Witness Jesus’ way of life through our hospitality, kindness and generosity13th Week in Ordinary Time : Sunday 2nd July 20232 Kgs. 4:8-11,14-16; Ps. 88:2-3,16-19; Rom. 6:3-4,8-11; Mt. 10:37-42 (Ps. Wk. I) The Gospel reading reminds us of the “cost of Discipleship”. Jesus demands from His followers (us) a total and unconditional loyalty to Him. To…
Lord, may I always have faith and trust in You12th Week in Ordinary Time : Saturday 1st July 2023Gen. 18:1-15; (R. Ps.) Lk. 1:46-50,53-55; Mt. 8:5-17 (Ps. Wk. IV) Abraham had waited many years for the fulfilment of God’s promise – a son and many descendants. He and Sarah had almost given up. But the…
First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church, Pray for us12th Week in Ordinary Time : Friday 30th June 2023Gen. 17:1,9-10,15-22; Ps. 127:1-5; Mt. 8:1-4 (Ps. Wk. IV) God gave Abram a new name, Abraham, to signify their new relationship. Then God made a covenant with Abraham that he would be the ancestor of many nations.…
SS Peter & Paul, Apostles, Pray for usFeast of SS Peter & Paul, Apostles : Thursday 29th June 2023Acts 12:1-11; Ps. 33:2-3,4-5,6-7,8-9; 2 Tim. 4:6-8,17-18; Mt. 16:13-19 (Psalter proper) Peter and Paul were very different personalities. Both of these men had their faults and weaknesses; both made huge mistakes, but they were willing to change,…
St Irenaeus, bishop & martyr, Pray for us12th Week in Ordinary Time : Wednesday 28th June 2023Gen. 15:1-12,17-18; Ps. 104:1-4,6-9; Mt. 7:15-20 (Ps. Wk. IV) The ancient people took covenants and promises very seriously. There were long lists of the responsibilities of each party as well as the penalties – usually dreadful – for those…
St Cyril of Alexandria, bishop & doctor, Pray for us12th Week in Ordinary Time : Tuesday 27th June 2023Gen. 13:2,5-18; Ps. 14:2-5; Mt. 7:6,12-14 (Ps. Wk. IV) The phrase “casting pearls before swine” seems inspired by today’s Gospel text as Jesus advises His disciples to not waste what is valuable on those who do not…
Lord, help me to 'let go' and to committ all to You and trust in You.12th Week in Ordinary Time : Monday 26th June 2023Gen. 12:1-9; Ps. 32:12-13,18-20,22; Mt. 7:1-5 (Ps. Wk. IV) In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus told the disciples not to judge others. Those who condemn others are strongly warned in Mt.7:2. God…
Lord Jesus, help me not to be afraid and be faithful to you12th Week in Ordinary Time : Sunday 25th June 2023Jer. 20:10-13; Ps. 68:8-10,14,17,33-35; Rom. 5:12-15; Mt. 10:26-33 (Ps. Wk. IV) The prophet Jeremiah is known as the “weeping prophet”. In the first reading, Jeremiah is shown to be in a state of despair.…
St John the Baptist, pray for usNATIVITY OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST : Saturday 24th June 2023Is. 49:1-6; Ps. 138:1-3,13-14ab,14c-15; Acts 13:22-26; Lk. 1:57-66,80 (Psalter proper) Most parents think that their children are special, but the parents of John the Baptist knew that he was super-special. There was the fact of Elizabeth’s barrenness, then the…
Lord Jesus, let my heart always imitate Your humility and compassion11th Week in Ordinary Time : Friday 23rd June 20232 Cor. 11:18,21-30; Ps. 33:2-7; Mt. 6:19-23 (Ps. Wk. III) Today’s Scripture text is about treasures. Jesus contrasts the perishable earthly treasures and the imperishable heavenly treasures. Then he reflects on the relationship between one’s treasures…