Sep 30 – Memorial for St. Jerome, Priest and Doctor St. Jerome (347-419) led a misspent youth. He later converted in theory, being baptised in 365, and then had a true conversion when he studied theology. He was a monk, and revised the Latin text of the Bible. The result of his 30 years of... Continue Reading →
10 January, Friday — A touch of compassion
Friday after Epiphany 1 Jn 5:5-13Lk 5:12-16 Jesus stretched out his hand, touched him and said, “Of course I want to! Be cured!” As we leave the old year behind and embark on a new year, I reflect on the trials and tribulations from the past year. Given all that has happened in the past... Continue Reading →
15 March, Tuesday – Hypocrisy
Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Lent Isa 1:10,16-20Mt 23:1-12 “You must therefore do what they tell you and listen to what they say, but do not be guided by what they do; since they do not practice what they preach.” Sound familiar? If we are honest with ourselves, we are all hypocrites like the... Continue Reading →
1 March, Monday — The continual struggle to be merciful
Monday of the 2nd Week of Lent Dan 9:4-10Lk 6:36-38 Be compassionate as your Father is compassionate. Today’s first reading from the book of Daniel is an eloquent prayer for God to forgive his people who have rebelled and sinned against him. I found it a reassuring reminder of our Lord’s infinite mercy for all... Continue Reading →
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