ST MAXIMILLIAN KOLBE, Priest & Martyr, pray for us19th Week in Ordinary Time : Thursday 14th August 2025Josh3:7-ll, 13-17; Ps 113 (114):1-6; Mt 18:21 - 19:1 (Ps WkIII) The crossing of a river often signifies a new stage of life and a break with the past. The Israelites had been wandering for forty years in…
SS PONTIAN, Pope & HIPPOLYTUS, Priest, Martyrs , pray for us19th Week in Ordinary Time : Wednesday 13th August 2025Deut 34:1-12; Ps 65 (66):1-3, 5, 16-17; Mt 18:15-20 (Ps WkIII) In the Jewish tradition, Moses was the only prophet and man who knew the Lord face to face. He conversed with God as with a…
ST JANE FRANCES DE CHANTAL, Religious, pray for us19th Week in Ordinary Time : Tuesday 12th August 2025Deut 31:1-8; (Rs Ps) Deut 32:3-4, 7-9, 12; Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 (Ps WkIII) "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" Jesus' response to this question by bringing a child into the centre of attention has…
ST CLARE, Virgin, pray for us19th Week in Ordinary Time : Monday 11th August 2025Deut 10:12-22; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Mt 17:22-27 (Ps Wk III) An undivided heart to serve the Lord our God does not exempt us from serving as citizens to our country and to our brothers and sisters. The mark of this devotedness…
ST TERESA BENEDICTA OF THE CROSS, Virgin & Martyr, pray for us19th Week in Ordinary Time : Sunday 10th August 2025Wis 18:6-9; Ps 32(33):1, 12, 18-20, 22; Heb 11:1-2, 8-19 (or 11:1-2, 8-12) Lk 12:32-48 (or 12:35-40) (Ps WkIII) The more you are trusted, the more you will appreciate trust and deliver the good that…
ST TERESA BENEDICTA OF THE CROSS, Virgin & Martyr, pray for us18th Week in Ordinary Time : Saturday 9th August 2025Deut 6:4-13; Ps 17 (18):2-4, 47, 51; Mt 17:14-20 (Ps Wk II) The Shema Yisrael (Deut 6:4-6) is central in the life of the Jewish people. It is recited twice each day, during the morning…
ST DOMINIC, Priest, pray for us18th Week in Ordinary Time : Friday 8th August 2025Deut 4:32-40; Ps 76 (77):12-16, 21 39-40; Mt 16:24-28 (Ps WkII) It is God who takes the initiative in everything. We are chosen by God. In Deuteronomy 4:32-40, the people remembered their history of suffering and deliverance. In a repetitive manner,…
ST SIXTUS II, Pope & Companions, Martyrs, pray for us18th Week in Ordinary Time : Thursday 7th August 2025Num 20:1-13; Ps 94 (95):1-2, 6-9; Mt 16:13-23 (Ps WkII) "O that today you would listen to His voice! 'Harden not your hearts."' (Psalm (95:8) is the invitatory antiphon recited in Lauds daily. It relates to the…
Lord, help me to be a good follower of youTRANFIGURATION OF THE LORD : Wednesday 6th August 2025Dan 7:9-10, 13-14 or2 Pt 1:16-19; Ps 96 (97):1-2, 5-6, 9; Lk 9:28-36 (Ps Prop) Daniel's stunning vision of the Ancient One (God) and the one like a Son of Man came amidst great persecution. The arrogant voices…
Dedication of the Basilica of St Mary Major 18th Week in Ordinary Time : Tuesday 5th August 2025Num 11:4-15; Ps 80 (81):12-17; Mt 14:13-21 (Ps WkII) The episode of dissent by Aaron and Miriam because of Moses' marriage to the Cushite woman came to the Lord's attention. All three came before the Lord. In their…