Divine Mercy Sunday Acts 5:12-16Apo 1:9-11,12-13,17-1Jn 20:19-31 “Peace be with you” What’s one of the sure-fire ways to know if someone is Catholic? Simply go up to them and say, “Peace be with you”. If the response, “And also with you” comes immediately…Voila! That person is Catholic. It is ironic how this phrase is so... Continue Reading →
26 April, Saturday — Proclaiming His Goodness
Easter SaturdayActs 4:13-21Mk 16:9-15 “We cannot promise to stop proclaiming what we have seen and heard.” Today’s reading continues the events that unfolded after Peter healed a cripple at the Beautiful Gate of the Temple. Peter and John were arrested, brought before the Sanhedrin, and sternly warned to stop proclaiming the Good News because many... Continue Reading →
23 April, Wednesday — Recognising Christ in Our Journey
Easter Wednesday Acts 3:1-10Lk 24:13-35 And their eyes were opened and they recognised Him. The journey to Emmaus mirrors our own spiritual journey. There are times when we, like the disciples, feel lost, questioning God’s presence in moments of suffering and confusion. How often do we fail to recognise Christ walking with us in our... Continue Reading →
19 April, Saturday – The Truth is Reality Beyond Us
Dear readers, today, we feature reflections from six of our regular contributors. We hope you enjoy them as we all prepare for Easter. 1st Reading Gen 1-2:2Ps 103(104):1-2,5-6,10,12-14,24,35 God said:... The words, and Word, of God are truth. What God speaks is true. God cannot speak anything but truth. How natural that the readings for today... Continue Reading →
14 April, Monday — Lessons from Mary
Monday of Holy Week Isa 42:1-7Jn 12:1-11 Mary brought in a pound of very costly ointment, pure nard, and with it anointed the feet of Jesus, wiping them with her hair… Whenever Martha and Mary are mentioned in the Bible, I’ve always related more to Martha. In Luke 10:38–41, after opening her home to Jesus,... Continue Reading →
8 April, Tuesday — Can we be open to His Word?
Tuesday of the 5th Week of Lent Num 21:4-9Jn 8:21-30 As he was saying this, many came to believe in him. I am a huge fan of good homilies. During the entrance procession, as the priest professes into the church, I tip-toe to see who the celebrant is. Many, many times, I’ve turned to my... Continue Reading →
7 April, Monday — We judge too easily
Monday of the 5th Week of Lent Dan 13:1-9,15-17,19-30,33-62Jn 8:1-11 “If there is one of you who has not sinned, let him be the first to throw a stone at her.” Did she sin? – Yes Did she get caught sinning? – Yes Was she repentant? – Yes It does seem like a perfect ending... Continue Reading →
29 March, Saturday — To know is to love…
Saturday of the 3rd Week of Lent Hos 5:15-6:6Lk 18:9-14 Let us set ourselves to know the Lord… Let’s be honest. How well can we know someone? Even though we may spend most of our lives with somebody, can we honestly say that we know them? Do we know what makes them tick? What triggers... Continue Reading →
28 March, Friday — “Walk with me…”
Friday of the 3rd Week of Lent Hos 14:2-10Mk 12:28-34 For the ways of the Lord are straight, and virtuous men walk in them, but sinners stumble. Today’s reflection was difficult for me. Nothing really jumped up from the texts, but this line pricked my conscience and made me reflect a little more. Perhaps it... Continue Reading →
27 March, Thursday — A happy family united in God’s love stays together
Thursday of the 3rd Week of Lent Jer 7:23-28Lk 11:14-23 “…a household divided against itself collapses.” Last year, we welcomed a newborn into our family. I’d never imagined how much smiles, laughter and love a little bundle of joy can bring to my family and me. Every morning, I would feel excited because I can... Continue Reading →
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