Tag Archive for ‘faith’
Monday 7 May
Acts 16:11-15; Psalm 149; John 15:26-16:4 You will be witnesses Jesus warns his disciples that troubles will come when they go out to witness. But he also reassures them that the Holy Spirit will come to them – the Spirit of truth. It’s easy to agree to anything when it’s in the distance but harder […]
Friday 4 May
Acts 15:22-31; Psalm 57; John 15:12-17 Decided by the Holy Spirit As the newly-formed Christian church spread around the known world, it was faced with challenges of inculturation – as it is still today. Preachers and evangelisers need to know what is ‘core faith’ and what is cultural or social tradition. What local traditions can […]
Tuesday 24 April
Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87; John 10:22-30 Trust Jesus is telling us that he will look after us. “My sheep hear my voice… No one will snatch them out of my hand.” This means that if we trust God, then he will protect and care for us always. It can be a big leap of faith […]
Friday 20 April
Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117; John 6:52-59 Faith The Jews are puzzled saying, “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” To them it is blasphemy. One can understand how they felt – “Eat my body, drink my blood.” What does it mean to them? Sometimes are we puzzled by the daily readings? What […]
Thursday 19 April
Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66; John 6:44-51 A promise Jesus reinforces that he is the living bread from heaven with the promise of eternal life for those who believe. Why would one refuse to believe? Is it because what the world offers is more tempting than what Jesus offers? A bit of a risk? Once again, […]
Monday 16 April
Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119; John 6:22-29 Spread the good news They ask “What can we do to accomplish the works of God?” Should we ask the same question of ourselves? Encourage someone who has left the faith to return or someone who has shown interest. Support our religious in their work. Pray for those serving […]
Sunday 8 April
Second Sunday of Easter Acts 4:32-35; 1 John 5:1-6; Ps 118; John 20:19-31 Have faith Like others, Thomas would not believe what they were telling him about Jesus. He wanted proof – a most tangible proof. Jesus appears once again and no longer is Thomas a doubter; “My Lord and my God!” We have been […]
Sunday 25 February
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT Genesis 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18; Psalm 116; Romans 8:31-34; Mark 9:2-10 Faith must grow The disciples, Peter, James and John, were privileged to witness Jesus transfigured in glory, but how easy it is for us to become bedazzled by the wondrous. That is why Jesus warns Peter, James and John not to […]
Sunday 7 January
The Epiphany of the Lord Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72; Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12 Epiphany – the manifestation of Christ The Magi were gentiles, but they followed the star with simple faith and were filled with delight. Finding the child with his mother Mary and falling on their knees, they offered him gifts. I pray […]
Wednesday 20 December
Isaiah 7:10-14; Psalm 24; Luke1:26-38 Saying ‘yes’ In today’s Gospel we are taken back to the meeting that led to the Christmas event. Mary meets the angel who announces to her that she is to bear the Saviour. For Mary, it must have been a confusing yet faith-filled experience. She questioned the angel as to […]
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