27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Isa 5:1-7Phi 4:6-9Mt 21:33-43 “I tell you, then, that the kingdom of God will be taken from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.” In today’s Gospel, Jesus told of the parable of the landowner and his ungrateful tenants. When the time came, instead of giving... Continue Reading →
3 October, Saturday — Offering up my homework
Saturday of Week 26 in Ordinary Time Job 42:1-3,5-6,12-17Lk 10:17-24 It was then that, filled with joy by the Holy Spirit, he said: “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." Whenever I go through today’s Gospel passage,... Continue Reading →
27 September, Sunday – Dead Faith
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Eze 18:25-28Phi 2:1-11Mt 21:28-32 Jesus said to them, “I tell you solemnly, tax collectors and prostitutes are making their way into the kingdom of God before you. For John came to you, a pattern of true righteousness, but you did not believe him, and yet the tax collectors and prostitutes did.... Continue Reading →
25 September, Friday — Trust in God through all the seasons
Friday of Week 25 in Ordinary Time Ecc 3:1-11Lk 9:18-22 When I first read Ecclesiastes 3:1-11, there was something familiar; I knew it. I knew it from long before I knew HIM. Turns out it’s actually a famous 1960s folk-rock song called ‘Turn! Turn! Turn!’ by The Byrds. Almost every single line is taken word-for-word... Continue Reading →
24 September, Thursday — Nothing is new and all is vanity
Thursday of Week 25 in Ordinary Time Ecc 1:2-11Lk 9:7-9 For all his toil…what does man gain by it? I have always imagined, whenever I come across today’s first reading, that the Preacher speaking is someone who’s perhaps past his prime, and who now waxes pearls of wisdom from personal lived experiences and the rhythms... Continue Reading →
22 September, Tuesday — To Be His Mother and Brothers
Tuesday of Week 25 in Ordinary Time Pro 21:1-6,10-13Lk 8:19-21 “Your mother and brothers are standing outside and want to see you.” As I reflect on today's Gospel, the words "want to see you" somehow jump right out at me. We are told that when the mother and brothers of Jesus came looking for Him,... Continue Reading →
20 September, Sunday — Save Us Lord, I Call Upon Your Name
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Isa 55:6-9Phi 1:20-24,27Mt 20:1-16 Christ will be glorified in my body, whether by my life or by my death. Life to me, of course, is Christ, but then death would bring me something more... As I write this, I have cried countless tears for my beloved husband. I have weeped and... Continue Reading →
18 September, Friday — Knowing Jesus
Friday of Week 24 in Ordinary Time 1 Cor 15:12-20Lk 8:1-3 “…and if Christ has not been raised then our preaching is useless and your believing it is useless… And what is more serious, all who have died in Christ have perished.” St Paul continues, almost provocatively, by saying: “If our hope in Christ has... Continue Reading →
13 September, Sunday — Forgiveness hangs in the balance
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Ecc 27:33–28:9Rm 14:7-9Mt 18:21-35 "…unless you each forgive your brother from your heart." The greatest act of forgiveness that you have received – the greatest act of forgiveness that you have given – does it come to mind easily? I can think of a time or two I ‘generously’ forgave,... Continue Reading →
11 September, Friday — On Regret
Friday of Week 23 in Ordinary Time 1 Cor 9:16-19,22-27Lk 6:39-42 “Hypocrite! Take the plank out of your own eye first, and then you will see clearly…” My father-in-law has lost the battle with cancer and dementia. We are gathered as a family, to witness his last few days, and pray for him as he... Continue Reading →
