Time (C) : Friday 18th November 2022Rev. 10:8-11; Ps. 118:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Lk. 19:45-48 (Ps. Wk. I) We can imagine the emotional state Jesus was in when He drove out all who were busy trading in the temple. He…
St Elizabeth of Hungary, religious33rd Week in Ordinary Time (C) : Thursday 17th November 2022Rev. 5:1-10; Ps. 149:1-2,3-4,5-6a and 9b; Lk. 19:41-44 (Ps. Wk. I) The Gospel passage describes that Jesus weeps over Jerusalem because the city cannot recognise the things that make for peace, a peace which is heavenly and not earthly. She will…
St Margaret of Scotland & St Gertrude, virgin 33rd Week in Ordinary Time (C) : Wednesday 16th November 2022Rev. 4:1-11; Ps. 150:1-2,3-4,5-6; Lk. 19:11-18 (Ps. Wk. I) Jesus and the Galileans are going near Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover. To Jesus, the journey leads to His Cross. But the people are convinced that He will…
St Albert the Great, bishop & doctor 33rd Week in Ordinary Time (C) : Tuesday 15th November 2022Rev. 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps. 14:2-3ab, 3cd-4ab, 5; Lk. 19:1-10 (Ps. Wk. I) The reading from Revelation contains a message to two churches. The message to the church in Sardis related to their appearance of being alive because of…
Lord, help me in my life challenges, to persevere despite many obstacles33rd Week in Ordinary Time (C) : Monday 14th November 2022Rev. 1:1-4; 2:1-5a; Ps. 1:1-2,3,4 and 6; Lk. 18:35-43 (Ps. Wk. I) “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asks the blind man today after he calls out to Jesus to…
SIXTH WORLD DAY of the POOR33rd Week in Ordinary Time (C) : Sunday 13th November 2022Mal. 3:19-20a; Ps. 97:5-6,7-8,9; 2 Th. 3:7-12; Lk. 21:5-19 (Ps. Wk. I) Jesus’ teaching in today’s Gospel is occasioned by people who were deeply impressed by the magnificence of the Temple in Jerusalem. It must have been a shock to…
St Josaphat, bishop & martyr32nd Week in Ordinary Time (C) : Saturday 12th November 20223 Jn. 5-8; Ps. 111:1-2,3-4,5-6; Lk. 18:1-8 (Ps. Wk. IV) John refers to “strangers” who visit the local community to which he writes this very short Letter. However, the fact that he calls them “brothers” shows they are already Christians. John…
St Martin of Tours, Bishop32nd Week in Ordinary Time (C) : Friday 11th November 20222 Jn. 4-9; Ps. 118:1-2,10-11,17-18; Lk. 17:26-37 (Ps. Wk. IV) “Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord” (Ps 119.1b). Today we hear God’s law to love one another. When others see our mutual love, they proclaim, “See how…