Saturday of Week 29 in Ordinary Time Gen 3:9-15,20Mt 1:1-16,18-23 My heart exults in the Lord my Saviour As I read today’s Psalm, it had me thinking why it is shown that God brings good, yet also allows unfortunate things to happen. At the same line where it’s mentioned that a barren woman bears a... Continue Reading →
24 September, Wednesday — Travelling Light: Trusting God on the Journey
Wednesday of Week 25 in Ordinary Time Ez 9:5-9Lk 9:1-6 “Take nothing for the journey…” Every time I plan for a holiday, I find myself thinking carefully about my outfits, how to pair them, and where I will stay. I enjoy planning and like to be sure that my accommodation is comfortable and convenient. And... Continue Reading →
12 August, Tuesday — One in a Million
Aug 12 – Memorial for St. Jane Frances de Chantal St. Jane married Baron de Chantal. She restored order in the household, which was on the brink of ruin, and brought back prosperity. During her husband’s absence at the court, or with the army, when reproached for her extremely sober manner of dressing, her reply... Continue Reading →
31 July, Thursday — Living in God’s Presence
Jul 31 – Memorial for St. Ignatius of Loyola, Priest St. Ignatius (1491-1556) was wounded in the leg by a cannonball at the siege of Pampeluna on 20 May 1521, an injury that left him partially crippled for life. During his recuperation the only books he had access to were The Golden Legend, a collection... Continue Reading →
23 July, Wednesday — While We Moan; Even So, He Gives.
Wednesday of Week 16 in Ordinary Time Ex 16:1-5,9-15Mt 13:1-9 ... the Lord spoke to Moses and said, ‘I have heard the complaints of the sons of Israel... "Then you will learn that I, the Lord, am your God.”' Our Lord is a generous God, and He is generous beyond our grandest imaginations and wildest expectations.... Continue Reading →
31 May, Saturday — A chance meeting? Probably not…
May 31 – Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary This day is called the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary because on it, Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth, whom, as the angel had told her, God had blessed with a son in her old age. Patron Saint Index Zep 3:14-16Lk 1:39-56 …he... Continue Reading →
25 April, Friday — Do You Remember?
Easter FridayActs 4:1-12Jn 21:1-14 Jesus showed himself again to his disciples. Each year, Lent brings challenges but this year, I seemed to be more aware of them, and I called out to God a lot more. These were some of the longest days, and I often questioned if I had what it took to get... Continue Reading →
15 February, Saturday — Food For Thought
Saturday of Week 5 in Ordinary Time Gn 3:9-24Mk 8:1-10 “I feel sorry for all these people…” These days, it is not uncommon for eating to become a public event. On YouTube, influencers are constantly posting about their meals while on Netflix, we watch food being prepared and promptly devoured on food shows and documentaries.... Continue Reading →
19 December, Thursday — What has He done for you lately?
19 December Jdg 13:2-7,24-25Lk 1:5-25 The Lord has done this for me. A roof over my head, good health, talent/charisms/gifts that are unique to me, a wonderful life companion, being able to serve in various ministries that help bring others to Him, family members who care…all this, and much more, the Lord has done for... Continue Reading →
18 December, Wednesday — God is everywhere
18 December Jer 23:5-8Mt 1:18-24 …a name which means ‘God is with us.’ As I write this reflection, the Lord continues to lay His hands on me and guide me through perhaps one of the most tumultuous years in my ‘not so young’ life (I turn 58 today). Last week, we moved out of our... Continue Reading →