8 Feb – Memorial for St. Jerome Emiliani; Memorial for St. Josephine Bakhita, virgin St. Jerome (1481–1537) was born wealthy, the son of Angelo and Eleanor Mauroceni Emiliani. His father died when Jerome was a teenager, and he ran away from home at age 15. After a dissolute youth, he became a soldier in Venice... Continue Reading →
7 February, Monday – God in the centre of our lives
Monday of Week 5 in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 8:1-7,9-13Mk 6:53-56 "Go up, Lord, to the place of your rest!” Today's readings are a reminder for each one of us to set aside the space and time for God to be with us in our lives. Too often, we live in a world which demands... Continue Reading →
6 February, Sunday – Unworthy person who I am
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Isa 6:1-2,3-81 Cor 15:1-11Lk 5:1-11 "Leave me Lord; I am a sinful man.” Today's readings remind me of the importance of responding to God's call generously. The message across the three readings resonate with me because unlike the three authors in the readings today -- I tend to want to... Continue Reading →
5 February, Saturday — Take a Break, Listen
5 Feb – Memorial for St. Agatha, virgin and martyr We have little reliable information about this martyr who has been honoured since ancient times, and whose name is included in the canon of the Mass. Young, beautiful and rich, Agatha (d.250) lived a life consecrated to God. When Decius announced the edicts against Christians,... Continue Reading →
4 February, Friday – A Powerful Choice
Friday of Week 4 in Ordinary Time Ecc 47:2-13Mk 6:14-29 In all his activities he gave thanks to the Holy One, the Most High, in words of glory; he put all his heart into his songs out of love for his Maker. Such opposites as seen in today's readings. The first reading speaks of a... Continue Reading →
3 February, Thursday — The Essentials
3 Feb – Memorial for St. Blaise, bishop and martyr; Memorial for St. Ansgar, bishop St. Blaise (d. 316) was a physician and Bishop of Sebaste, Armenia. He lived in a cave on Mount Argeus. He was a healer of men and animals. According to legend, sick animals would come to him on their own for... Continue Reading →
2 February, Wednesday — Jesus is our Salvation
2 Feb – Feast of the Presentation of the Lord This feast celebrates an early episode in the life of Jesus. In the Roman Catholic Church, the Presentation is the fourth Joyful Mystery of the Rosary. In the Eastern Orthodox Church, it is one of the twelve Great Feasts. In many Western liturgical churches, Vespers... Continue Reading →
1 February, Tuesday – Salvation is Offered to All
Tuesday of Week 4 in Ordinary Time 2 Sam 18:9-10,14,24-25,30-19:3 Mk 5:21-43 "My daughter, your faith has restored you to health; go in peace and be free from your complaint." Continuing with the salvation story from yesterday’s gospel concerning the demoniac, Jesus continues with his healing touches in the two ladies he encountered today --... Continue Reading →
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