Lord, help us to radiate your goodness6th Week in Ordinary Time : Wednesday 19th February 2020Jm. 1:19-27; Ps. 15(14):2-4,5; Mk. 8:22-26 (Ps Wk II) St James is adamant about the truth that our faith must be practical, that it must affect for good the way in which we love. He says that a person whose…
Thank you, Jesus, for the gift of Yourself in the Eucharist6th Week in Ordinary Time : Tuesday 18th February 2020Jm 1, 12-18; Ps 93, 12-13a; 14-15. 18-19; Mk 8, 14-21 (Ps Wk II) In his letter, James explains that temptations will befall the followers of Jesus. But those who can endure such temptations will be…
Lord, increase my love for You6th Week in Ordinary Time : Monday 17th February 2020James 1:1-11; Ps. 119(118):67-68,71-72, 75-76; Mk. 8:11-13 (Ps Wk II) What do you need most in life at this moment: peace, wisdom, healing, affirmation? The letter of James encourages us to ask God for what we need or desire. “If any…
6th Sunday in Odinary Time (A)6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) : Sunday 16th February 2020Sir (Ecc). 15:16-21; Ps. 119(118):1-2,4-5,17-18,33-34; 1 Cor. 2:6-10; Mt. 5:17-37 or 5:20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37 (Ps Wk II) People often blame others for their own mistakes and sins. It's the fault of society, my upbringing, the media, and so on.…
Lord, open my eyes to Your Presence with me.. around me...5th Week in Ordinary Time : Saturday 15th February 20201 Kgs. 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Ps. 106(105):6-7,19-20,21-22; Mk. 8:1-10 (Ps Wk I) The Feeding of the Four Thousand is another account which illustrates Jesus' care and compassion for the hungry. The event of the multiplication of loaves…
Lord, help me to hear you5th Week in Ordinary Time : Friday 14th February 20201 Kgs. 11:29-32; 12:19; Ps 81(80):10-11,12-13,14-15; Mk. 7:31-37 (Ps Wk I) During his public ministry, Jesus performed many miracles, healed many people. However, this was not the most critical part of Jesus' mission. His sole purpose was to preach the Kingdom…
Lord, without You, I am nothing!5th Week in Ordinary Time : Thursday 13th February 20201 Kgs. 11:4-13; Ps. 106(105):3-4,35-36,37,40; Mk. 7:24-30 (Ps Wk I) A Syrophoenician Woman knew in her desperation that only Jesus could deliver her daughter from the demon! She was not content to be ignored. Her faith in Jesus and his healing…
Lord, help me draw close to You daily5th Week in Ordinary Time : Wednesday 12th February 20201 Kgs 10:1-10; Ps. 37(36): 5-6. 30-31,39-40; Mk 7:14-23 (Ps Wk I) The keyword in today's readings is “wisdom”. It refers not just to any wisdom but the wisdom that comes from God. Solomon is described as having such…
Lord, strengthen our faith in You5th Week in Ordinary Time :Tuesday 11th February 20201 Kgs. 8:22-23,27-30; Ps. 84(83): 3,4,5,10,11; Mk. 7:1-13 (Ps Wk I) Solomon’s question is one that has occurred to many people throughout the ages: “Can it indeed be that God dwells among men on earth?” On the part of Solomon, this question…
St Scholastica, Virgin5th Week in Ordinary Time : Monday 10th February 20201 Kgs. 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps. 132(131):6-7,8-10; Mk. 6:53-56 (Ps Wk I) The Ark of the Covenant was an awesome and fearful thing. It was thought to be charged with divine power — the Israelites even carried it on to the battlefield with them in…