3rd reading for Easter Vigil Exo 14:15-15:1Exodus 15 The Lord is a warrior! ‘The Lord’ is his name. Slippery socks in shifty shoes, buggy software, loose strings, and bent spatulas. Niggling things that get in the way of what we set out to do. When equipment fails and the tools that we trust let us... Continue Reading →
11 April, Saturday – (5th reading) He is Near
5th reading for Easter Vigil Isa 55:1-11Isa 12 “Seek the Lord while he is still to be found, call to him while he is still near.” The cornerstone of our Christian faith is the resurrection of Jesus. After a period of austerity and abstinence, we look forward to Easter Sunday, rejoicing that Jesus has conquered... Continue Reading →
5 April, Sunday – When God opens our ears, we cannot resist or turn away
Palm Sunday Brothers and sisters, we are blessed to welcome to the Oxygen family Julius Otusorochukwu Dike, who was born and baptised Christian and Catholic from the eastern block of Nigeria. After receiving the Sacrament of confirmation, he attended a Catholic post-primary school, Bishop Shanahan College, in Orlu in present day Imo State, Nigeria. This... Continue Reading →
31 March, Tuesday – Meditating on the cross
Numbers 21:4-9John 8:21-30 If you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins Have you ever looked at a cross closely and intently? I have developed a habit of sitting in a quiet church and just meditating upon the cross. Even during Mass, I focus on Jesus hanging on the... Continue Reading →
24 March, Tuesday – What a dumb question!
Ezekiel 47:1-9,12John 5:1-3,5-16 Do you want to be well? I was in a pensive and reflective mood as I sat quietly by myself in front of Our Blessed Mother’s statue at the Cathedral one morning. For those of you familiar with the place, the statue stands amidst a shallow pool of water surrounding it. A... Continue Reading →
23 March, Monday – Fearing the Painted Devil
Memorial for St. Turibius de Mogrovejo, bishop Isaiah 65:17-21John 4:43-54 Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will not believe I wondered to myself how I would react if Satan himself one day appeared before me and shouted at the top of his voice into my face, “Jesus Christ is the Son of Almighty... Continue Reading →
22 March, Sunday – Who sits on YOUR throne?
Fourth Sunday of Lent 1 Samuel 16:1,6-7,10-13Ephesians 5:8-14John 9:1-41 so that those who do not see might see, and those who do see might become blind There is a particular audio version of the Rosary known as the Healing Rosary. In it, the opening reflection at the start of the 5th Glorious Mystery goes as... Continue Reading →
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