Tag Archive for ‘good’
Thursday 7 January
1 John 4:19-5:4; Ps 72; Luke 4:14-22 The power of the Spirit We are consecrated as Jesus was, ‘to bring the good news to the poor … to proclaim the Lord’s year of favour,’ We are ‘begotten by God’ and anointed with the power of the Spirit to ‘proclaim liberty to captives … and … […]
Sunday 3 January
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD Isaiah 60:1-6; Ps 72; Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12 Gifts for a King Today we celebrate God’s gift of his Son to the gentile nations, represented at the crib by the wise men. The wise men brought gold, myrrh and frankincense. What gift shall I give back to God today? […]
Friday 18th December
Jer 23:5-8 two big historical events defined Israel, captivity in Egypt and deportation to Babylon. From Babylon Jeremiah writes of the great gift Judaism is to the world. They showed the world that all life is good and bad, but things will always get better in the big plan of God. Mt 1: 18-24 at […]
Tuesday 15th December
Zeph 3:1-2,9-13 contrasts are made between the proud who hear little and are troubled much and the poor that hear God and are rewarded abundantly. Mt 21: 28-32 yet another more dramatic contrast between those who are true to themselves and those who are false so they look good.
Friday 4th December
Is 29:17-24 bad things are listed as badmouthing others, tripping up arbitrators and ruining the upright. But these days, these things are exposed for what they really are. Money, status and control do not have the power they had. But trust in providence provides all that I need. Mt 9:27-31 having sight to see my […]
Monday 30 November
St Andrew, Apostle Ps 19 1-4; Rom 10:9-18; Mt 4:18-22 The first of the apostles Jesus calls Peter and Andrew to join him in his mission. He chose men with few pretensions to be his apostles. These men had Jesus as their role model on the spot. As Jesus said to Thomas – “Blessed are […]
Wednesday 18 November
Ps 17; 2Maccabees 7:1,20-31 Luke 19:11-28 Use your talents wisely The nobleman gave each of his servants ten coins to use wisely while he was away. On return he asked each to give an account of what they had done with their money. Those who had made a profit were rewarded but those who gained […]
Saturday 7 November
Ps 145; Romans 16:3-9,16,22-27; Luke 16:9-15 Generosity Jesus advises the disciples to follow the example of the steward who used his master’s money to safeguard his future. Do we often have to make a choice between serving God through generosity and charitable acts or do we ignore God’s wishes to concentrate on feathering our nests? […]
Generosity
The quality of being generous – a readiness to give more of something than is strictly necessary or expected. Oxforddictionaries.com This is a modern-day reflection on the generous widow at the temple in Luke’s gospel. As a sensible kiwi girl I have tried to find a balance between irresponsible giving on the one hand and […]
Saturday 12 September
Holy Name of Mary 1 Timothy 1:15-17; Ps.113; Luke 6:43-49 The good treasure of the heart Pray with your hand upon your heart allowing your heartbeat to quiet you and create a prayerful stillness. Let go of any worries and enter into the stillness where heart speaks to heart. Listen for Jesus speaking to you. […]
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