Easter Thursday Acts 3:11-26Lk 24:35-48 “…it is written that the Christ would suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and in his name, repentance for the forgiveness of sins would be preached to all the nations… ” Previously, when I read this passage when Jesus said that it is written or prophesized... Continue Reading →
7 April, Wednesday — Blinded
Easter Wednesday Acts 3:1-10Lk 24:13-35 “…Jesus himself came up and walked by their side; but something prevented them from recognizing him.” Put yourself in the shoes of the two disciples, Cleopas and the unnamed disciple, as they head to Emmaus. This is the third day after Jesus has been crucified. They were probably despondent after... Continue Reading →
6 April, Tuesday — The day we are born, and the day we discover why
Easter Tuesday Acts 2:36-41Jn 20:11-18 “… and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise that was made is for you and your children...” I write this reflection on my daughter’s birthday – March 15. This is the day she turns 21. For those of you parents who have similarly seen your kids reach... Continue Reading →
5 April, Monday — Cling on, even if only by your fingernails
Easter Monday Acts 2:14,22-32Mt 28:8-15 “I saw the Lord before me always, for with Him at my right hand nothing can shake me” In a scene from an old Sylvester Stallone movie, a woman was trying to cross a chasm between two mountain escarpments, using a rope tied across the two sides. Halfway across, the carabiner... Continue Reading →
4 April, Sunday — Redeemed, Restored, Renewed, Resurrected.
Easter Sunday Acts 10:34,37-431 Cor 5:7-8Jn 20:1-9 …when Christ is revealed -- and he is your life -- you too will be revealed in all your glory with Him. That Jesus rose from the dead following his crucifixion on the cross is all but a given, especially to Christians. Or at least, it should be.... Continue Reading →
30 May, Saturday — Faith in God
Saturday of 7th Week of Eastertide Acts 28:16-20, 20-31John 21:20-25 The upright shall see your face, O Lord In my early years of teaching, I had the privilege of being attached to an experienced colleague as his co-form teacher. There was an incident where the students were teasing another classmate by making fun of his... Continue Reading →
28 May, Thursday — United in love
Thursday of 7th Week of Eastertide Acts 22: 30; 23:6-11John 17:20-26 May they all be one I once found myself engaging in a polite conversation with two Mormons, who approached me whilst I was in the train. It was easy to recognise them from their signature attire, but what made that conversation memorable was the... Continue Reading →
27 May, Wednesday — Truth of the matter
May 27 – Memorial for St. Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop Augustine (d. 605) was a monk and abbot of St. Andrew’s abbey in Rome. He was sent by Pope Gregory the Great with 40 brother monks, including St. Lawrence of Canterbury to evangelize the British Isles in 597. Before he reached the islands, terrifying tales... Continue Reading →
26 May, Tuesday — On ‘To Do’ Lists
May 26 – Memorial for St. Philip Neri, Priest Philip Neri (1515-1595) came from a poor family, though he was related to Italian nobility. His father, Francisco Neri, worked as a notary. Philip’s brother died in childhood, but his two sisters, Caterina and Elisabetta survived. He was a pious youth, and was taught humanities by... Continue Reading →
25 May, Monday — Seasons
May 25 – Memorial for St. Bede the Venerable, Priest and Worker; Memorial for St. Gregory VII, Pope; Memorial for St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, Virgin Bede (672-735) was born around the time England was finally completely Christianized. He was raised from age seven in the abbey of Sts. Peter and Paul at Wearmouth-Jarrow, and... Continue Reading →
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