ST AGATHA, Virgin & Martyr, pray for us4th Week in Ordinary Time (II) : Thursday 5th February 20261 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12; (Rs Ps) 1 Chr 29:10-12; Mk 6:7-13 (Ps Wk IV) Though the word ‘authority’ often suggests coercive power and suppression of individual freedom, its origin from the Latin ‘augere’ means ‘to grow.’ A person…
Lord Jesus, I believe in You, in Who You are4th Week in Ordinary Time (II) : Wednesday 4th February 20262 Sam 24:2, 9-17; Ps 31 (32):1-2, 5-7; Mk 6:1-6 (Ps Wk IV) We are surely familiar with the saying, “Familiarity breeds contempt.” Jesus experienced communal contempt first- hand when He returned to His home town,…
ST BLAISE, Bishop and ST ANSGAR, Bishop, & Martyrs, pray for us4th Week in Ordinary Time (II) : Tuesday 3rd February 20262 Sam 18:9-10, 14, 24-25, 30—19:3; Ps 85 (86):1-6; Mk 5:21-43 (Ps Wk IV) King David had many sons, and some died tragically. His favourite son was Absalom and it was David’s wish that…
THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD4th Week in Ordinary Time (II) : Monday 2nd February 2026Mal 3:1-4; Ps 23 (24):7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 (or 22-32) (Ps Prop) God’s coming is never unannounced. Malachi declares that, before the Day of the Lord, God will send His messenger to prepare the people. This messenger will purify their…
O God, may I be blessed in Your sight4th Week in Ordinary Time (II) : Sunday 1st February 2026Zeph 2:3, 3:12-13; Ps 145 (146):6-10; 1 Cor 1:26-31; Mt 5:1-12 (Ps Wk IV) In the English translations of the Bible, the use of the word “blessed” in the Beatitudes sounds better than when the word “happy”…
ST JOHN BOSCO, Priest, pray for us3rd Week in Ordinary Time (II) : Saturday 31st January 20262 Sam 12:1-7, 10-17; Ps 50 (51):12-17; Mk 4:35-41 (Ps Wk III) David has committed adultery with Bathsheba, and is complicit in her husband’s death. As a result, God’s judgement comes upon him. The prophet Nathan, who once brought…
God's mercy that can heal even our deepest failings if we turn back to Him with a contrite heart3rd Week in Ordinary Time (II) : Friday 30th January 20262 Sam 11:1-4, 5-10, 13-17; Ps 50 (51):3-7, 10-11; Mk 4:26-34 (Ps Wk III) Today’s readings present two starkly different pictures of human sinfulness and divine patience.…
Consider the present state of my life - is my life oriented towards God and the service of God’s people? 3rd Week in Ordinary Time (II) : Thursday 29th January 20262 Sam 7:18-19, 24-29; Ps 131 (132):1-5, 11-14; Mk 4:21-25 (Ps Wk III) In the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola, the retreatant is…
ST THOMAS AQUINAS, Priest & Doctor, pray for us3rd Week in Ordinary Time (II) : Wednesday 28th January 20262 Sam 7:4-17; Ps 88 (89):4-5, 27-30; Mk 4:1-20 (Ps Wk III) David wanted to build a house for God – a temple. Even though the prophet approved the project, God did not. God chided David a…
ST ANGELA MERICI, Virgin, pray for us3rd Week in Ordinary Time (II) : Tuesday 27th January 20262 Sam 6:12-15, 17-19; Ps 23 (24):7-10; Mk 3:31-35 (Ps Wk III) When King David brought the Ark of God into the City of David, Jerusalem, he danced before God with all his heart. Joy overflowed, reflecting his gratitude…