ST ANTHONY, Abbot, pray for us1st Week in Ordinary Time (II) : Saturday 17th January 20261 Sam 9:1-4, 17-19, 10:1; Ps 20 (21):2-7; Mk 2:13-17 (Ps Wk I) Samuel anointed Saul as the king of Israel because the Lord had chosen him to rule over the people of God. The Lord called Saul to this…
Lord, help me to bring hope and faith to others1st Week in Ordinary Time (II) : Friday 16th January 20261 Sam 8:4-7, 10-22; Ps 88 (89):16-19; Mk 2:1-12 (Ps Wk I) Once a famous singer declared that he owed his singing career to his wife. She had faith in his singing ability when he himself…
Do we seek God just to fulfil our self-centred desires, or do we come to Him with trust and surrender?1st Week in Ordinary Time (II) : Thursday 15th January 20261 Sam 4:1-11; Ps 43 (44):10-11, 14-15, 24-25; Mk 1:40-45 (Ps Wk I) In today’s readings, we are confronted with two strikingly different encounters with God’s…
Jesus went off early in the morning to pray and to listen to His Father. What about you?1st Week in Ordinary Time (II) : Wednesday 14th January 20261 Sam 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 39 (40):2, 5, 7-10; Mk 1:29-39 (Ps Wk I) “Speak, Lord, your servant is listening.” There’s a huge difference between listening and hearing.…
ST HILARY, Bishop & Doctor, pray for us1st Week in Ordinary Time (II) : Tuesday 13th January 20261 Sam 1:9-20; 1 Sam 2:1, 4-8; Mk 1:21-28 (Ps Wk I) Exorcism is always a fascinating topic of discussion. With so many representations of it in pop culture, one thing is clear – there are many who…
The time has come for a new beginning in a new year to live as people of God, temple of the Holy Spirit and Body of Christ!1st Week in Ordinary Time (II) : Monday 12th January 20261 Sam 1:1-8; Ps 115 (116):12-19; Mk 1:14-20 (Ps Wk I) The first week of the liturgical year begins…
As the Beloved of God, we are also called to bring justice and salvation to peopleBAPTISM OF THE LORD (A) : Sunday 11th January 2026Is 42:1-4, 6-7; Ps 28(29):1-4, 9-10; Act 10:34-38; Mt 3:13-17 (Ps Prop) The Baptism of the Lord is a powerful moment for Jesus. He is anointed by the Spirit and affirmed…
Lord, help me to serve You with passion and enthusiasm, giving our best at all times for Your Greater GlorySaturday after Epiphany Sunday : 10th January 20261 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6, 9; Jn 3:22-30 (Ps Wk II) What are the last words of John the Baptist in today’s Gospel? “He must grow greater, I must…
The Holy Spirit (witness of the Spirit) is present in the life and experience of the Christian community, Friday after Epiphany Sunday : 9th January 20261 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16 (Ps Wk II) In today’s first reading, John is arguing against some teachers who were misguiding the early Christian community. He is…
Bring the Gospel to life – through action, and not just with mere words: We are called to love and to serve. Thursday after Epiphany Sunday : 8th January 20261 Jn 4:19-5:4; Ps 71 (72):1-2, 14-15, 17; Lk 4:14-22 (Ps Wk II) The emphasis in the first reading from 1 John is on love. The…