25 Mar – Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord The annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary by Gabriel the archangel that she was to be the Mother of God (Luke 1), the Word being made flesh through the power of the Holy Spirit. The feast probably originated about the time of the Council of... Continue Reading →
4 January, Tuesday — Active Anticipation
Tuesday after Epiphany Sunday 1 Jn 4:7-10Mk 6:34-44 “Give them something to eat yourselves.” I just love the story of the 'Feeding of the Five Thousand'! I know that the five thousand just refers to the men who were present, and did not include the women and children also present at the miracle. I love... Continue Reading →
28 November, Sunday – To You O Lord I lift up my soul
1st Sunday of Advent Jer 33:14-161 Ths 3:12-4:2Lk 21:25-28,34-36 Beware that your heart does not get drowsy If you and I lift our souls to the Lord and allow Him to direct our paths (Psalm 25:4-5) our hearts will never get drowsy and we will never be consumed by the cares of our life. Most... Continue Reading →
11 July, Sunday — On deaf ears
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Amo 7:12-15Mk 6:7-13 “Go, prophesy to my people Israel.” It always happens to those who start dispensing advice, no matter how good the intentions are. At some point, this question will be thrown back at you, “Who are you to...?” And no matter how polite the other party tries to... Continue Reading →
26 April, Monday – Living life to the fullest
Monday of the 4th Week of Eastertide Acts 11:1-18Jn 10:1-10 “I have come so that they may have life and have it to the full.” What does it mean to live life to the full? This question has been attempted to be answered by many philosophers, but I believe that Jesus shows us the way which... Continue Reading →
3 April, Saturday — Speak Lord, Your Servant is listening
Holy Saturday -- Fifth Reading Is 55:1-11Is 12:2-3,4,5-6 “listen, and your soul may live.” This line stood out for me. It is as if God is telling us to listen to him so that we may live (a purposeful life). A lot of the time, we probably don’t even know when God is actually trying... Continue Reading →
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