Lord, help us to open our hearts to you3rd Week of Advent (C) : Wednesday 15th December 2021Is. 45:6-8, 18, 21-25; Ps. 84:9,10,11-12,13-14; Lk.7:19-23 (Ps Wk III) When John sent two of his disciples to ask Jesus the very important question: “Are you the one to come or do we look for someone else?” Jesus…
St John of the Cross, priest & doctor3rd Week of Advent (C) : Tuesday 14th December 2021Zeph. 3:1-2,9-13; Ps. 33:2-3,6-7,17-18, 19,23; Mt. 21:28-32 (Ps Wk III) During the Advent season, we are constantly challenged by the daily Scripture readings. In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus said that those who were despised, rejected and condemned by the…
St Lucy, virgin & martyr3rd Week of Advent (C) : Monday 13th December 2021Num. 24:2-7,15-17; Ps. 24:4-5,6,7,8-9; Mt. 21:23-27 (Ps Wk III) Balaam, the pagan prophet, was sent by the king of Moab to curse Israel, but he could not. He was inspired by the spirit and realised that the Israelites were numerous and protected…
Welcome the JOY of the Lord3rd Sunday of Advent (C) : 12th December 2021Zeph. 3:14-18; (R. Ps.) Is. 12:2-3,4,5-6; Phil. 4:4-7; Lk. 3:10-18 (Ps Wk III) Joy literally floods the Scripture readings today! Christian Joy can only be felt in the Spirit, for it is the Spirit that brings true Joy into the world. The…
St Damasus I, pope2nd Week of Advent (C) : Saturday 11th December 2021Sir. 48:1-4,9-11; Ps. 79:2,3,15-16,18-19; Mt. 17:10-13 (Ps Wk II) The writer of the Book of Ecclesiasticus (Sirach)presents the prophet Elijah as one who is filled with the Spirit of God, who has power over nature to the extent that he is able to…
Our Lady of Loreto2nd Week of Advent (C) : Friday 10th December 2021Is. 48:17-19; Ps. 1:1-2,3,4,6; Mt. 11:16-19 (Ps Wk II) God was disappointed and heartbroken. He lamented that the Israelites were not following his commandments. He would have been able to do much more for them if they had, and they would have prospered.…
St John Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin2nd Week of Advent (C) : Thursday 9th December 2021Is. 41:13-20; Ps. 144:1,9,10-11,12-13; Mt. 11:11-15 (Ps Wk II) When speaking and writing about our relationship with God, we have to use human language. As a result, we need to be careful lest misunderstanding arises. When we say that there is a treaty,…
Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with youIMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY : Wednesday 8th December 2021Gen. 3:9-15,20; Ps. 97:1,2-4; Eph. 1:3-6,11-12; Lk. 1:26-38 Today we celebrate the Immaculate Conception: through God’s grace, Mary was conceived free from the stain of original sin in her mother’s womb. This grace was given…
St. Ambrose, bishop & doctor2nd Week of Advent (C) : Tuesday 7th December 2021Is. 40:1-11; Ps. 95:1-2,3,10,11-13; Mt. 18:12-14 (Ps Wk II) The parable in the Gospel is familiar to us. It reflects the love of God, as the Shepherd who would risk everything to find the lost sheep. When he finds it, he rejoices…
St Nicholas, bishop2nd Week of Advent (C) : Monday 6th December 2021Is. 35:1-10; Ps. 84:9-10,11-12,13-14; Lk. 5:17-26 (Ps Wk II) The friends of the sick man have deep faith. They firmly believe that Jesus can heal their friend. It may seem absurd to take apart a roof, but the sick man was able to meet…