Lord, reveal to me the ways I am called to serveTHE NATIVITY OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST : Wednesday 24th June 2020Is. 49:1-6; Ps. 139(138):1-3,13-15; Acts 13:22-26; Lk. 1:57-66,80 (Ps Wk IV) We have all been in the mind and heart of God long before we were born, perhaps even before we were conceived. God has hopes…
Lord, help me to live the 'Golden Rule' well12th Week in Ordinary Time : Tuesday 23rd June 20202 Kgs. 19:9-11,14-21,31-35,36; Ps. 48(47):2-4,10-11; Mt. 7:6,12-14 (Ps Wk IV) We like to cheer for the underdog — the one who wins against overwhelming odds. Israel was often in that position. The king of Assyria, a great ancient superpower, was…
Ss John Fisher, bishop & Thomas More, martyrs12th Week in Ordinary Time : Monday 22nd June 20202 Kgs. 17:5-8,13-15,18; Ps. 60(59):3,4-5, 12-13; Mt. 7:1-5 (Ps Wk IV) The first reading of today describes how the nation of Israel was invaded by the government of Assyria as punishment by God for failing to keep the commandments. The Israelites…
Lord, Bless us with all the faith, hope and love which we need to look beyond life’s challenges12th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) : 21st June 2020Jer. 20:10-13; Ps. 69(68):8-10,14,17,33-35; Rom. 5:12-15; Mt. 10:26-33 (Ps Wk IV) There are moments in life when we are entirely helpless, and there is nothing to restore hope in us.…
The Immculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin MaryFeast of Immaculate Heart of Mary : Saturday 20th June 2020Is. 61:9-11; (R. Ps.) 1 Sam. 2:1,4-5,6-7,8; Lk. 2:41-51 (Ps Wk III) Israel fell into idolatry and infidelity many times in its history. But that is the way with all human beings! The story of Israel is the story…
Final Day 9 of the 9 Days Novena to the Sacred Heart, leading to Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Friday 19th June 2020SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS : Friday 19th June 2020Deut. 7:6-11; Ps. 103(102):1-2,3-4,6-7,8,10; 1 Jn. 4:7-16; Mt. 11;25-30 (Psalter proper) The Concise Oxford Dictionary defines imagination as…
Day 8 of 9 Days Novena to the Sacred Heart, leading to Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Friday 19th June 202011th Week in Ordinary Time : Thursday 18th June 2020Sir. 48:1-14; Ps. 97(96):1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7; Mt. 6:7-15 (Ps Wk III) The Book of Ecclesiasticus (or Sirach) describes the many God-like qualities of…
Day 7 of 9 Days Novena to the Sacred Heart, leading to Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Friday 19th June 202011th Week in Ordinary Time : Wednesday 17th June 20202 Kgs. 2:1,6-14; Pa. 31(30):20,21,24; Mt. 6:1-6,16-18 (Ps Wk III) Have you ever had a mentor in life? Elisha travelled with the prophet…
Day 6 of 9 Days Novena to the Sacred Heart, leading to Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Friday 19th June 202011th Week in Ordinary Time : Tuesday 16th June 20201 Kgs. 21:17-29; Ps. 51(50)3-4,5-6,11,16; Mt. 5:43-48 (Ps Wk III) King Ahab and his wife Jezebel had stolen a vineyard belonging to Naboth…
Day 5 of 9 Days Novena to the Sacred Heart, leading to Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Friday 19th June 202011th Week in Ordinary Time : Monday 15th June 20201 Kgs. 21:1-16; Ps. 6(5):2-3,5-6,7 Mt.5:38-42 (Ps Wk III) In the Gospel, we see how Jesus abrogates the law of retaliation (an eye for…