St Hilary, bishop and doctor1st Week in Ordinary Time : Wednesday 13th January 2021Heb. 2:14-18; Ps. 104:1-2,3-4,6-7,8-9; Mk. 1:29-39 (Ps Wk I) We can never say that Jesus doesn't understand us. He can and does understand us because he is one of us. As one who was fully human and divine, he was tested in…
God is always in control1st Week in Ordinary Time : Tuesday 12th January 2021Heb. 2:5-12; Ps. 8:2,5,6-7,8-9; Mk. 1:21-28 (Ps Wk I) Jesus has already experienced any sort of struggle or suffering that we face. He was the ‘pioneer’ in faith, meaning that he went before us to clear a path. He took on humanity…
Lord, help us always to be ready for you1st Week in Ordinary Time : Monday 11th January 2021Herb. 1:1-6; Ps. 96:1,2,6,7,9; Mk. 1:14-20 (Ps Wk I) According to the Church’s liturgical calendar, today the Ordinary Time of the Year begins. The word ‘ordinary’ gives the impression that nothing ‘extraordinary’ will take place as far as…
Lord, may all my words and deeds be expressions of love for youBaptism of the Lord (B) : Sunday 10th January 2021Is. 55:1-11; Ps. 12:2-3,4,5-6; 1 Jn. 5:1-9; Mk. 1:7-11 (Psalter proper) Many people act as if God is stingy with his gifts and that we have to earn and pay for whatever we receive.…
Lord, help me to be open to Your WillSaturday after Epiphany : 9th January 20211Jn 5:14-21; Ps. 149:1-2,3-4,5-6,9; Jn. 3:22-30 (Ps Wk II) In our Monday reflection, we saw that Saint John encourages us four times to have confidence: twice he speaks about confidence when facing God’s judgement (2:28; 4:17) and twice concerning confidence in…
Lord, to whom shall we go, You are the words of eternal life?Friday after Epiphany : 8th January 20211 Jn 5:5-13; Ps. 147:12-13,14-15,19-20; Lk. 5:12-16 (Ps Wk II) At the end of today’s first reading John assured his readers that, because of their belief in the name of the Son of God, they had eternal…
St Raymond of Penyafort Thursday after Epiphany : 7th January 20211 Jn 4: 19—5:4; Ps. 71:1-2,14,15,17; Lk. 4:14-22 (Ps Wk II) “This is what loving God is … keeping His commandments.” (1 Jn 5: 3) It is not easy to love in its true sense, yet we can do this with God’s grace. This is…
Take heart, it is I; have no fearWednesday after Epiphany : 6th January 20211 Jn. 4:11-18; Ps. 71:1-2,10-11,12-13; Mk. 6:45-52 (Ps Wk II) We find ourselves in the week after our celebration of the Feast of the Epiphany, and so our Gospel readings this week should be read in the light of this feast so…
Lord, grant me the grace to have a compassionate heartTuesday after Epiphany : 5th January 20211 Jn. 4:7-10; Ps. 71:1-2,3-4,7-8; Mk. 6:34-44 (Ps Wk II) Following the command of Jesus, John urged his community to love one another. Loving is the only way that we will know God because God is love. Those born of…
Lord, grant us a discerning heart and mind.Monday after Epiphany : 4th January 20211 Jn. 3:22—4:6; Ps. 2:7-8,10-11; Mt. 4:12-17,23-25 (Ps Wk II) It is claimed that Snopes, which has existed since 1995, is “the definitive internet reference source for researching urban legends, folklore, myths, rumours, and misinformation.” As a tool, Snopes seems to help…