ST AGNES, Virgin & Martyr, pray for us2nd Week in Ordinary Time (II) : Wednesday 21st January 20261 Sam 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Ps 143 (144):1-2, 9-10; Mk 3:1-6 (Ps Wk II) The story of David and Goliath is an allegory which demonstrates that it is not always the proud and powerful who finally succeed in…
ST FABIAN, Pope & Martyr, ST SEBASTIAN, Martyr, pray for us 2nd Week in Ordinary Time (II) : Tuesday 20th January 20261 Sam 16:1-13; Ps 88 (89):20-22, 27-28; Mk 2:23-28 (Ps Wk II) One by one, the sons of Jesse came before Samuel. Each one was rugged, handsome, and in the eyes of Samuel, God’s…
True faith is found in a personal relationship with God and living in accordance with His Will.2nd Week in Ordinary Time (II) : Monday 19th January 20261 Sam 15:16-23; Ps 49 (50):8-9, 16-17, 21, 23; Mk 2:18-22 (Ps Wk II) The readings today challenge us to examine our obedience to God’s Will and how we…
Self-awareness and humility are the best defence against pride and the trap of self-glorification2nd Week in Ordinary Time (II) : Sunday 18th January 2026Is 49:3, 5-6; Ps 39 (40):2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 1:1-3; Jn 1:29-34 (Ps Wk II) The response to the psalm today, “Here I am, Lord! I come to do Your Will,”…
ST ANTHONY, Abbot, pray for us1st Week in Ordinary Time (II) : Saturday 17th January 20261 Sam 9:1-4, 17-19, 10:1; Ps 20 (21):2-7; Mk 2:13-17 (Ps Wk I) Samuel anointed Saul as the king of Israel because the Lord had chosen him to rule over the people of God. The Lord called Saul to this…
Lord, help me to bring hope and faith to others1st Week in Ordinary Time (II) : Friday 16th January 20261 Sam 8:4-7, 10-22; Ps 88 (89):16-19; Mk 2:1-12 (Ps Wk I) Once a famous singer declared that he owed his singing career to his wife. She had faith in his singing ability when he himself…
Do we seek God just to fulfil our self-centred desires, or do we come to Him with trust and surrender?1st Week in Ordinary Time (II) : Thursday 15th January 20261 Sam 4:1-11; Ps 43 (44):10-11, 14-15, 24-25; Mk 1:40-45 (Ps Wk I) In today’s readings, we are confronted with two strikingly different encounters with God’s…
Jesus went off early in the morning to pray and to listen to His Father. What about you?1st Week in Ordinary Time (II) : Wednesday 14th January 20261 Sam 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 39 (40):2, 5, 7-10; Mk 1:29-39 (Ps Wk I) “Speak, Lord, your servant is listening.” There’s a huge difference between listening and hearing.…
ST HILARY, Bishop & Doctor, pray for us1st Week in Ordinary Time (II) : Tuesday 13th January 20261 Sam 1:9-20; 1 Sam 2:1, 4-8; Mk 1:21-28 (Ps Wk I) Exorcism is always a fascinating topic of discussion. With so many representations of it in pop culture, one thing is clear – there are many who…
The time has come for a new beginning in a new year to live as people of God, temple of the Holy Spirit and Body of Christ!1st Week in Ordinary Time (II) : Monday 12th January 20261 Sam 1:1-8; Ps 115 (116):12-19; Mk 1:14-20 (Ps Wk I) The first week of the liturgical year begins…