Like the deer that yearns for running streams, so is my heart, Lord2nd Week of Lent: Saturday, 14th March 2020Mic. 7:14-15,18-20; Ps. 103(102):1-2,3-4,9-10,11-12; Lk. 15:1-3,11-32 (Ps Wk II) Sometimes the sacrament of reconciliation is misunderstood by some as an experience of being “slaughtered”. From this, it follows that the over-riding distorted image of God is…
Lord, let me experience blessings and hope in my life2nd Week of Lent: Friday, 13th March 2020Gen. 37:3-4,12-13,17-28; Ps. 105(104):16-17,18-19,20-21; Mt. 21:33-43,45-46 (Ps Wk II) Jealousy spurs the brothers of Joseph to plan his death. They see that their father has a deep love for Joseph. Perhaps they are afraid that their father now has…
Lord, help me trust in You alone2nd Week of Lent: Thursday, 12th March 2020Jer. 17:5-10; Ps. 1:1-2,3,4,6; Lk. 16:19-31 (Ps Wk II) The first reading contains a series of sayings contrasting the true and false Israelite. God assures the just trusts in the Lord and their future. The wicked, however, trusts in human beings and…
Lord, I trust in You... You are my God... my life is in Your hands, O Lord!2nd Week of Lent: Wednesday, 11th March 2020Is. 1:10,16-20; Ps. 50(49):8-9,16-17,21,23; Mt 23:1-12 (Ps Wk II) The first two readings show two people, Jeremiah and the Psalmist, in dire straits. Jeremiah is aware that his adversaries are “digging a…
Lord, help me to worship you in the way you desire2nd Week of Lent: Tuesday, 10th March 2020Is. 1:10,16-20; Ps. 50(49):8-9,16-17,21,23; Mt 23:1-12 (Ps Wk II) The purest form of worship is justice and compassion. Isaiah rebuked Israel for remembering ritual but forgetting justice. He used the example of Sodom and Gomorrah, two ancient cities…
Lord, help me not to judge others2nd Week of Lent: Monday, 9th March 2020Dan. 9:4-10; Ps. 79(78):8,9,11,13; Lk. 6:36-38 (Ps Wk II) It is effortless to make excuses and blame others when our world comes crashing down on us. For sure, sometimes it is due to no fault of our own — strictly circumstances beyond…
Holy Spirit, teach us to listen to Jesus, the Beloved Son. 2nd Sunday of Lent (A): 8th March 2020Gen. 12:1-4; Ps. 33(32):4-5,18-19,20,22; 2 Tim. 1:8-10; Mt. 17:1-9 (Ps Wk II) None of the Gospels suggests that Jesus took his three disciples up the mountain to be transfigured. The passage from Matthew’s Gospel seems to indicate…
Lord, during this Lenten season, help me to be more attentive to your voice1st Week of Lent, Saturday : 7th March 2020Deut. 26:16-19; Ps. 119(118):1-2,4-5,7-8; Mt. 5:43-48 (Ps Wk I) One of the hallmarks of Christianity is the commandment of LOVE, particularly the ‘Love of enemies’. When living out, we experience a sense of liberation.…
Lord, grant us the strength and perseverance to shake off all our sins 1st Week of Lent, Friday : 6th March 2020Ez. 18:21-28; Ps. 130(129):1-2,3-4,5-8; Mt. 5:20-26 (Ps Wk I) During this penitential season, we intentionally set aside time to reflect more deeply and prayerfully about our lives. Let us read the readings for Lent…
Having hearts that are a little restless is a precious gift from God1st Week of Lent, Thursday: 5th March 2020Est. 4:17; Ps. 138(137):1-3,7-8; Mt. 7:7-12 (Ps Wk I) What do we do when we are in trouble and have nowhere to turn? Many people panic, give up or do stupid things. Esther knew exactly what…