St Irenaeus, bishop & martyr, Pray for us12th Week in Ordinary Time : Wednesday 28th June 2023Gen. 15:1-12,17-18; Ps. 104:1-4,6-9; Mt. 7:15-20 (Ps. Wk. IV) The ancient people took covenants and promises very seriously. There were long lists of the responsibilities of each party as well as the penalties – usually dreadful – for those…
St Cyril of Alexandria, bishop & doctor, Pray for us12th Week in Ordinary Time : Tuesday 27th June 2023Gen. 13:2,5-18; Ps. 14:2-5; Mt. 7:6,12-14 (Ps. Wk. IV) The phrase “casting pearls before swine” seems inspired by today’s Gospel text as Jesus advises His disciples to not waste what is valuable on those who do not…
Lord, help me to 'let go' and to committ all to You and trust in You.12th Week in Ordinary Time : Monday 26th June 2023Gen. 12:1-9; Ps. 32:12-13,18-20,22; Mt. 7:1-5 (Ps. Wk. IV) In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus told the disciples not to judge others. Those who condemn others are strongly warned in Mt.7:2. God…
Lord Jesus, help me not to be afraid and be faithful to you12th Week in Ordinary Time : Sunday 25th June 2023Jer. 20:10-13; Ps. 68:8-10,14,17,33-35; Rom. 5:12-15; Mt. 10:26-33 (Ps. Wk. IV) The prophet Jeremiah is known as the “weeping prophet”. In the first reading, Jeremiah is shown to be in a state of despair.…
St John the Baptist, pray for usNATIVITY OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST : Saturday 24th June 2023Is. 49:1-6; Ps. 138:1-3,13-14ab,14c-15; Acts 13:22-26; Lk. 1:57-66,80 (Psalter proper) Most parents think that their children are special, but the parents of John the Baptist knew that he was super-special. There was the fact of Elizabeth’s barrenness, then the…
Lord Jesus, let my heart always imitate Your humility and compassion11th Week in Ordinary Time : Friday 23rd June 20232 Cor. 11:18,21-30; Ps. 33:2-7; Mt. 6:19-23 (Ps. Wk. III) Today’s Scripture text is about treasures. Jesus contrasts the perishable earthly treasures and the imperishable heavenly treasures. Then he reflects on the relationship between one’s treasures…
Ss John Fisher, bishop & martyr, Thomas More martyr; ... Pray for us11th Week in Ordinary Time : Thursday 22nd June 20232 Cor. 11:1-11; Ps. 110:1-4,7-8; Mt. 6:7-15 (Ps. Wk. III) In the first reading, Paul admonishes the Christians in Corinth for being overly impressed by human credentials. The Corinthians welcomed and followed individuals whose preaching…
St Aloysius Gonzaga, religious... Pray for us11th Week in Ordinary Time : Wednesday 21st June 20232 Cor. 9:6-11; Ps. 111:1-4,9; Mt. 6:1-6,16-18 (Ps. Wk. III) Scripture reveals that all created things belong to God and are gifts to us. We are merely God’s stewards on earth, called to live interdependently with all creation and totally…
St Romuald, abbot... Pray for us11th Week in Ordinary Time : Tuesday 20th June 20232 Cor. 8:1-9; Ps. 145:2:5-9; Mt. 5:43-48 (Ps. Wk. III) As Paul visited various Churches, he took up a collection for the Church in Jerusalem, which was experiencing economic hardship. This collection was to show solidarity and unity among the Churches…
St Romuald, abbot... Pray for us11th Week in Ordinary Time : Monday 19th June 20232 Cor. 6:1-10; Ps. 97:1-4; Mt. 5:38-42 (Ps. Wk. III) Working with Jesus Christ is the greatest honour we could receive – yet many turn away or give up when things get rough or difficult. Paul insists that the acceptable time…