We pray for an outpouring of the Spirit upon us and the Church6th Week of Easter : Tuesday 19th May 2020Acts 16:22-34; Ps. 138(137):1-3,7-8; Jn. 16:5-11 (Ps Wk II) In our onging reading of the Acts of the Apostles today, we learn of the evangelization of Philippi, of the imprisonment of Paul and Silas as…
Lord, help me know more of Your Spirit6th Week of Easter : Monday 18th May 2020Acts 16:11-15; Ps. 150(149):1-2,3-4,5-6,9; Jn. 15:26--16:4 (Ps Wk II) The first reading describes the procedure used by Christian missionaries, including Paul, in spreading the gospel. Usually, they do not go to places where the people have never heard about God.…
The Holy Spirit is within us6th Sunday of Easter (A) : 17th May 2020Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; Ps. 66(65):1-3,4-5,6-7, 16,20; 1 Pt. 3:15-18; Jn. 14:15-21 (Ps Wk II) Loneliness is a kind of suffering. Feeling unsupported or isolated can make us afraid. Jesus tells us that he is going to the Father, but "I will not…
Lord, help me to live as You taught us5th Week of Easter : Saturday 16th May 2020Act 16:1-10; Ps. 100(99):2,3,5; Jn. 15:18-21 (Ps Wk I) Timothy was a young disciple who became an important companion to Paul. Paul was concerned about the missions to both the Gentiles and the Jews. Although Timothy had been raised…
Lord, draw me close that I may glorify You and bear fruit for Your Kingdom5th Week of Easter : Friday 15th May 2020Acts 15:22-31; Ps. 57(56):8-9,10-12; Jn. 15:12-17 (Ps Wk I) In the Gospel reading, we listen to the words of Jesus as He spoke to the disciples. He reminded them that He chose them…
St Matthias, ApostleSaint Matthias, Apostle : Thursday 14th May 2020Acts 1:15-17,20-26; Ps. 113(112):1-2,3-4, 5-6,7-8; Jn. 15:9-17 (Ps Wk I) Much as God reverences our freedom in decision making, it is the Lord who chooses us when it comes to discipleship. In today’s gospel, we hear Jesus say: “You did not choose me, but I chose…
Lord, draw me close that I may glorify You and bear fruit for Your Kingdom5th Week of Easter : Wednesday 13th May 2020Acts 15:1-6; Ps. 122(121):1-2,3-5; Jn. 15:1-8 (Ps Wk I) Jesus offers true life, the abundant life which comes from God and which results in great fruitfulness. The vinedresser must carefully prune the vine…
Ss. Nereus & Achilleus, martyrs5th Week of Easter : Tuesday 12th May 2020Acts 14:19-28; Ps. 145(144):10-11,12-13, 21; Jn. 14:27-31 (Ps Wk I) Today’s gospel passage is part of a discourse by Jesus to his disciples at the Last Supper. He senses their uncertainty as they become anxious with the possibility that he is going away.…
Lord, Grant us the wisdom and strength to keep Your WORD out of for love of You5th Week of Easter : Monday 11th May 2020Acts 14:5-18; Ps. 114(113):1-2,3-4,15-16; Jn. 14:21-26 (Ps Wk I) In the Gospel passage, Jesus is with His disciples at the Last Supper. In speaking to them, He mentions Himself, the Father…
Lord, be the centre of my life5th Sunday of Easter (A) : 10th May 2020Acts 6:1-7; Ps. 33(32):1-2,4-5,18-19; 1 Pt. 2:4-9; Jn. 14:1-12 (Ps Wk I) Even in the early Church, there were conflicts. The Christian community was looking after the vulnerable, yet it seemed that the Greek-speaking widows were being neglected. Up to this…