Jesus, you are my Lord and Saviour5th WEEK OF LENT (A) : Saturday, 28th March 2026Ez 37:21-28; (Rs Ps) Jer 31:10-13; Jn 11:45-56 (Ps Wk I) God promised national restoration for the Israelites after their long exile. God would gather the people and make them one nation living together in one land with a descendant…
When we are weak, God stands beside us, giving us strength5th WEEK OF LENT (A) : Friday, 27th March 2026Jer 20:10-13; Ps 17 (18):2-7; Jn 10:31-42 (Ps Wk I) In today’s reading, both Jeremiah and Jesus face hostility. Jeremiah hears whispers, threats and plots against him. Jesus is surrounded by those who misunderstand Him, and…
JESUS IS GOD and HE SAVES!5th WEEK OF LENT (A) : Thursday, 26th March 2026Gen 17:3-9; Ps 104 (105):4-9; Jn 8:51-59 (Ps Wk I) The reading today from Genesis is an opportunity for us to recall the sacred covenant made between God and Abram. Under this covenant, Abram would receive a new name (Abraham), and…
May our life too reflect the will of God, as we say “Here I am Lord, I come to do your will.”ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD : Wednesday, 25th March 2026Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps 39 (40):7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 (Ps Prop) Ahaz was an evil and unfaithful king, but despite his failures, he received a…
Fix your gaze on Christ crucified and risen, particularly in moments of doubt, suffering, or confusion5th WEEK OF LENT (A) : Tuesday, 24th March 2026Num 21:4-9; Ps 101 (102):2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 (Ps Wk I) The journey of the Israelites in the desert and the words of Jesus in John’s Gospel reveal a shared struggle…
The Spirit of life already lives in us (cf Rom 8:11)5th WEEK OF LENT (A) : Monday, 23rd March 2026Dan 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62; Ps 22 (23) Jn 8:1-11 (Ps Wk I) Those who wrote the Book of Deuteronomy were fierce in their condemnation of idols and worshipping other gods. The God of Israel demanded…
The Spirit of life already lives in us (cf Rom 8:11)5th WEEK OF LENT (A) : Sunday, 22nd March 2026Ez 37:12-14; Ps 129 (130); Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 (Ps Wk I) The readings today describe death and life. Ezekiel is writing to the Israelites suffering exile in Babylon. Disobedience and worship of idols have resulted…
Who is Jesus to you?4th WEEK OF LENT (A) : Saturday 21st March 2026Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9-12; Jn 7:40-52 (Ps Wk IV) We are drawing closer to Holy Week. The readings have taken on an ominous tone. Our first reading comes from the prophet Jeremiah, a prophet like Jesus, who was like a trusting…
Is Jesus my Lord and my God? Do I follow Him even when it is difficult?4th WEEK OF LENT (A) : Friday 20th March 2026Wis 2:1, 12-22; Ps 33 (34):16, 18, 19-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 (Ps Wk IV) The passage from Wisdom is referring to the way in which the ungodly think. They…
St Joseph, pray for usST JOSEPH, Husband of BVM : Thursday 19th March 20262 Sam 7:4-5, 12-14, 16; Ps 88 (89):2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13,16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24 (Ps Prop) Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of St Joseph — son of David, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and earthly father of Jesus…