Thursday of the 5th Week of Lent Gen 17:3-9Jn 8:51-59 “Now we know for certain that you are possessed.” I have a dog called Tommy. He will be 10 this year. Tommy is a Labradoodle, a breed that has an incredible capacity for word recognition. His ability to understand what I am saying to him... Continue Reading →
13 November, Saturday – Faithful I Will Be
Saturday of Week 32 in Ordinary Time Wis 18:14-16;19:6-9Lk 18:1-8 Pray continually and never lose heart Today’s gospel reading brings to mind a few other bible verses — ‘Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.’ 1 Ths 5:16- 18. ‘Be... Continue Reading →
2 January, Saturday – Staying Faithful
Jan 2 -- Sts Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, bishops, doctors Basil the Great (329-379) was a noble by birth. His parents and four of his nine siblings were canonized, including St. Gregory of Nyssa. He was the grandson of St. Marcina the Elder. As a youth, he was noted for organizing famine relief, and... Continue Reading →