Gospel for the Day with Pointers

Reflect on the daily word of God

13th Week, Ordinary Time (Year A) : Sunday 2nd July, 2023

Jesus instructed the Twelve as follows: ‘No one who prefers father or mother to me is worthy of me. No one who prefers son or daughter to me is worthy of me. Anyone who does not take his cross and follow in my footsteps is Continue Reading

12th Week, Ordinary Time (Year A) : Saturday 1st July, 2023

When Jesus went into Capernaum a centurion came up and pleaded with him. ‘Sir,’ he said, ‘my servant is lying at home paralysed and in great pain.’ Jesus said to him, ‘I will come myself and cure him.’  The centurion replied, ‘Sir, I am not Continue Reading

12th Week, Ordinary Time (Year A) : Friday 30th June, 2023

After Jesus had come down from the mountain large crowds followed him. A man with a virulent skin-disease came up and bowed low in front of him, saying, ‘Lord, if you are willing, you can cleanse me.’ Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him Continue Reading

Feast of Sts Peter and Paul: Thursday 29th June, 2023

When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi he put this question to his disciples, ‘Who do people say the Son of man is?’ And they said, ‘Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ ‘But Continue Reading

12th Week, Ordinary Time (Year A) : Wednesday 28th June, 2023

Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Beware of false prophets who come to you disguised as sheep but underneath are ravenous wolves. You will be able to tell them by their fruits. Can people pick grapes from thorns, or figs from thistles? ‘In the same way, Continue Reading

12th Week, Ordinary Time (Year A) : Tuesday 27th June, 2023

Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Do not give dogs what is holy; and do not throw your pearls in front of pigs, or they may trample them and then turn on you and tear you to pieces. ‘So always treat others as you would like Continue Reading