Lord, help me to follow your example to serve others and not expect to be served2nd Week of Lent (B) : Wednesday 3rd March 2021Jer. 18:18-20; Ps. 30:5-6,14,15-16; Mt. 20:17-28 (Ps Wk II) Speaking the truth to people of power is never easy, and Jeremiah knew that well. God ordered Jeremiah to deliver the bad…
Lord, we pray for our religious leaders to be God-fearing and who can lead people to God2nd Week of Lent (B) : Tuesday 2nd March 2021Is. 1:10,16-20; Ps. 49:8-9,16-17,21,23; Mt. 23:1-12 (Ps Wk II) In the first reading of the Book of Isaiah, the main message is that whatever disasters befell on Jerusalem were punishment…
Lord, help me to be humble, loving and forgiving.2nd Week of Lent (B) : Monday 1st March 2021Dan. 9:4-10; Ps. 78:8,9,11,13; Lk. 6:36-38 (Ps Wk II) Genuine confession of sin requires honesty and humility. Many people prefer to minimise their own responsibility, preferring to blame others or society for their failings. Nations and Churches do…
This is my beloved Son, listen to Him!2nd Sunday of Lent (B) : 28th February 2021Gen. 22:1-2,9,10-13,15-18; Ps. 115:10,15, 16-17,18-19; Rom. 8:31-34; Mk. 9:2-10 (Ps Wk II) Some time ago, Jesus had spoken to his disciples about his suffering and death. At that time, Peter had remonstrated Jesus, but Jesus strongly rebuked him. Now, as…
Lord Jesus, help me to see if there is anyone I have not forgiven1st Week of Lent (B) : Saturday 27th February 2021Deut. 26:16-19; Ps. 118:1-2,4-5,7-8; Mt. 5:43-48 (Ps Wk I) Jesus, in the Gospel reading, speaks on the love of enemies. This is truly radical as God’s love is unconditional and without limit. Our…
Lord Jesus, help me to see the areas where I need to change to be more like You1st Week of Lent (B) : Friday 26th February 2021Ez. 18:21-28; Ps. 129:1-2,3-4,5-8; Mt. 5:20-26 (Ps Wk I) The Pharisees are preoccupied with adherence to the letter of the law, whereas Jesus goes more in-depth and delves into…
God hears and answers all prayers. Be bold and have confidence in prayer1st Week of Lent (B) : Thursday 25th February 2021Est. 4:17n,17p-17r,17aa-17bb,17gg-17hh; Ps. 137:1-3,7-8; Mt. 7:7-12 (Ps Wk I) Today’s readings and psalm touch on an essential aspect of a believer's life in God, prayer. They offer us important points on how we must…
Lord, help me to spend Quiet Time with you each day to hear what You want to tell me1st Week of Lent (B) : Wednesday 24th February 2021Jona 3:1-10; Ps. 50:3-4,12-13,18-19; Lk. 11:29-32 (Ps Wk I) This was the second time God told Jonah to go to Nineveh and this time Jonah reluctantly obeyed. Jonah…
God sees, God hears, God answers. Take heart!1st Week of Lent (B) : Tuesday 23rd February 2021Is. 55:10-11; Ps. 33:4-5,6-7,16-17,18-19; Mt. 6:7-15 (Ps Wk I) Psalm 34 was written by David after his deliverance from a life-threatening situation (1 Samuel 21:10-15). Sharing his joy of deliverance by the Lord, David urges the people of God…
To follow this Messiah, we must also be willing to take up our cross. Who is Jesus to you?Chair of Saint Peter, the Apostle : Monday 22nd February 20211 Pt. 5:1-4; Ps. 22:1-3a,3b-4,5,6; Mt. 16:13-19 (Ps Wk I) The advice in Peter’s Letter is valid at all times. He urges those in positions of authority…