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Friday 9 February
1 Kings 11:29-32, 12:19; Psalm 81; Mark 7:31-37 The divided made whole Because Solomon strayed from God’s way, because Solomon was deaf to God’s words and his tongue dumb to God’s commands, God’s judgement comes to pass; with Solomon’s death, Israel is divided. Ten tribes of Israel are given to Jeroboam; the remnant remained with […]
Who are you, Jesus? (2)
‘Our Wisest and Dearest Friend’- Part 2 Considering ‘who are you Jesus?’ in the December Messenger, we took part of the phrase from Aquinas that Jesus is our wisest and dearest friend. This month, let’s consider our wisest friend. We all have times when something happens, or we are confronted by a decision, and are […]
Teaching about hope: the promise of Heaven
‘Paradise’ is one of the last words spoken by Jesus on the cross, addressed to the good thief. Let us pause a moment on that scene. Jesus isn’t alone on the cross. Next to him, on the right and on the left, are two evildoers. Next to Jesus there is also a self-confessed criminal: one […]
Monday 5 February
MEMORIAL OF ST. AGATHA 1 Kings 8:1-7, 9-13; Psalm 132; Mark 6:53-56 We shall touch God In our first reading, with great fanfare and solemnity, Solomon places the ark of the covenant into the innermost part of the Temple – the Holy of Holies. Here God will dwell in the midst of his people, Israel. […]
Saturday 3 February
1 Kings 3:4-13; Psalm 119; Mark 6:30-34 Jesus is God’s wisdom In our first reading, Solomon asks God for the gift of wisdom. What is wisdom? Wisdom is the ability to apply our knowledge and understanding to life; in short, wisdom gives meaning to our lives. For us, that wisdom is found in the teaching […]
Friday 2 February
FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD Malachi 3:1-4; Psalm 24; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-32 Jesus: light and judge In our gospel reading, the child Jesus enters the Temple in Jerusalem. Simeon recognises Jesus as the one whose promised coming was alluded to by the prophet Malachi. Simeon beholds the child who will save Israel […]
Thursday 1 February
FOURTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME 1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12; 1Chronicles 29:10-12; Mark 6:7-13 God’s word, our security In our first reading, with his dying breath, David enjoins his son Solomon to remain faithful to God; by this fidelity David’s throne will be secure. In our gospel reading, Jesus entrusts his message to his disciples – […]
Tuesday 30 January
2 Samuel 18:9-10, 14, 24-25, 30. 19:3; Psalm 86; Mark 5:21-43 Your faith has restored you to health Jesus grasps the hand of a dead twelve year old girl. An ailing woman reaches out and touches the garment of Jesus. The girl is raised to life and the woman is healed. Jesus should never have […]
Monday 29 January
2 Samuel 15:13-14, 30, 16:5-13; Psalm 3; Mark 5:1-20 Nothing can separate us from the love of God At times our world seems to be in chaos. Occasionally that turmoil is experienced within. We may feel anxious, hopeless and unloved. Those caring for us share our pain. Today’s Gospel tells us that not even the […]
Wednesday 24 January
St Francis de Sales 2 Samuel 7:4-17; Psalm 89; Mark 4:1-20 Speak Lord, your servant is listening Jesus clearly explains this Gospel for us. It’s up to us to give his words fertile soil. Scripture presents us with the living word of God. We may read the word of God or listen to it, but […]
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