Tag Archive for ‘Genesis’
Tuesday 25 December
Christmas Day Mass During the Day Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 97 (98):1-6; Hebrews 1:1-6; John 1:1-18 Inserted in God’s cosmic story Jesus is not only a new-born human baby. The prologue (John 1:1-18) inserts him into God’s never ending, interconnected cosmic story in ways that recall both biblical and ancient cosmologies. ‘In the beginning’ evokes the […]
Saturday 8 December
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Genesis 3:9-15, 20; Psalm 97 (98):1-4; Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12; Luke 1:26-38 God’s surprising activity Place this scene in its cosmic setting by imagining God and the Spirit suspended and waiting for Mary’s free response. She who has ‘found favour with God’ is not in Jerusalem […]
Sunday 10 June
TENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME Genesis 3:9-15, Psalm 129, 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1, Mark 3, 20-35 The politics of fear In many of the gospel readings this last week we see Jesus criticised by fear-filled people. With two thousand years of hindsight, we have 20/20 vision. But how do we react today when someone offers spiritual […]
Friday 8 December
the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady Genesis 3:9-15, 20; Psalm 98; Ephesians1:3-6,11-12; Luke1:26-38 Highly favoured Today we call to mind that Mary, the highly favoured one, was conceived without the stain of original sin. She was a pure vessel who bore the Saviour. In this time of Advent, it is good to remember that Mary […]
Saturday 15 July
ST. BONAVENTURE Genesis 49:29–33;50:15–26; Psalm 105; Matthew 10:24–33 Do not be afraid In the midst of the hardships of mission, God’s protection surrounds each disciple. The persecutions described do affect many today but may seem remote from our situation today. We may need to ask ourselves, if we have never experienced discomfort and hardship, are […]
Thursday 6 July
Genesis 22:1–19; Psalm 115; Matthew 9:1–8 Bringing people to wellbeing The man who is paralyzed is carried by people to Jesus who sees their faith. Without these caring people whose faith is expressed in action, this man could not approach Jesus. Faith communities are called to bring others to wellness. The man’s healing is holistic. […]
The Wisdom of Genesis
The beauty of the Bible, that even today it covers the events and temptations of everyday life
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