Tag Archive for ‘Jesus’
Monday 28 August
St Augustine 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 8-10; Psalm 149; John 4:7-16 Restless hearts The conversation between Jesus and the woman at the well is the platform for Jesus to reveal himself as the source of ‘living water’ that will quench every thirst. St Augustine found this water only after aimless searching, with the realisation that, as […]
Sunday 27 August
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Isaiah 22:19-23; Psalm 138; Romans 11:33-36; Matthew 16:13-20 Identity Who do you say I am? The question of Jesus is asked of his followers every day. Who is Jesus to me, has to beat a constant rhythm in my life, for I will meet Jesus in countless guises. My parent, […]
Thursday 24 August
St Bartholomew, Apostle Apocalypse 21:9-14; Psalm 145; John 1:45-51 Come and see The call of the apostles began with their own curiosity. One asked where Jesus lived and he replied, ‘Come and see.’ They sat and talked with Jesus and felt increasingly drawn to him. We should do the same. Go to where Jesus is […]
Tuesday 22 August
The Queenship of Mary Judges 6:11-24; Psalm 85; Luke 1:26-30 Living the ‘yes’ Mary’s ‘yes’ to the angel’s message changed her life forever. As mother of Jesus, she would become mother of all who follow her Son. Her royal stature reflects not merely the greatness of her privilege, but the dignity and faithfulness with which […]
Sunday 20 August
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Isaiah 56:1, 6-7; Psalm 67; Romans 11:13-15, 29-32; Matthew 15:21-28 Love never gives up A woman pestered Jesus to the point where he went beyond his brief and gave in to her request. She was not ‘of the House of Israel’ for which Jesus had been sent. Her perseverance brought […]
Saturday 19 August
Joshua 24:14-29; Psalm 16; Matthew 19:13-15 All you need is love! It is 50 years today since The Beatles topped the charts with their song, All You Need is Love. Naivety aside, there is a truth here that’s undeniable. We see it in every action of Jesus: his gentleness, his compassion, his healing touch. Even […]
Thursday 17 August
Joshua 3:7-11, 13-17; Psalm 114; Matthew 18:21-19:1 Forgiving with the heart Today’s prayer has to be ‘The Lord’s Prayer’, the one that anchors forgiveness firmly as my personal responsibility. Forgive us our trespasses, we pray, as we forgive those who trespass against us. The wisdom of Jesus in giving us that prayer touches a very […]
Friday 4 August
St John Vianney Leviticus 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34-37; Psalm 80; Matthew 13:54-58 Just as Jesus was not accepted in his home town, John Vianney (1786-1859) was regarded as ‘unpromising’ by his superiors and assigned to a very isolated parish. But sanctity cannot be obscured, and his reputation as preacher and confessor drew thousands back […]
Wednesday 2 August
Exodus 34:29-35; Psalm 99; Matthew 13:44-46 Hidden treasure Jesus searches for parables to explain the inexplicable: what is the kingdom of heaven like? He focusses on the energy and commitment we are prepared to give to attain something we can’t live without. The discovery of hidden wealth – I’ll do anything to get it! Jesus […]
The Mystery of Faith
What if my life of faith-filled living turns out to be a big mistake? What then? Am I sure what I really believe?
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