God is our help. God upholds our cause and our lives (Ps 54:1, 4)22nd Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Saturday 4th September 2021Col. 1:21-23; Ps. 53:3-4,6,8; Lk. 6:1-5 (Ps Wk II) If the letter St Paul wrote to the Colossians (about AD 60) is written to us today, would it still be applicable? Can…
St Gregory the Great, Pope and doctor22nd Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Friday 3rd September 2021Col. 1:15-20; Ps. 99:2,3,4,5; Lk. 5:33-39 (Ps Wk II) In a time of great division in our world, this beautiful hymn to Christ should give us some comfort and inspiration. God has been pleased to dwell in one of…
Lord, help me to follow you completely and whole-heartedly22nd Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Thursday 2nd September 2021Col. 1:9-14; Ps. 97:2-4,5-6; Lk. 5:1-11 (Ps Wk II) Even as the crowd pressed around him, Jesus was able to comprehend the dire situation faced by Simon Peter and his fellow fishermen. These men did not get…
Seeking the greater good should be our guide22nd Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Wednesday 1st September 2021Col. 1:1-8; Ps. 51:10,11; Lk. 4:38-44 (Ps Wk II) Many people hear the gospel with their ears, but far fewer hear it with their hearts. When we hear the Word with our hearts, our lives are transformed. Faith…
Lord Jesus, strengthen our faith and help us be a source of comfort and courage for others22nd Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Tuesday 31st August 20211 Thess. 5:1-6,9-11; Ps. 26:1,4,13-14; Lk. 4:31-37 (Ps Wk II) The Psalmist encourages us to “wait for the Lord with courage”. Each day our world seems to plunge further…
Lord, may my life reflect Your kindness and generosity22nd Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Monday 30th August 20211 Thess. 4:13-18; Ps. 95:1,3,4-5,11-13; Lk. 4:16-30 (Ps Wk II) Many in Thessalonica were worried. Jesus had not returned, and some community members had died. Would they miss out on being with the Lord when he returned?…
Lord, may Your law lead us to You and make us better people22nd Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Sunday 29th August 2021Deut. 4:1-2,6-8; Ps. 14:2-4,5; James 1:17-18,21-22,27; Mk. 7:1-8,14-15,21-23 (Ps Wk II) The Law of Moses was very important for the people of Israel. They were rightly proud of the legal system they had…
St Monica21st Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Saturday 28th August 20211 Thess. 4:9-11; Ps. 97:1,7-8,9; Mt. 25:14-30 (Ps Wk I) Many feel that they have to shout and draw attention to themselves to proclaim the Gospel. Paul insisted that our most eloquent testimony is often quiet, unassuming, and gentle. He advised his followers to…
St Monica 21st Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Friday 27th August 20211 Thess. 4:1-8; Ps. 96:1,2,5-6,10,11-12; Mt. 25:1-13 (Ps Wk I) In today’s parable, the ten bridesmaids were waiting for the bridegroom’s arrival. The faithful ones knew they had to wait and took an extra oil supply, while the other five foolish ones were…
Lord, put me in the assembly of the faithful servants21st Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Thursday 26th August 20211 Thess 3:7-13; Ps. 89:3-4,12-13,14,17; Mt. 24:42-51 (Ps Wk I) Jesus speaks to his disciples about being alert to the coming of the kingdom. We do not know the time and day the Lord comes, so…