Ss Laurent Imbert, Bishop, Jacques Chastan, priest (Penang College General Fathers) and SS Andrew Kim Tae-gon, priest & Paul Chong Ha-sang, & Comps. martyrs 24th Week in Ordinary Time:Friday 20th September 20191 Tim. 6:2-12; Ps. 49(48):6-7,8-10,17-18,19-20; Lk. 8:1-3 (Ps Wk IV) Today we remember the Korean Martyrs, and on this occasion let us remember all…
God always forgives24th Week in Ordinary Time:Thursday 19th September 20191 Tim. 4:12-16; Ps. 111(110):7-8,9,10; Lk. 7:36-50 (Ps Wk IV) In today’s Gospel, Jesus was invited to dine at the home of Simeon. Luke records how a woman of the streets provided the amenities neglected by the host. She bathed the Lord's feet with her tears,…
Lord, open our heart and mind to hear your message24th Week in Ordinary Time: Wednesday 18th September 20191 Tim. 3:14-16; Ps. 111(110):1-2,3-4,5-6; Lk. 7:31-35 (Ps Wk IV) Paul advises us not to try to figure everything out about our faith. So much of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus is a mystery. God did…
Lord, help us to bring life into other people’s lives24th Week in Ordinary Time: Tuesday 17th September 20191 Tim. 3:1-13; Ps. 101(100):1-3,5,6; Lk. 7:11-17 (Ps Wk IV) The Gospel carries a story indicating not only the power of Jesus but also His sensitivity to the sufferings of others. As Jesus and His disciples enter the…
Ss Cornelius, Pope & Cyprian, bishop24th Week in Ordinary Time: Monday 16th September 20191 Tim. 2:1-8; Ps. 28(27):2,7,8-9; Lk. 7:1-10 (Ps Wk IV) The Centurian’s faith is truly amazing, but when we consider his great love for his servant and the trouble he took to get him healed, we begin to realise that his Love…
Lord, give me a merciful heart24th Week in Ordinary Time: Sunday 15th September 2019Ex. 32:7-11,13-14; Ps. 51(50):3-4,12-13, 17,19; 1 Tim. 1:12-17; Lk. 15:1-32 (Ps Wk IV) Despite all the wonderful things that God did for the Israelites, they were unfaithful. They did not trust Moses or God, so they made a Golden Calf and worshipped…
St John Chrysostom, Bishop and doctorThe Exaltation of the Holy Cross: Saturday 14th September 2019Num. 21:4-9 or Phil. 2:6-11; Ps. 78 (77):1-2,34-35,36-37,38; Jn. 3:13-17 (Ps Wk III) Many of the early Christians did not have a positive image of the cross. It was a cruel and humiliating form of execution, and there was a great…
St John Chrysostom, Bishop and doctor23rd Week in Ordinary Time: Friday 13th September 20191 Tim. 1:1-2,12-14; Ps. 16(15):1-2,5,7-8,11; Lk. 6:39-42 (Ps Wk III) It is common for Paul to write a prayer of thanksgiving for the church that he is writing to at the beginning of his letter. But, in writing to Timothy, Paul thanks…
The Holy Name of Mary23rd Week in Ordinary Time: Thursday 12th September 2019Col. 3:12-17; Ps. 151(150):1-2,3-4,5-6; Lk. 6:27-38 (Ps Wk III) If we were asked what qualities and lifestyle, followers of Christ would possess, what would we say? We can safely quote Colossians 3:12-17. In this passage, St Paul lists for us the virtues we…
Lord, help me to set my mind on the things above23rd Week in Ordinary Time: Wednesday 11th September 2019Col. 3:1-11; Ps. 145(144):2-3,10-11,12-13ab; Lk. 6:20-26 (Ps Wk III) Jesus wants to transform and renew us. But we have to do our part, and this means changing how we think and what we value. Colossians asks us…