Lord, grant us the spirit of true discipleship to be witnesses of Your love to all7th Week in Ordinary Time (Year B) : Thursday 23rd May 2024Jm. 5:1-6; Ps. 48:14-20; Mk. 9:41-50 (Ps. Wk. III) In Jesus’ address to His disciples, while recognition is assured because of humble service, He forewarned them of scandalous intent…
St Rita of Cascia, Religious, pray for us7th Week in Ordinary Time (Year B) : Wednesday 22nd May 2024Jm. 4:13-17; Ps. 48:2-3, 6-11; Mk. 9:38-40 (Ps Wk III) St James says today, “We are no more than a mist that is here for a little while and then disappears.” (James 4:14) Therefore, due to our…
St. Christopher Magallanes, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs, pray for us7th Week in Ordinary Time (Year B) : Tuesday 21st May 2024Jm. 4:1-10; Ps. 54:7-11, 23; Mk. 9:30-37 (Ps Wk III) Jesus’ Passion prediction for the second time still baffles the disciples with dubiousness over the meaning of His words. Being told that ‘He would be…
Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us7th Week in Ordinary Time (Year B) : Monday 20th May 2024Gen 3:9-15, 20 or Acts 1:12-14; Ps. 86 (87):1-3, 5-7; Jn. 19:25-34 (Ps Wk III) Jesus’ commissioning a woman and a disciple to be filial to one another at the crucifixion is too excruciating to be refuted.…
Lord, grant me the grace and strength to follow you faithfullyPENTECOST SUNDAY (B) : 19th May 2024Acts 2:1-11; Ps. 103:1, 24, 29-31, 34; Gal. 5:16-25; Jn. 15:26-27, 16:12-15 (Psalter Proper) The mighty rushing sound filled the room and the minds and hearts of those present. It took away their fear, gave them incredible courage and,…
Lord, grant me the grace and strength to follow you faithfullySeventh Week of Easter : Saturday, 18th May 2024Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps. 10:4, 5, 7; Jn. 21:20-25 (Ps Wk III) Paul arrived in Rome after a gruelling sea journey. Though guarded by a soldier, he had his own rented lodging. Paul seemed to be more…
Lord, give us the grace to love generously and guide us in doing the Will of the FatherSeventh Week of Easter : Friday, 17th May 2024Acts 25:13-21; Ps. 102:1-2, 11-12, 19-20; Jn. 21:15-19 (Ps Wk III) The addendum to the Gospel of John is extremely familiar to us. For some, it is Christ’s way of…
Lord, shape our hearts to be calm and responsive as Your Heart to the harsh challenges of daily lifeSeventh Week of Easter : Thursday, 16th May 2024Acts 22:30, 23:6-11; Ps. 15:1-2, 5, 7-11; Jn. 17:20-26 (Ps Wk III) To witness Christ’s Resurrection in the face of unruly people is enervating. It certainly invites us to…
Lord, be our guide and light to choose the better path of serving YouSeventh Week of Easter : Wednesday, 15th May 2024Acts 20:28-38; Ps. 67:29-30, 33-36; Jn. 17:11-19 (Ps Wk III) “I have watched over them and not one is lost except the one who chose to be lost,” (Jn 17:12) This prayer of Jesus…
ST MATTHIAS, APOSTLE, pray for usSeventh Week of Easter : Tuesday, 14th May 2024Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Ps. 112:1-8; Jn. 15:9-17 (Ps Wk III) The disciples wanted to fill the position left vacant by Judas. They cast lots – just as the soldiers had cast lots for Jesus’ cloak – to choose between Barsabbas and Matthias.…