Tag Archive for ‘Jesus’
Monday 16 December
Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17; Psalm 25:4-6, 7a-9; Matthew 21:23-27 The authority of truth John did not get his authority from “those in authority”. Integrity and truth are his authority. And the same is true for Jesus. Gerald Massey says that those who have taken authority as truth, rather than truth as authority, must find it difficult. […]
Friday 13 December
St Lucy (M) Isaiah 48:17-19; Psalm 1:1-4, 6; Matthew 11:16-19 Love now, not later “But wisdom is justified by her children” means much the same as “by their fruits, you will know them”. John was clearly more austere than Jesus, but he wasn’t holier than him. There is a time to weep and a time […]
Wednesday 11 December
Isaiah 40:25-31; Psalm 103:1-4, 8, 10; Matthew 11:28-30 Eagle’s wings Are you feeling overburdened? It’s time to think about where the load on your back came from. It cannot be from Jesus. His burden is light and his yoke doesn’t hinder you. Another possibility: Jesus did give it to you, but you endure it resentfully […]
Tuesday 3 December
St Francis Xavier (M) Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Luke 10:21-24 The temptation to be spectacular Pope Francis says a Christian is a missionary who, urged forward by the Holy Spirit, lives his or her Baptism as yeast in society, spreading the message of Jesus. Yeast works unspectacularly. The transformation it achieves is […]
Monday 2 December
Isaiah 4:2-6; Psalm 122:1-2, 4-5, 6-9; Matthew 8:5-11 A haughty spirit The centurion said he was not worthy. His humility opened the door for Jesus to come in. God’s love is always freely given. People who go to church can sometimes be tempted to think of themselves as more worthy than those who don’t. And […]
Saturday 30 November
St Andrew, Apostle [F] Romans 10:9-18; Psalm 19:2-5; Matthew 4:18-22 The call to discipleship Jesus’ invitation was simple and direct. Andrew and his companions had no time to prepare, yet they immediately accepted. They accompanied Jesus not knowing what the future held for them. Were they too impulsive? Should they have hesitated and thought about […]
Friday 29 November
Daniel 7:2-14; Canticle of Daniel 3:2-5; Luke 21:29-33 Remain faithful and true As our liturgical year draws to a close, the Church places before us Scripture passages about the end of time and the coming of the Lord. The Church is not asking us to become involved in speculation about when or how time will […]
Tuesday 26 November
Daniel 2:31-45; Canticle of Danie1 3:1-3 or Daniel 3:57-61; Luke 21:5-11 The credibility of Jesus By the time Luke wrote his Gospel, about 70-80AD, the temple in Jerusalem no longer existed. It had been destroyed by the Roman armies in retribution for an uprising by Jewish rebels. And it remains destroyed until this day. Knowing […]
Monday 25 November
Daniel 1:1-6, 8-20; Canticle of Daniel 3: 1-4 or Daniel 3:52-56; Luke 21:1-4 Giving all! The contrast between the rich devotees and the poor widow is striking! It is so easy to give a little from substantial wealth accumulated and saved over time. But the widow offers an amount that is a real sacrifice, truly […]
Saturday 23 November
1 Maccabees 6:1-13; Psalm 9; Luke 20:27-40 Questioning the Lord There is nothing wrong with questioning the Lord. Mary did it at the Annunciation. The Apostles frequently questioned Jesus. It is the attitude with which we question that is important. The Sadducees no longer dared to question the Lord because their pride had led them […]
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