Lord, help me to learn obedience and compassion through my suffering5th Sunday of Lent (B) : 21st March 2021Jer. 31:31-34; Ps. 50:3-4,12-13,14-15; Heb. 5:7-9; Jn. 12:20-33 (Ps Wk I) A covenant with God is not a set of rules, but a deep and enduring personal relationship. Jeremiah promised that God was going to renew the…
Who is Jesus to you? Do you have a relationship with Jesus?4th Week of Lent : Saturday 20th March 2021Jer. 11:18-20; Ps. 7:2-3,9-10,11-12; Jn. 7:40-52 (Ps Wk IV) Jeremiah, the prophet, was complaining to God about the infidelity of the people. They had been sacrificing offerings to Baal, and Jeremiah had been demanding that they…
Saint Joseph, pray for usSt Joseph, spouse of BVM (Feast) : Friday 19th March 20212 Sam. 7:4-5,12-14,16; Ps. 88:2-3,4-5; 27,29; Rom 4:13,16-18,22; Mt. 1:16,18-21,24 or Lk. 2:41-51 (Psalter proper) Sometimes readers, are somewhat puzzled by the Gospel’s affirmation that Joseph was a just man, and he decided to divorce Mary. If he really was a…
Lord, help me to be patient with others, just as You are patient with me4th Week of Lent : Thursday 18th March 2021Ex. 32:7-14; Ps. 105:19-20,21-22,23; Jn. 5:31-47 (Ps Wk IV) The Golden calf story can serve as a “morality story”, namely a story that teaches us a lesson for life. In the Bible “morality…
Lord Jesus, help me to draw closer to Our Heavenly Father4th Week of Lent : Wednesday 17th March 2021Is. 49:8-15; Ps. 144:8-9,13-14,17-18; Jn. 5:17-30 (Ps Wk IV) “The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and good to all”. Many people like to distinguish between the God of the Old Testament, and the God…
Lord Jesus, when I feel troubled and ill at ease in life and have no one to turn to for help, open my heart to the healing and consoling power of Your mercy and grace. 4th Week of Lent : Tuesday 16th March 2021Ez. 47:1-9,12; Ps. 45:2-3,5-6,8-9; Jn. 5:1-16 (Ps Wk IV) At one time,…
Lord Jesus, deepen my faith ... draw me closer to you4th Week of Lent : Monday 15th March 2021Is. 65:17-21; Ps. 29:2,4,5-6,11-12,13; Jn. 4:43-54 (Ps Wk IV) As a great teacher, Jesus often spoke in a manner designed to challenge his listeners. His intention was not to dismiss their cares and anxieties, nor to put…
Do my actions reflect Christ’s Light and love? Do I do things to please others or fulfil my own needs?4th Sunday of Lent (B) : 14th March 20212 Chr. 36:14-16,19-23; Ps. 136:1-2,3,4-5; Eph. 2:4-10; Jn. 3:14-21 (Ps Wk IV) In today’s Gospel reading, we see how Nicodemus, though he admired Jesus, yet was afraid to…
Lord, forgive me ... I am unworthy of your love3rd Week of Lent : Saturday 13th March 2021Hos. 5:15 —6:6; Ps. 50:3-4,18-19,20-21; Lk. 18:9-14 (Ps Wk III) Repentance and healing go hand in hand. Sincere repentance heals the heart and soul and restores broken human relationships. Hosea called on his nation to repent and seek…
Lord, how do you want me to spend my time today?3rd Week of Lent : Friday 12th March 2021Hos. 14:2-10; Ps. 80:6-9,10-11,14,17 ; Mk. 12:28b-34 (Ps Wk III) In the Jewish society of Jesus’ time, people wondered, ‘Of the hundreds of laws that exist, which one is the most important?’ Today Jesus answers this question…