Tag Archive for ‘Jesus’
Saturday 6 January (before Epiphany)
1 John 5:5-13; Psalm 147; Mark 1:6-11 Victory over the world How can I be a victor over this world in which I find myself? Is there a winner and a loser? This victory, John says, comes through believing in Jesus and giving him space in my life. Jesus has come to me by the […]
Thursday 4 January
1 John 3:7-10; Psalm 98; John 1:35-42 Passing on the Good News “Our hearts are restless till they rest in you Lord,” says Saint Augustine. Two of John’s disciples were restless. They were hoping John could solve their problem. But no! Then he points out “the lamb of God,” and they follow Jesus. Yes! He […]
Wednesday 3 January
The Most Holy Name of Jesus 1 John 2:29-3:6; Psalm 98; John 1:29-34 Lamb of God Do you ever find yourself more comfortable talking with someone when you know their name? Knowing a person’s name lifts the veil of mystery, even though only slightly. Perhaps John the Baptist is not as specific about Jesus’ name […]
Tuesday 2 January
St Basil and St Gregory Nazianzen 1 John 2:22-28; Psalm 98; John 1:19-28 Introducing Jesus The Gospel readings at this time of the year continue to introduce us to Jesus. John the Baptist announces Jesus. Nevertheless, some people were confused about John. Is he the Christ? Is he Elijah? Is he the prophet promised by […]
Saturday 30 December
1 John 2:12-17; Psalm 96; Luke 2:36-40 Anna in the temple Today we meet yet another witness to the birth of Jesus – the holy one of God. Anna the prophetess who recognised Jesus as the one who will deliver Jerusalem and the whole world from the oppression of sin. As an old woman she […]
Friday 29 December
1 John 2:3-11; Psalm 96; Luke 2:22-35 Simeon in the temple We meet today another witness to the birth of the messiah in the person of Simeon, an “upright and devout man”. When he sees Jesus he thanks God and says he can "go in peace" now that he has seen the saviour. He also […]
hursday 14 December
St John of the Cross Isaiah 41:13-20; Psalm 145; Matthew 11:11-15 Embrace the cross The intense spiritual life of St John of the Cross is known to many. He suffered darkness and doubt in his following of Christ. John the Baptist in the gospel today is praised by Jesus as a great prophet. For their […]
Wednesday 13 December
Isaiah 40:25-31; Psalm 103; Matthew 11:28-30 Carrying burdens We all know what it is like to have something heavy taken from us and carried by another. We feel relieved and even privileged that someone has done this for us. Jesus says in the Gospel today that he wants to carry our burdens. We should not […]
Monday 11 December
Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 85; Luke 5:17-26 Your God is coming The Pharisees thought Jesus was blaspheming by saying he could forgive sins, only God could do that. But to show he was God, he cured the young man and sent him on his way. Christmas reminds us that God has come into the world to […]
Sunday 10 December
Second Sunday of Advent Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11; Psalm 85; 2 Peter 3:8-14; Mark1:1-8 Prepare the way On this, the second Sunday of Advent we meet John the Baptist calling us to prepare a way for the Lord. He says someone is coming who is greater than him and he is not worthy to undo his […]
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