Thursday of Week 31 in Ordinary Time Rm 14:7-12Lk 15:1-10 “What man among you with a hundred sheep, losing one, would not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the missing one till he found it? And when he found it, would he not joyfully take it on his shoulders and then…say, “Rejoice... Continue Reading →
14 October, Saturday — Receiving Blessings, not Praise
Oct 14 – Memorial for St. Callistus I, Pope and Martyr St. Callistus (d. 223) was born a slave, owned by Carpophorus, a Christian in the household of Caesar. His master entrusted a large sum to Callistus to open a bank, which took in several deposits, made several loans to people who refused to pay... Continue Reading →
1 February, Wednesday — “Give Thanks. Always.”
Wednesday of Week 4 in Ordinary Time Heb 12:4-7,11-15Mk 6:1-6 “My soul, give thanks to the Lord all my being, bless his holy name.My soul, give thanks to the Lord and never forget all his blessings.” Almost everyone that has attended the Conversion Experience Retreat (CER) would know and love this song: “Bless the Lord,... Continue Reading →
27 January, Thursday — Blessings
27 Jan – Memorial for St. Angela Merici, virgin St. Angela Merici (1474-1540) became a Franciscan tertiary at the age of 15. She received a vision telling her that she would inspire devout women in their vocation. In Crete, during a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, she was struck blind. Her friends wanted to return home,... Continue Reading →
21 June, Sunday — The Bigger Picture
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 20:10-13Rm 5:12-15Mt 10:26-33 “Do not be afraid” In preparing for today’s reflection, I found myself experiencing a sensation which felt like it was constricting my chest. This feeling was odd and after sitting with it, I realised that it was brought about by the word 'afraid'. While the Gospel... Continue Reading →
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