Tag Archive for ‘Jesus’
August Crossword
Solution for July Across: 2 Apparition, 7 Nativity, 8 Lawn, 10 Then, 11 Tiramisu, 13 Thomas, 14 Garlic, 17 Tasteful, 19 Ezra, 21 Oust, 22 Concerti, 23 Miraculous. Down: 1 Constitution, 2 Art deco, 3 Pave, 4 Retail, 5 Okapi, 6 Annunciation, 9 Carat, 12 James, 15 Lazarus, 16 Sudoku, 18 Sushi, 20 Echo. The […]
The Transfiguration in Stained Glass
The Transfiguration of the Lord is the feast on Sunday, 6th August. No doubt the story is familiar to you as you will have heard the Gospel read every year at about this time. The event is described in Matthew, Mark and Luke’s Gospels, reflecting it’s significance. In all three accounts there was a sequence […]
Monday 31 July
ST IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA Exodus 32:15–24, 30–34; Psalm 106; Matthew 13:31–35 Yeast hidden in flour At the core of St. Ignatius’ life was the desire to find God in all things. This quest is like the yeast working in a hidden way yet influencing everything. Jesus’ hearers would have noticed what we miss. Three measures […]
Thursday 27 July
Exodus 19:1–2,9–11,16–20; Dan 3:52-56; Matthew 13:10–17 Speaking in parables To the disciples ‘it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven.’ They have responded to this gift given them by God. Faith is a gift. As yet, the eager crowd are not at that point, explains Jesus, so to them he […]
Wednesday 26 July
STS JOACHIM AND ANNE, PARENTS OF MARY Ecclesiasticus 44:1,10–15; Psalm 132; Matthew 13:16-17 Blessed The disciples truly see and truly hear. They perceive what the prophets and righteous people of old, including Joachim and Anne, longed to see: the reign of God in the realities of ordinary life in those vivid, puzzling parables which have […]
Tuesday 25 July
ST. JAMES 2 Corinthians 4:7–15; Psalm 126; Matthew 20:20–28 Being with Jesus After Jesus talks about his coming death, we find misplaced desires and anger among his disciples. One asks that her sons be on his right and left in his kingdom. Jesus asks if they are able to drink ‘the cup’ of his passion. […]
Saturday 22 July
ST. MARY MAGDALENE Songs 3:1–4; Psalm 63; John 20:1– 2, 11–18 Apostle of the apostles Mary was known in the early Church as apostola apostolorum (apostle of the apostles). She was entrusted to announce that the unique relationship Jesus has with God is now possible for disciples. Prior to the resurrection, Jesus speaks of ‘my […]
Friday 21 July
Exodus 11:10–12:14; Psalm 116; Matthew 12:1–8 Spirit of Sabbath Jesus does not cast aside the Sabbath, which is modelled on the ‘rest’ of God on the seventh day of creation. This day of rest from work was to enjoy, to give thanks for the gifts of creation and was extended to slaves, bonded labourers and […]
Thursday 20 July
Exodus 3:13–20; Psalm 105; Matthew 11:28–30 Come to me The invitation of Jesus, ‘Come to me…’ echoes Wisdom’s call (Proverbs 9:4– 5) and extends to ‘all.’ Everyone not yet disciples and who are wearied and burdened by human existence are invited to find salvation. ‘Heavy laden’ describes the ‘heavy yoke’ of daily life. According to […]
Wednesday 19 July
Exodus 3:1–6,9–12; Psalm 103; Matthew 11:25–27 Doing Wisdom’s works Wisdom is known by her works. Jesus performs the works of Wisdom. He shares a close relationship with God, thanks ‘the Lord of heaven and earth’ which is a term evoking all of creation, reveals divine mysteries and invites receptive marginal ‘infants’ into God’s presence. ‘Infants’ […]
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