Tag Archive for ‘Jesus’
Wednesday 5 July
Genesis 21:5,8–20; Psalm 34; Matthew 8:28–34 The other side Jesus goes to the other side, to the territory of the Gentiles. Two demoniacs who live in the place of the dead (the tombs) came to meet him. In this difficult and mysterious story he heals two outsiders. Jesus is rejected by the people of the […]
Tuesday 4 July
Genesis 19:15–29; Psalm 26; Matthew 8:23–27 Focus on Jesus The disciples follow Jesus into a boat – an image for the Church. The ‘storm’ which batters them translates the same word Matthew will use for ‘the earthquake’ which occurs at Jesus’ death and resurrection. This points ahead. The disciples will not only be tossed around […]
Monday 3 July
ST.THOMAS, APOSTLE Ephesians 2:19–22; Psalm 117; John 20:24–29 Always a choice Nothing suggests anyone was missing on Easter night when Jesus appeared. Thomas, however, was ‘not with’ the gathered disciples and is one of generations who will know the Resurrection, not through the experience of Easter, but through the testimony of the Church: ‘We have […]
Sunday 2 July
THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 2 Kings 8-11; Psalm 89; Romans 6:3–4,8–11; Matthew 10:37–42 Family of God Jesus called together disciples who were to be the new ever-extending family of God. This way of being together calls on the rich experience of family love as a way to understand the love of God and the […]
Jesus and the Sea in Stained Glass
This issue of the Messenger has those who work at sea as its focus, so it is a good chance to see how Jesus and the sea, namely the Sea of Galilee, have been portrayed in stained glass.
Wednesday 28 June
St Irenaeus Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18; Psalm 105; Matthew 7:15-20 A sober moral tone What are the fruits of our faith? Do we live our faith? Do we allow the Gospel to influence our conduct? There is a sober moral tone in Matthew that reminds us to centre our attention on the teaching of Jesus. In […]
Friday 23 June
the Sacred Heart of Jesus Deuteronomy 7:6-11; Psalm 102; 1 John 4:7-16; Matthew 11:25-30 God is Love God so loved us that we would never be alone. To respond to that love is our very being and identity. God’s love is God’s very habitat for humanity.
Monday 19 June
Eleventh Week Ordinary Time 2 Corinthians 6:1-10; Psalm 98; Matthew 5:38-42 In Christ When Christ gave himself over to the Cross, God basically said to the world ‘do your worst to me,’ and the world did. However, through the resurrection we see God triumphing over sin and death. In the Gospel today Jesus invites the […]
Saturday 17 June
2 Corinthians 5:14-21; Psalm 103; Matthew 5:33-37 No excuses All the excuses in the world can never match the simple reality of the truth confronting us. It is up to ourselves to be honest, and what Jesus asks of us, to speak the truth simply. So no excuses please!
Friday 9 June
Tobit 11:5-15; Psalm 146; Mark 12:35-37 The finding edge of our faith Today in the Gospel, ‘Son of David’ is redefined by Jesus to add a new dimension to his Messiahship. He uses the Greek word Kyrios, ‘Lord’. And so, for those listening and ourselves, new understanding unfolds. Perhaps this is an opportunity for us […]
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