St Clement I, pope & martyr34th Week in Ordinary Time : Monday, 23rd November 2020Rev. 14:1-3,4-5; Ps. 23:1-2,3-4,5-6; Lk. 21:1-4 (Ps Wk II) There is a saying that goes, “What we do in this life echoes in eternity.” Basically, what we do here on earth can be put into two categories, which is what we…
All glory, praise and worship to Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe ! Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe (A) : Sunday, 22nd November 2020Ez. 34:11-12,15-17; Ps. 22:1-4,5,6; 1 Cor. 15:20-26,28; Mt. 25:31-46 (Ps Wk II) Shepherds are supposed to protect their flocks and insure for their well-being. The…
Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 33rd Week in Ordinary Time : Saturday, 21st November 2020Zec. 2:14-17; (R. Ps). Lk. 1:46-47,48-49,50-51, 52-53,54-55; Mt. 12:46-50 (Ps Wk I) While there is no scriptural basis for this feast day, there is a long tradition that Mary was dedicated to God at a very young age. The New…
Lord, help me to remember that your church is a house of prayer33rd Week in Ordinary Time : Friday, 20th November 2020Rev. 10:8-11; Ps. 8:14,24,72,103,111,131; Lk. 19:45-48 (Ps Wk I) John was told that he must prophesy again, but first, he had to take the scroll and eat it. As he had been told, the…
Lord, help us to recognise the sacred time, the time of God’s visitation33rd Week in Ordinary Time : Thursday, 19th November 2020Rev. 5:1-10; Ps. 149:1-2,3-4,5-6,9; Lk. 19:41-44 (Ps Wk I) This is undoubtedly one of the most moving passages in the Gospel. Pilgrims to Jerusalem visit the Church known as Dominus flevit (The Lord wept)…
Dedication of the Basilicas of St Peter and St Paul33rd Week in Ordinary Time : Wednesday, 18th November 2020Rev. 4:1-11; Ps. 150:1-2,3-4,5-6; Lk. 19:11-28 (Ps Wk I) The Book of Revelation was written to the Christian community, which was facing persecution from Rome. Many in the community were afraid, and their faith was wavering. The…
St Elizabeth of Hungary, religious33rd Week in Ordinary Time : Tuesday, 17th November 2020Rev. 3:1-6,14-22; Ps. 14:2-4,5; Lk. 19:1-10 (Ps Wk I) Today we hear a letter to the Church in Laodicea. This city was wealthy; it minted coins and hosted its own medical school. Yet, in spite of this material wealth, people were spiritually…
The blind man trusted Jesus and had faith that Jesus would heal him33rd Week in Ordinary Time : Monday, 16th November 2020Rev. 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Ps. 1:1-2,3,4,6; Lk. 18:35-43 (Ps Wk I) Revelation is filled with much imagery. A blessing was promised to everyone who read these words which, according to John, were meant for the…
Fourth World Day of the Poor33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) : 15th November 2020Prov. 31:10-13,19-20,30-31; Ps. 127:1-2,3,4-5; 1 Thess. 5:1-6; Mt. 25:14-30 (or 14-15,19-20) (Ps Wk I) Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians reminds us much of the Covid-19 pandemic which ‘came like a thief in the night.’ We were neither prepared and nor guarded…
Faith is the gift from God, but we need to nurture it through our prayer life and good works32nd Week in Ordinary Time : Saturday 14th November 20202 Jn. 5-8; Ps. 111:1-2,3-4,5-6; Lk. 18:1-8 (Ps Wk IV) Often when we hear the success stories of the athletes who achieve great results, we realize that their…