Feast of St Mark the Evangelist He was a cousin of Barnabas and accompanied the apostle Paul on his first missionary journey; later he followed him to Rome. He was a disciple of Peter, and his gospel is told from Peter’s point of view. He is credited with founding the Church in Alexandria. His body... Continue Reading →
14 April, Sunday — Witnesses of God’s mercy, love and works
3rd Sunday of Easter Acts 3:13-15,17-191 Jn 2:1-5Lk 24:35-48 “You are witnesses…” We are witnesses to God’s mercy and love. Since last year, I have been assisting to tutor students at Club Rainbow. But this centre is unique because all the children there have special needs. As a person with special needs, I have found... Continue Reading →
12 April, Friday — The Faith Others Love to Hate
Friday of the 2nd Week of Eastertide Acts 5:34-42Jn 6:1-15 …you will not only be unable to destroy them… Take a moment and look back at violence around the world over the recent past -- the bombing of a church, kidnapping of priests, or any other acts that have hurt the Christian community. With each... Continue Reading →
30 March, Saturday — God saw that it was good
Dear readers, today, we feature reflections from eight of our regular contributors. We hope you enjoy them as we all prepare for Easter. 1st Reading Gen 1:1-2:2Ps 103(104):1-2,5-6,10,12-14,24,35 God saw that it was good. We are all God's creation, and we are all good. You might be thinking: “Yeah right, definitely not so-and-so who got... Continue Reading →
18 March, 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 →
16 March, Saturday — A lesson in subscribing to, and not prescribing God’s ways
Saturday of the 4th Week of Lent Jer 11:18 -20Jn 7:40-52 ‘…for I have committed my cause to you.’ Today’s first reading focuses on the lament of Jeremiah. It starts with Jeremiah’s predicament. The Lord has warned Jeremiah of the plot by the men of Anathoth, the people of his hometown which is a city... Continue Reading →
15 March, Friday — God’s Appointed Timing
Friday of the 4th Week of Lent Wis 2:1,12-22Jn 7:1-2,10,25-30 They would have arrested him then, but because his time had not yet come no one laid a hand on him. Brothers and sisters, Today’s gospel passage is a milestone in the plot to have Jesus killed. Jesus has continued to call out the leaders... Continue Reading →
14 March, Thursday — Finding Approval
Thursday of the 4th Week of Lent Exo 32:7-14Jn 5:31-47 “How can you believe, since you look to one another for approval and are not concerned with the approval that comes from the one God?” This verse from John 5:44 resonates deeply with me, because it reflects my constant struggle with seeking validation from the... Continue Reading →
9 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 →
8 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 →
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