Gospel for the Day with Pointers

Reflect on the daily word of God

25th Week, Ordinary Time: Tuesday 24th September 2019

The mother and brothers of Jesus came looking for him, but they could not get to him because of the crowd. He was told, ‘Your mother and brothers are standing outside and want to see you.’ But he said in answer, ‘My mother and my Continue Reading

25th Week, Ordinary Time: Monday 23rd September 2019

Jesus said to his disciples: ‘No one lights a lamp to cover it with a bowl or to put it under a bed. No, it is put on a lamp-stand so that people may see the light when they come in. For nothing is hidden Continue Reading

25th Week, Ordinary Time: Sunday 22nd September 2019

Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Anyone who is trustworthy in little things is trustworthy in great; anyone who is dishonest in little things is dishonest in great. If then you are not trustworthy with money, that tainted thing, who will trust you with genuine riches? Continue Reading

St Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist: Saturday 21st September 2019

As Jesus was walking on he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office, and he said to him, ‘Follow me.’ And he got up and followed him. Now while he was at table in the house it happened that a number of Continue Reading

24th Week, Ordinary Time: Friday 20th September 2019

Jesus made his way through towns and villages preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. With him went the Twelve, as well as certain women who had been cured of evil spirits and ailments: Mary surnamed the Magdalene, from whom seven Continue Reading

24th Week, Ordinary Time: Thursday 19th September 2019

One of the Pharisees invited Jesus to a meal. When he arrived at the Pharisee's house and took his place at table, suddenly a woman came in, who had a bad name in the town. She had heard he was dining with the Pharisee Continue Reading