Lord, grant us the grace to be awake always34th Week in Ordinary Time : Saturday 2nd December 2023Dan. 7:15-27; (R. Ps.) Dan. 3:82,83,84,85,86,87; Lk. 21:34-36 (Ps. Wk. III) In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus asks us to be alert because the day of the Lord will arrive unexpectedly. Most will be taken by surprise! As disciples…
Lord, open my eyes to Your presence34th Week in Ordinary Time : Friday 1st December 2023Dan. 7:2-14; (R. Ps.) Dan. 3:75,76,77,78, 79,80,81; Lk. 21;29-33 (Ps. Wk. III) Sometimes, the evil and negativity in our world seem overwhelming and unstoppable. Many feel helpless in the face of so much darkness. But Daniel’s vision tells another story…
St Andrew, Apostle, pray for usFeast of St Andrew, Apostle : Thursday 30th November 2023Rom. 10:9-18; Ps. 18:2-3,4-5; Mt. 4:18-22 (Ps. Wk. II) Paul was always living in expectation of the imminent return of Jesus and the final judgment. He was concerned that everyone on earth must hear the good news of Jesus. Anyone calling…
The power of God’s is stronger than those who persecute them34th Week in Ordinary Time : Wednesday 29th November 2023Dan. 5:1-6,13-14,16-17,23-28; (R.Ps.) Dan. 3:62,63,64,65,66,67; Lk. 21:12-19 (Ps. Wk. II) The apocalyptic literature from which our readings are drawn at the end of the Church’s year – whether from the Hebrew Scriptures or the New Testament…
The Kingdom of God is within us, and our citizenship is in heaven34th Week in Ordinary Time : Tuesday 28th November 2023Dan. 2:31-45; (R. Ps.) Dan. 3:57,58,59, 60,61; Lk 21:5-11 (Ps. Wk. II) The dream that Daniel interpreted for Nebuchadnezzar was fearsome. Using symbols, it described all of the pagan kingdoms and empires. The images…
To God be the glory and praise for ever and ever!34th Week in Ordinary Time : Monday 27th November 2023Dan. 1:1-6,8-20; (R. Ps) Dan. 3:52a,53,54,55,56; Lk. 21:1-4 (Ps. Wk. II) The Jerusalem temple tax was obligated to all Jews regardless of their social wealth and status. The Gospel reading of today introduces the origin of…
Jesus, our Lord and King, we worship and adore YouOUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE : Sunday 26th November 2023Ez. 34;11-12,15-17; Ps. 22:1-3a,3b-4,5,6; 1 Cor. 15:20-26,28; Mt. 25:31-46 (Ps. Wk. II) Today, we celebrate with the whole universal Church the Kingship of Jesus. Unlike the earthly king, Jesus’ Kingdom is inclusive, embracing all.…
St Catharine of Alexandria, virgin & martyr, pray for us33rd Week in Ordinary Time : Saturday 25th November 20231 Mac. 6:1-13; Ps. 9:2-3,4 and 6,16 and 19; Lk. 20:27-40 (Ps. Wk. I) The account in the Book of Maccabees gives the impression that Antiochus died only after he had heard that the Temple in Jerusalem…
Ss Andrew Dung-Lac, priest & Comps, martyrs, pray for us33rd Week in Ordinary Time : Friday 24th November 20231 Mac. 4:36-37,52-59; (R. Ps.) 1 Chr. 29:10, 11-12; Lk. 19:45-48 (Ps. Wk. I) The Israelites had been at war for a long time. They realised that they had abandoned the Lord’s ways when they had accepted…
St Clement I, pope & martyr, pray for us33rd Week in Ordinary Time : Thursday 23rd November 20231 Mac 2:15-29; Ps. 49:1-2,5-6,14-15; Lk. 19:41-44 (Ps. Wk. I) Jesus approached the city of Jerusalem, riding on an ass. What met Him was a rousing, spontaneous, royal welcome by many people waving palm branches and shouting praise,…