God leads us in “the path of life”, the “fullness of joy” in His presence” and “happiness forever”10th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) : Wednesday 12th June 20241 Kgs. 18:20-39; Ps. 15:1-2, 4-5, 8, 11; Mt. 5:17-19 (Ps Wk II) At the outset of his prayer, the psalmist looks on God as someone Who can…
St. Barnabas, Apostle, pray for us10th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) : Tuesday 11th June 2024Acts 11:21-26; 13:1-3; Ps. 97:1-6; Mt. 10:7-13 (Psalter Proper) Today we celebrate the memorial of St Barnabas, a devout and good man. He was honoured as one of the Apostles although he was not one of the Twelve. Guided by…
It is the Lord who provides our needs and equips us at all times10th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) : Monday 10th June 20241 Kgs. 17:1-6; Ps. 120:1-8; Mt. 5:1-12 (Ps Wk II) Jesus’ preaching of what is known as the “Sermon on the Mount”, in a way presents a summary report of the ministry…
God simply extends an embrace to those who welcome Him10th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) : Sunday 9th June 2024Gen. 3:9-15; Ps. 129:1-8; 2 Cor. 4:13 — 5:1; Mk. 3:20-35 (Ps Wk II) “Anyone who does the Will of My Father, that person is My brother, sister and mother” (Mk 3:25). Without mincing words, this…
Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for usThe Immaculate Heart of the B.V. Mary : Saturday 8th June 2024Is. 61:9-11; (R.Ps.) 1 Sam. 2:1, 4-8 OR 2 Tim. 4:1-8; Ps. 71:8-9, 14-15, 16-17, 22 Lk. 2:41-51 (Psalter Proper) What do we keep in our hearts? On today’s Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin…
World Day of Prayer for the Sanctity of Priestly LifeSOLEMNITY OF THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS : Friday 7th June 2024Hos. 11:1, 3-4, 8-9; (R.Ps.) Is 12:2-6 Eph. 3:8-12, 14-19; Jn. 19:31-37 (Psalter Proper) “I am God, not man” and “I will not give rein to My fierce anger” points to God as a…
St Norbert, Bishop, pray for us9th Week in Ordinary Time (Year B) : Thursday 6th June 20242 Tim 2:8-15; Ps. 24:4-5, 8-10, 14; Mk. 12:28-34 (Ps Wk I) We should always remember ‘The Word of God is not chained’ . We should allow the Word to do its work. It kept Paul going through all…
St Boniface, Bishop & Martyr, pray for us9th Week in Ordinary Time (Year B) : Wednesday 5th June 20242 Tim 1:1-3, 6-12; Ps. 122:1-2; Mk. 12:18-27 (Ps Wk I) The Sadducees were a priestly and aristocratic party. They accepted only the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Torah, as authoritative while rejecting other writings…
Give back to God what truly belongs to God!9th Week in Ordinary Time (Year B) : Tuesday 4th June 20242 Pt. 3:11-15, 17-18; Ps. 89:2-4, 10, 14, 16; Mk. 12:13-17 (Ps Wk I) “This reply took them completely by surprise.” (Mk.12:17) The reaction of the Pharisees and Herodians to Jesus’ response is a point for…
Ss Charles Lwanga & Comps, Martyrs, pray for us9th Week in Ordinary Time (Year B) : Monday 3rd June 20242 Pt. 1:2-7; Ps. 90:1-2, 14-16; Mk. 12:1-12 (Ps Wk I) The graces and promises that God has given us are astounding, but often people are unaware of them. Peter tells us that we are called…