Saints Philip and James, Apostles, pray for usFifth Week of Easter : Friday, 3rd May 20241 Cor. 15:1-8; Ps. 18:2-5; Jn. 14:6-14 (Ps Wk I) We are constantly bombarded with many versions of the truth. It is easy to be knocked off course and wander off in the wrong direction. St Paul called the Corinthian…
St Athanasius, Bishop & Doctor, pray for usFifth Week of Easter : Thursday, 2nd May 2024Acts 15:7-21; Ps. 95:1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11 (Ps Wk I) In our theology on the Trinity, we believe that the Father loves so much that the love generates itself as the Son; and, following on that, the love between the…
St Joseph, the worker, please pray for us, workersSt Joseph the Worker : Wednesday, 1st May 2024Acts 15:1-6; Ps. 121:1-5; Jn 15:1-8 (Ps Wk I) St Joseph the Worker is an honour accorded to the husband of Mary and guardian of Jesus by Pius XII in 1955. As a worker, his work was his dignity.…
Jesus, Prince of Peace, will never abandon usFifth Week of Easter : Tuesday, 30th April 2024Acts 14:19-28; Ps. 114:10-13,21; Jn. 14:27-31 (Ps. Wk. I) Paul and Barnabas survived the stoning episode. And they even managed to win over hearts to join them and be part of the Early Church community. The work of Paul and…
St Catherine of Siena, Virgin & Doctor, pray for usFifth Week of Easter : Monday, 29th April 2024Acts. 14:5-18; Ps. 113:1-4,15-16; Jn. 14:21-26 (Ps. Wk. I) “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word, and My Father will love him, and We shall come to him and make Our home with him.” These words…
Lord, help us simply to love one anotherFifth Week of Easter : Sunday, 28th April 2024Acts. 9:26-31; Ps. 21:26-28,30-32; 1 Jn. 3:18-24; Jn. 15:1-8 (Ps. Wk. I) The image of the vine and branches illustrates the relationship of love which binds the Father, Son and disciples, and the disciples themselves. The vine is the symbol…
Lord, help us to live, so that people will see the image of God in usFourth Week of Easter : Saturday, 27th April 2024Acts. 13:44-52; Ps. 97:1-4; Jn. 14:7-14 (Ps. Wk. IV) The statement made by Philip in today’s Gospel still resonates among us today. There are many in this world, faithful and unbelievers alike…
Lord, make me know Your ways, teach me Your paths, lead me in Your truthFourth Week of Easter : Friday, 26th April 2024Acts 13:26-33; Ps. 2:6-11; Jn. 14:1-6 (Ps. Wk. IV) We live in a world that oscillates between certainty and uncertainty, and this often heightens the hunger for spiritual belonging, and the desire for…
ST MARK, EVANGELIST, pray for usST MARK, EVANGELIST : Thursday, 25th April 20241 Pt. 5:5-14; Ps. 88:2-3,6-7,16-17; Mk. 16:15-20 (Ps. Wk. IV) Evil always looks for a weak point in attacking an individual or a community. Often that weak point is arrogance, pride, and discord. Peter advises his flock to humble themselves, be disciplined, and…
St Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest & Martyr, pray for usFourth Week of Easter : Wednesday, 24th April 2024Acts 12:24—13:5; Ps. 66:2-3,5-6,8; Jn. 12:44-50 (Ps. Wk. IV) The spread of the Word of God continues and gains followers. At Antioch, the life and mission of the community is coordinated with roles and structures. It is clear…