Dear Father, grant us, we pray, the grace of gratefulness for being part of Your family25th Week in Ordinary Time : Tuesday 22nd September 2020Prov. 21:1-6,10-13; Ps. 118:1,27,30,34,35,44; Lk. 8:19-21 (Ps Wk I) “My mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice.” We are called to become God's family…
On this Feast of St Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist, Lord, we thank You for calling us to follow You on the Way, because of Your generous loveSt Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist : Monday 21st September 2020Eph. 4:1-7,11-13; Ps. 18:2-3,4-5; Mt. 9:9-13 (Ps Wk I) If today, we were to draw up a list of criteria…
Lord, teach me Your ways25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) : 20th September 2020Is. 55:6-9; Ps. 144:2-3,8-9,17-18; Phil. 1:20-24,27; Mt. 20:1-16 (Ps Wk I) People often create images of God that reflect their own opinions, prejudices, values, and worldviews. Their theological views say more about them than about God. Isaiah assures us that we know…
Holy Spirit, lead us into a greater understanding of the mysteries of our faith that we may enjoy the consolation of the truth which sets us free24th Week in Ordinary Time : Saturday 19th September 20201 Cor. 15:35-37,42-49; Ps. 55:10,11-12,13-14; Lk. 8:4-15 (Ps Wk IV) Paul dismisses certain possible questions concerning the resurrection as “nonsensical”.…
Lord, I believe that You have risen!24th Week in Ordinary Time : Friday 18th September 20201 Cor. 15:12-20; Ps. 16:1,6-7,8,15; Lk. 8:1-3 (Ps Wk IV) The gospel passage today describes that Jesus takes a preaching tour of the local towns and villages, accompanied by the twelve disciples and several women and others who help provide…
Lord, do not let my heart to become lukewarm. Guide me to express my love for You and others through my actions today24th Week in Ordinary Time : Thursday 17th September 20201 Cor. 15:1-11; Ps. 117:1-2,16,17,28; Lk. 7:36-50 (Ps Wk IV) The scene in today’s Gospel may have been shocking for the culture of the…
Ss Cornelius, Pope & Cyprian, bishop24th Week in Ordinary Time : Wednesday 16th September 20201 Cor. 12:31—13:13; Ps. 32:2-3,4-5,12,22; Lk. 7:31-35 (Ps Wk IV) Spiritual gifts do not signify that one is holier or better than others. Many at Corinth were lording it over others, convinced of their superiority or special status. Paul insisted that…
Lord grant us the grace to be your disciple by word and action. May we follow the example of Mother Mary in her total obedience to God’s will.Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows : Tuesday 15th September 2020Heb. 5:7-9; Ps. 30:2-4,5-6,15-16, 20; Jn. 19:25-27 or Lk. 2:33-35 (Ps Wk IV) In the Gospel reading, Jesus’…
Lord, your cross is a constant reminder of the life of Jesus — and the life we are to imitate — of loving and humble service to othersFeast of The Exaltation of the Holy Cross : Monday 14th September 2020Sir. 27:33—28:7; Ps. 102:1-2,3-4,9-10,11-12; Rom. 14:7-9; Mt. 18:21-35 (Ps Wk IV) Many of the early Christians…
Lord, help me to be forgiving and compassionate... like You are to us24th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) : 13th September 2020Sir. 27:33—28:7; Ps. 102:1-2,3-4,9-10,11-12; Rom. 14:7-9; Mt. 18:21-35 (Ps Wk IV) “Wrath and anger are hateful things…” These are the first words of our First Reading today. The remainder of the reading compares how…