St John Chrysostom, Bishop and doctor, pray for us23rd Week in Ordinary Time : Wednesday 13th September 2023Col. 3:1-11; Ps. 144:2-3,10-13; Lk. 6:20-26 (Ps. Wk. III) The reading from Colossians and the Beatitudes puts them in a different perspective. The Beatitudes are really about choices, not about circumstances. In Colossians, Paul says everyone can choose…
Mary Mother of God, pray for usThe Most Holy Name of Mary : Tuesday 12th September 2023Col. 2:6-15; Ps. 144:1-2,8-11; Lk. 6:12-19 (Ps. Wk. III) The writer of the letter to the Colossians was encouraging them to stand firm in the faith they had been taught. Other teachers had confused the people, so the writer…
Lord, lead me to surrender all to you23rd Week in Ordinary Time : Monday 11th September 2023Ez. 33:7-9; Ps. 94:1-2,6-9; Rom. 13:8-10; Mt. 18:15-20 (Ps.Wk. III) The man with the withered right-hand paints a poignant figure. Surprised by being called out of the blue by the Lord? Perhaps confused in the beginning? And yet he…
Lord, help me to care for my sisters and brothers in the community23rd Week in Ordinary Time : Sunday 10th September 2023Ez. 33:7-9; Ps. 94:1-2,6-9; Rom. 13:8-10; Mt. 18:15-20 (Ps.Wk. III) Jesus’ message today is to care for our brothers and sisters in the community, especially when things go wrong. Give advice, encouragement, and support;…
St Peter Claver, priest, pray for us22nd Week in Ordinary Time : Saturday 9th September 2023Col. 1:21-23; Ps. 53:3-4,6,8; Lk. 6:1-5 (Ps. Wk. II) The Pharisees, a group of zealot Jews, crafted distinct and elaborate religious laws and regulations. They believed that rigid observances were required to maintain a righteous and honest relationship with God…
Mother Mary, pray for usTHE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY : Friday 8th September 2023Mic. 5:1-4a or Rom. 8:28-30; Ps. 12:6-7; Mt. 1:1-16,18-23 (or 18-23) (Ps. Wk. II) The place, ‘Ephrathah’ mentioned by prophet Micah, is connected to the future king of Israel “whose origin goes back to the distant past, to the days…
Lord, give me Your constant guidance and strength22nd Week in Ordinary Time : Thursday 7th September 2023Col. 1:9-14; Ps. 97:2-6; Lk. 5:1-11 (Ps Wk. II) We pray for many things, such as health, success, and relationships. The prayer of Colossians for Christians is the one prayer that should be in our hearts. It takes care…
Make the decision - to be with God first – before being with others,etc22nd Week in Ordinary Time : Wednesday 6th September 2023Col. 1:1-8; Ps. 51:10-11; Lk. 4:38-44 (Ps. Wk. II) “When daylight came, He left the house and made His way to a lonely place” (v 42). Jesus had healed Simon’s mother-in-law of a…
Be aware of God's Presence - spend time in solitude with God, listen to what God is telling us22nd Week in Ordinary Time : Tuesday 5th September 20231 Thess. 5:1-6,9-11; Ps. 26:1,4,13-14; Lk. 4:31-37 (Ps. Wk. II) Paul encouraged the Church at Thessalonica to remember that the Lord would return quite unexpectedly – like a…
jesus reaches out to those who seek His help22nd Week in Ordinary Time : Monday 4th September 20231 Thess. 4:13:18; Ps. 95:1,3-5,11-13; Lk. 4:16-30 (Ps. Wk. II) Today’s Gospel text reflects one of the greatest ironies in Jesus’ public ministry. Returning to his home village’s synagogue, Jesus read from Isaiah 61:1 and announced to all…