Monday of Week 14 in Ordinary Time Gen 28:10-22Mt 9:18-26 “Be sure I am with you; I will keep you safe wherever you go...” There will come a time in our lives when we feel as alone as Jacob did when he left his home. The journey stretches before us through unfamiliar territory, the scorching sun will wear... Continue Reading →
9 July, Sunday — God Knows Best
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Zec 9:9-10Rm 8:9,11-13Mt 11:25-30 Jesus exclaimed: "I bless you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for hiding these things from the learned and the clever and revealing them to mere children.” When Jesus made this statement, he had earlier rebuked certain cities for refusing to believe and repent, even though many miracles had been wrought in... Continue Reading →
23 May, Tuesday — Running the Good Race
Tuesday of the 7th Week of Easter Acts 20:17-27Jn 17:1-11 “But life to me is not a thing to waste words on, provided that when I finish my race I have carried out the mission the Lord Jesus gave me — and that was to bear witness to the Good News of God’s grace.” As... Continue Reading →
22 May, Monday — Peace Be With You
May 22 – Memorial for St. Rita of Cascia, Religious St. Rita (1386-1457) was the daughter of Antonio and Amata Lotti, a couple known as the Peacemakers of Jesus; they had Rita late in life. From her early youth, Rita visited the Augustinian nuns at Cascia, Italy, and showed interest in a religious life. However,... Continue Reading →
15 April, Saturday — A State of Unbelief
Easter Saturday Acts 4:13-21Mk 16:9-15 He reproached them for their incredulity and their obstinacy… While writing today’s reflection, I searched the interpretation of ‘unbelief’ and came across a quote by American evangelist, David Wilkerson: “Today, some Christians are content to merely exist until they die. They don’t want to risk anything, to believe God, to... Continue Reading →
8 March, Wednesday — On God’s Terms
Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Lent Jer 18:18-20Mt 20:17-28 “You do not know what you are asking,” Jesus answered. “Can you drink the cup that I am going to drink?” When John and James’ mother approached Jesus with her request that her sons sit at the left and right of Jesus, she (and her... Continue Reading →
12 January, Thursday — Faith
Thursday of Week 1 in Ordinary Time Heb 3:7-14Mk 1:40-45 A leper came to Jesus and pleaded on his knees: “If you want to,” he said, “you can cure me.” I have been writing for Oxygen for probably ten years or more now. Sometimes, reflections don’t come easily; you’ve really got to dig deep into... Continue Reading →
11 January, Wednesday — Conversation with God
Wednesday of Week 1 in Ordinary Time Heb 2:14-18Mk 1:29-39 In the morning, long before dawn, he got up and left the house, and went off to a lonely place and prayed there. There is a sweet spot in the day, if one rises early enough, when the sun has yet to rise and the world... Continue Reading →
10 January, Tuesday — Among Us
Tuesday of Week 1 in Ordinary Time Heb 2:5-12Mk 1:21-28 “but we do see in Jesus one who was for a short while made lower than the angels…by God’s grace he had to experience death for all mankind. There is a quote in one of my favourite novels, “To Kill a Mockingbird”, that goes, “You... Continue Reading →
7 December, Wednesday — Bridge Over Troubled Water
Dec 7 – Memorial for St. Ambrose, bishop and doctor of the Church St. Ambrose (c.340–397) was born to the Roman nobility. He was the brother of St. Marcellina and St. Satyrus. He was educated in the classics, Greek, and philosophy at Rome, Italy. He was a poet and a noted orator. He was a... Continue Reading →
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