Tag Archive for ‘death’
Tuesday 27 March
Isaiah 49:1-6; Psalm 71:1-6, 15, 17; John 13:21-23,36-38 My cause was with the Lord After Judas had taken the bread, Satan entered him. Jesus then said, ‘What you are going to do, do quickly.’ Judas departs into the night to betray him. Jesus’ troubled spirit becomes consoled. ‘Now has the Son of Man been glorified, […]
Monday 19 March
ST JOSEPH, HUSBAND OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY – PATRON OF DUNEDIN DIOCESE 2 Samuel 7:4-5, 12-14, 16; Psalm 89:2-5, 27, 29; Romans 4:13, 16-18, 22; Matthew 1:16, 18, 21, 24 You must name him Jesus A spiritual image of St Joseph is glimpsed in the just man of Psalm 1. He delights in the […]
Death and Resurrection
This is an abridged version of the Pope’s homily, in November 2017, for the repose of Cardinals and Bishops who had died in the past year. It provides good material for reflection during Lent and Eastertide. Today’s celebration once more sets before us the reality of death. It renews our sorrow for the loss of […]
Friday 9 February
1 Kings 11:29-32, 12:19; Psalm 81; Mark 7:31-37 The divided made whole Because Solomon strayed from God’s way, because Solomon was deaf to God’s words and his tongue dumb to God’s commands, God’s judgement comes to pass; with Solomon’s death, Israel is divided. Ten tribes of Israel are given to Jeroboam; the remnant remained with […]
Saturday 25 November
1 Maccabees 6:1-13; Psalm 9; Luke 20:27-40 A place for you When I meet someone who doesn’t believe in life after death, it starts me thinking! I remember the promise of Jesus, “I have prepared a place for you.” And I think of a place where everyone is happy – perfectly! – and equal, and […]
Wednesday 22 November
St Cecilia 2 Maccabees 7:1, 20-31; Psalm 17; Luke 19:11-28 A mother’s example There’s grim reading in the extract today from 2 Maccabees. A mother and seven sons are put to death for not reneging on their Jewish faith. The mother is a tower of strength, encouraging each son to stand firm. She reminds each […]
Tuesday 29 August
The Passion of John the Baptist Jeremiah 1:17-19; Psalm 71; Mark 6:17-29 I am with you Many emotions collide in the scenes leading to the death of John the Baptist: the pride of Herod; the expectations of his guests; the jealousy and hatred of Herodias; the cold indifference of her daughter; the unquestioning obedience of […]
Monday 10 July
Genesis 28:10–22; Psalm 91; Matthew 9:18–26 Similarities with Jesus In these two stories, the healing power of Jesus and the faith of those who seek healing are central. Similarities exist between Jesus and these two women which turn our attention to his passion. Like the woman with haemorrhage, he bleeds, suffers, does not cry out […]
Monday 19 June
Eleventh Week Ordinary Time 2 Corinthians 6:1-10; Psalm 98; Matthew 5:38-42 In Christ When Christ gave himself over to the Cross, God basically said to the world ‘do your worst to me,’ and the world did. However, through the resurrection we see God triumphing over sin and death. In the Gospel today Jesus invites the […]
Sunday 16 April
Easter Sunday Acts 10:34, 37-43; Psalm 118; Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6-8; John 20:1-9 Giving witness to the resurrection St Peter preached powerfully and well until his death in Rome. He had been among those who ate and drank with the risen Lord, and his life was given over to the Good News of […]
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