Jesus was faithful to his Father in everything he taught and did. What about you and me?Friday after Epiphany : Friday 10th January 20201 John 5:5-13; Ps 147: 12-13, 14-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16 (Ps Wk II) Why does John speak of the witness of water, spirit, and blood? It refers to Jesus — his human…
Jesus was faithful to his Father in everything he taught and did. What about you and me?Thursday after Epiphany : Thursday 9th January 20201Jn 4:19-5:4; Ps [72[71]1-2, 14,15, 17; Lk 4:14-22 (Ps Wk II) Whether by accident or design, Jesus found a passage from Isaiah, which he read aloud to the synagogue congregation and then…
A little act of faith, helps us to quickly come in touch with JesusWednesday after Epiphany : Wednesday 8th January 20201Jn 4:11-18; Ps. 72[71]:1-2, 10-11, 12-13 Mk 6:45-52 (Ps Wk II) “Begging him to let them touch even the fringe of his cloak. And all who touched him were cured.” Many modern people, with little…
To a starving person God will appear in the form of bread aloneTuesday after Epiphany : Tuesday 7th January 20201 Jn 4: 7 - 10; Ps. 72(71):1-2,3-4,7-8; Mk. 6: 34-44 (Ps Wk II) In the ‘Multiplication of Bread’, the disciples played an important role. Though they asked Jesus to dismiss the crowd, they followed Jesus'…
The people who dwell in darkness had seen a great light, and that great light was Jesus himselfMonday after Epiphany : Monday 6th January 20201 Jn. 3:22—4:6; Ps. 2:7-8,10-11; Mt. 4:12-17,23-25 (Ps Wk II) There are many spirits in the world and not all of them are good or even helpful. John has a good…
All the nations shall fall prostrate before You, O LordEpiphany of the Lord (A) : Sunday 5th January 2020Is. 60:1-6; Ps. 72(71):1-2,7-8,10-11,12-13; Eph. 3:2-3,5-6; Mt. 2:1-12 (Psalter proper) When Isaiah penned today's passage, it seemed as though the darkness had covered the earth. It was a time of great suffering and struggle, just as our…
Heavenly Father, grant me the grace to be faithful to Your promptings in all I do and sayWeekday of Christmas : Saturday 4th January 20201 Jn. 3:7-10; Ps. 98(97):1,7-8,9; Jn. 1:35-42 (Ps Wk I) Since God has made me His child, putting me “right” with Him through Jesus Christ, His son, what is my response?…
Most Holy Name of JesusMost Holy Name of Jesus : Friday 3rd January 20201 Jn. 2:29-3:6; Ps. 98(97):1,3-4,5-6; Jn. 1:29-34 (Ps Wk I) John the Baptist points out Jesus as the Lamb of God. In John’s Gospel, he appears more as a witness to Jesus’ presence than a Baptizer. Thus, John 1:19 -34 begins with…
Ss Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops & doctorsWeekday of Christmas : Thursday 2nd January 20201 Jn. 2:22-28; Ps. 98(97):1,2-4; Jn. 1:19-28 (Ps Wk I) In his letter, John addresses the crisis that had arisen in his community. There were some who had left the community because the teachings of false teachers misled them.…
Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God. World Day of Peace Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God : Wednesday 1st January 2020Num. 6:22-27; Ps. 67(66):2-3,5,6,8; Gal. 4:4-7; Lk. 2:16-21 (Psalter proper) In ancient Israel, the naming of a child was a sacred event. Its name had deep significance, signalling to all the…