Tag Archive for ‘Holy Spirit’
Friday 14 November
2 John 4-9; Psalm 119A; Luke 17:26-37 Jesus warns his listeners to not be caught off guard when that day arrives. It will arrive sometime, and our responsibility – our great pleasure – is to be prepared for that day. Holy Spirit, dear companion and guide, thank you for the gift of knowledge that enlightens […]
Sunday 9 November
Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Ezechiel 47:1-2,8-9,12; Ps 46; 1 Cor 3:9-11; John 2: 13-22 Be prepared Using the foolish maidens who failed to prepare themselves for the wedding feast as an example, Jesus explains that we must be ready at all times to meet God face to face. Oddly, although even a child can […]
Saturday 1 November
All Saints Day Apocalypse 7:2-4; 9-14;Psalm 24; John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12 “Rejoice and be glad” Am I open to the Holy Spirit who, like the wind, refreshes and renews us? Can I give myself to humility, and allow my poverty of spirit to be filled by God? Do I hunger for God and stay with […]
Monday 1 September
1 Corinthians 2: 1-5; Psalm 119H; Luke 4: 16-30 Tall Poppy Syndrome When John baptised the Lord Jesus, the Holy Spirit came down and remained on him. Because of this, he had every right to apply Isaiah’s words to himself and say, “The Spirit of the Lord has been given to me.” Nor is it […]
The Creative Spirit
August can be a bitter month with the weather at its coldest. Flu can be wide-spread and mood levels at their lowest. Nature seems to have an antidote for this malaise. It is called Spring. And the signals come with the odd good day and the blooming of flowers and blossoming of fruit trees. I […]
“A Down-under Spirituality” – Mother Suzanne Aubert
Homily Preached at the Chapel of the Sisters of Compassion for Federation of Catholic Bishops’ Conferences of Oceania. The history of the Church can be told in many ways. I think the most beautiful, would be a history of our spiritualties. What could be more inspiring than the panorama, the kaleidoscope, of the Holy Spirit’s […]
Sunday 8 June
Pentecost Sunday Acts 2:1-11,1 Corinthians 12:3-7,12-13, Ps.104, John 20: 19-23 Come O Holy Spirit Today is a day to contemplate the work and gifts of the Holy Spirit in my life. Unity amongst disciples seems to be a sign of the living presence of the Holy Spirit in the Church. On a personal level my […]
Monday 2 June
Acts 19:1-8 Ps. 68, John 16:29-33 I am not alone The disciples see a simple sign of Christ’s divinity. He sees their unasked questions. My discipleship needs to acknowledge Christ’s divinity and his place in the Trinity. When the world seems hostile, and Catholic life seems to be divided and not strong the Holy Spirit […]
Thursday 13 March
Esther 4:17, Ps 138, Matthew 7:7-12 An invitation to faith All we need to activate God’s promised responses in his invitation to ask, seek and knock, is faith. He will respond as a loving, generous father – as we all well know through the many blessings we receive in our everyday lives, if we only […]
Tuesday 4 March
1 Peter 1:10-16, Ps 98, Mark 10: 28-31 Serve willingly In yet another demonstration of God’s infinite love, Jesus makes an offer that is too good to refuse: he will generously over-recompense us for any sacrifices we make on his behalf. How humble he is, who is Our Lord. How he exalts us in offering […]
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