Tag Archive for ‘faith’
Tuesday 14 April
Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93; John 3:7-15 One heart and one mind Today’s first reading reminds us that our faith is communal. The community were united and shared all things. It sounds great, the preaching is powerful, all needs are met. Our faith is not just about me and God, it is about how that is […]
Faith and Belief – the Difference
One of the great religious figures in Christchurch for many years in the latter part of the last century was the late Fr Cecil Dennehy, CSSR. Fr Ces was beloved by all who knew him. He was a man of 60 years pastoral experience, giving missions and retreats on both sides of the Tasman. From […]
Sunday 29th March
Palm Sunday Mark 11:1-10, Isaiah 50:4-7, Ps. 22, Philippians 2:6-11, Mark 14:1-15:47 Am I transformed by knowing Jesus? We take blessed palms into our homes but how much does the passion of Christ really impact me? What does it mean anyway? Am I passionate about my faith and responsive to God’s love within me by […]
Thursday 26th March
Genesis 17:3-9, Ps. 105, John 8:51-59 Lent is a time to ponder like Mary Jesus the eternal “I Am” invites us to ponder the glory of God every day. As we pray the same Psalms Jesus prayed we are encouraged to reflect on God’s goodness, provision and covenantal promise in our lives and throughout history. […]
Tuesday 3 February
Hebrews 12:1-4; Psalm: 22; Mark 5:21-43 Example of Christ Our focus must be firmly on Christ who brings our faith to its perfection. In moments of doubt and weakness we are to take courage, remembering the example of Christ. He was innocent but endured the cross showing us how we must stand defiant against all […]
Saturday 24 January
St Francis de Sales, B.D. Hebrews 9:2-3. 11-14, Ps.85, Mark 3:20-21 Alone? If you’ve ever felt alone in your faith walk; if you’ve ever felt that your Christian commitment has created division or antagonism, even among close family, then you’re in good company. Jesus has been there! His extended family thought he had gone mad; […]
Sunday 28 December
THE HOLY FAMILY Sirach 3:2-6,12-14, Psalm 128, Col. 3:12-21, Luke 2:22-40. Jesus’ family. God’s love for his Son drove him to find the very best human environment for Jesus Christ. The world was ‘his oyster.’ A palace with nannies, a sheikdom with wealth, an eastern kingdom with attentive amahs? No, He selected Mary, a young […]
Saturday 27 December
SAINT JOHN, EVANGELIST 1 John 1:1-4, Psalm 97, John 20:2-8 Faith Well this requires a leap in the mindset. Two days ago we celebrated a new baby in Bethlehem, today we read of His resurrection from lying dead in the tomb. The tie is faith. Faith that Jesus Christ was both Son of God and […]
Sunday 30 November
First Sunday of Advent Isaiah 63:16-17, 64:1,3-8; Ps 80; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:33-37 Light from light How often do we, in the quiet of our hearts, wish we were privileged to wait with Jesus in Gethsemane? We are sure we would have stayed awake, praying for him. Yet, many of us fall asleep on […]
Friday 28 November
Apocalypse 20:1-4, 11-21:2; Psalm 84; Luke 21: 29-31 Get ready Am I ready to meet God? Do I listen for his call each day and ask his will for me? Do I share my faith in God’s kingdom with people who do not yet believe, so they too will hear God’s voice and be ready […]
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