St Fabian, Pope & martyr, St Sebastian, martyr 2nd Week in Ordinary Time : Wednesday 20th January 2021Heb. 7:1-3,15-17; Ps. 109:1,2,3,4; Mk. 3:1-6 (Ps Wk II) By referring to Melchizedek, the writer indicated that Christ was a different sort of priest. He was not a priest in the tradition of Aaron, who was of the…
Lord, help me to be open to whatever you call me to do2nd Week in Ordinary Time : Tuesday 19th January 2021Heb. 6:10-20; Ps. 110:1-2,4-5,9,10; Mk. 2:23-28 (Ps Wk II) In the secret Roman catacombs, where persecuted early Christians practiced their faith, one of the carved symbols that survives is the anchor. It is found…
Lord, teach me to be pure and simple and love You with all my heart2nd Week in Ordinary Time : Monday 18th January 2021Heb. 5:1-10; Ps. 109:1,2,3,4; Mk. 2:18-22 (Ps Wk II) Jesus comes into conflict with the custodians of the established religion: Judaism. The Pharisees fasted twice a week; which is more than what…
Lord, lead us... help us develop a personal relationship with you2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) : 17th January 20211 Sam. 3:3-10,19; Ps. 39:2,4,7-9,10; 1 Cor. 6:13-15,17-20; Jn. 1:35-42 (Ps Wk II) ‘Come and see’, was Jesus’ answer when asked “Where do you live?” Instead of just telling those two disciples of John the Baptist…
Jesus came for sinners... Jesus came for you and me. Thank you, Lord!1st Week in Ordinary Time : Saturday 16th January 2021Heb. 4:12-16; Ps. 18:8,9,10,15; Mk. 2:13-17 (Ps Wk I) Let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and favour and find help in time of need. [Heb 4:16] The Word of…
Lord, grant me the grace to walk away for all that hinders me from you1st Week in Ordinary Time : Friday 15th January 2021Heb. 4:1-5,11; Ps. 77:3,4,6-7,8; Mk. 2:1-12 (Ps Wk I) Like most other miracle stories in the New Testament, this miracle story can also serve as a parable, inviting us to reflect on…
Lord, help me to be the 'voice' of those who are ‘voiceless’ in our society1st Week in Ordinary Time : Thursday 14th January 2021Heb. 3:7-14; Ps. 94:6-7,8-9,10-11; Mk. 1:40-45 (Ps Wk I) In today’s Gospel reading, we see how Jesus cured a leper who was treated as an outcast, forbidden to approach anyone even to…
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…