Tuesday of Week 14 in Ordinary Time Hos 8:4-7,11-13Mt 9:32-37 And when he saw the crowds he felt sorry for them because they were harassed and dejected, like sheep without a shepherd. The Book of Hosea is a difficult read. The premise of Hosea is of a prophet who continues to love and forgive... Continue Reading →
1 July, Wednesday — Cast off Your Scruples and You Invite Evil In
Wednesday of Week 13 in Ordinary Time Hate evil, love good, maintain justice at the city gate... I recall a time in a certain workplace which required me to coordinate with many different clients, consultants and stakeholders. My role was complex and I had to manage many individuals who were much more senior to me.... Continue Reading →
23 June, Tuesday – The Narrow Gate: Conversion and the Interior Life
Tuesday of Week 12 in Ordinary Time 2 Kgs 19:9-11,14-21,31-35,36Mt 7:6,12-14 "Enter by the narrow gate, since the road that leads to perdition is wide and spacious, and many take it; but it is a narrow gate and a hard road that leads to life, and only a few find it." The gate is narrow... Continue Reading →
17 May, Sunday — Will you choose to stay?
7th Sunday of Eastertide Acts 1:12-14 Jn 17:1-11 All these joined in continuous prayer… Have you ever wondered, like me, about today’s first reading from Acts? Why was Luke so intentional about naming the apostles one by one? At first glance, it might seem like an unnecessary detail and even, an overkill. He could have,... Continue Reading →
10 April, Friday — Recognising the Risen Lord in Everyday Life.
Easter Friday Acts 4:1-12Jn 21:1-14 ...the disciples did not realise that it was Jesus. Sometimes, I wonder how many moments pass me by because I am too busy fishing. I’m caught up in the everyday familiar things — my routines, getting assignments done, going for classes, seeing clients, squeezing in exercise, planning what I need... Continue Reading →
25 March, Wednesday — Letting Go
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 →
7 February, Saturday — Wisdom at the Heart of Life and Love
Saturday of Week 4 in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 3:4-13Mk 6:30-34 Give your servant a heart to discern between good and evil... We are told in the Christian life to "Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you" (Matthew 6:33). While this maxim or rule... Continue Reading →
2 December, Tuesday — I believe because I have faith
Tuesday of the 1st Week of Advent Isa 11:1-10Lk 10:21-24 Many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it In today’s gospel reading from Luke 10, Jesus, through the Holy Spirit, said “I bless you, Father, Lord of... Continue Reading →
18 November, Tuesday — Climbing to see Jesus
Tuesday of Week 33 in Ordinary Time 2 Mac 6:18-31 Lk 19:1-10 So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to catch a glimpse of Jesus who was to pass that way. Brothers and sisters, Zacchaeus was anxious to see Jesus. But he was too short, and the crowd blocked his view. So he... Continue Reading →
15 November, Saturday — Ask. And Ask Again?
Nov 15 – Memorial for St. Albert the Great, bishop, religious, doctor St. Albertus (1206-1280) was the son of a military nobleman. A Dominican priest, he taught theology at Colgone and Paris and was the teacher of St. Thomas Aquinas. He was an influential teacher, preacher, and administrator, and became the Bishop of Regensburg. He... Continue Reading →
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