Tag Archive for ‘grace’
Wednesday 25th March
The Annunciation of the Lord Isaiah 7:10-14, 8:10, Ps. 40, Hebrews 10:4-10, Luke 1:26-38 Listen again to grace whispering “do not be afraid” Mary was given a unique vocation as the mother of God. Amazingly, every human being is unique and called to serve the Lord in our own way. God is willing to be […]
Wednesday 18th March
St Cyril of Jerusalem Isaiah 49:8-15, Ps. 145, John 5:17-30 Jesus reveals the heart of the Father Isaiah gives perhaps the most tender prophecy in Scripture; “Does a mother forget her baby… even if these forget I will never forget you.” Jesus reveals the heart of the Father “who is the source of life” and […]
Tuesday 17th March
St Patrick 1Peter 4:7-11, Ps. 106, Luke 5:1-11 Each one of us has received a special grace Jesus only asked Peter to do something he understood; to go fishing. They were tired after an unsuccessful night, yet honoured Jesus by doing what seemed foolish. Like at Cana here too results are miraculous. Peter is overwhelmed […]
Friday 13th March
Hosea 14:2-10, Ps. 81, Mark 12:28-34 God desires that we bloom God could not make the Law simpler. Jesus encapsulates it in two sentences. But simplicity is not necessarily easy. God longs for us, healing our disloyalty, feeding us with finest wheat and honey, loving us with an intensity we barely comprehend. Grace falls like […]
Thursday 12th March
Jeremiah 7:23-28, Ps. 95, Luke 11:14-23 How is your Lent going? Hardening our hearts can happen slowly like plaque building in arteries or on teeth. Sin is like that too; crusting up our conscience making us unresponsive to the flow of grace. No-one likes drilling cavities but a regular dental check-up saves pain. How is […]
Wednesday 11th March
Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9, Ps. 147, Matthew 5:17-19 Living in the new kingdom. Moses explained the Law is intended to help people live with wisdom, prudence and understanding, enjoying the company and support of God in all areas of life. Jesus speaks as the new Moses bringing that Law to fulfilment for all peoples but doesn’t […]
Wednesday 31 December
SAINT SYLVESTER 1 John 2:18-21, Psalm 96, John 1:1-18 Hope Today’s gospel is greatly loved by those who recall it being read at the end of each Mass. It makes the heart and mind soar. A gift of light and grace. The concept of a divine person taking on a human form and nature, and […]
Friday 21 November
Presentation of Mary Apocalypse 10: 8-11; Psalm 119P; Luke 19: 45-48 Love holy places Places of worship are sacred – although sometimes people forget or choose to ignore this. Jesus makes his views on this very clear – he expects us to go to his father’s house to pray. Let us pray today for piety. […]
Wednesday 12 November
St Josaphat, B.M. Titus 3:1-7; Psalm 23; Luke 17:11-19 Thank you God How much faith in God’s merciful healing power do I have? Is it enough to confess I need his help? Is it enough to gather others who are suffering to join with my prayers for healing? Dear Lord, I need your help and […]
Friday 31 October
Philippians 1:1-11; Ps 111; Luke 14:1-6 The wonders God does We are unlikely to witness the kind of miracle cure recorded in today’s Gospel. Yet we need to have our eyes open to the wonders God does in our daily lives – the miracle of ongoing life itself, for example, should prompt a prayer of […]
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