Tag Archive for ‘life’
Wednesday 7 October
Our Lady of the Rosary Jonah 4:1-11, Ps 86, Luke 11:1-4 Teach us to pray. The mysteries of the rosary are based on the life of Christ. With Mary’s help they lead us to contemplate Jesus. As you pray a decade of the rosary, let Mary help you focus on her son Jesus. May she […]
Friday 2 October
The Guardian Angels. Exodus 23:20-23, Ps 91, Matthew 18:1-5, 10 God’s messengers In Exodus, the Lord promises to “send an angel before you, to guard you as you go.” What angels have you met in your life recently? The other day I went out of my way to do someone a favour. In saying thank […]
Thursday 1 October
St Therese of the Child Jesus. Nehemiah 8:1-12, Ps 19, Luke 10:1-12 On mission We read in Luke 10 that “The Lord appointed seventy two others and sent them out ahead of him, to all the towns and places he himself was to visit.” St Therese wanted to be a missionary. She had a missionary […]
Saturday 26 September
St Therese Couderc, Cenacle Foundress Zechariah 2:5-9, 14-15; Canticle of Jeremiah 31:10-14; Luke 9:43-45 Let these words sink in Today is the Feast of St Therese Couderc who founded the Cenacle Sisters in 1826 in France. Her prevailing attitude to life was one of surrender and openness to seeing Goodness in all things; her desire […]
Friday 25 September
Haggai 1:15-2:9; Ps.43; Luke 9: 18-22 Jesus was praying Jesus struggles with the big human questions: who am I? What is my life for? What does my life mean? Imagine being alongside this Jesus who prays. Notice the atmosphere. Notice what happens within you as you watch or listen to Jesus at prayer. Create your […]
Friday 18 September
1 Timothy 6:2-12; Ps. 49; Luke 8:1-3 With Jesus went certain women I love this small window into the life of Jesus. The women are named! They are daring, strong, loving, counter-cultural in their accompanying of Jesus. How Jesus must have appreciated and enjoyed their steadfast companionship as their desire to serve deepened. This was […]
Wednesday 16 September
Sts Cornelius and Cyprian 1 Timothy 3:14-16; Ps.111; Luke 7:31-35 The household of God This Gospel describes a no-win situation. Jesus’ listeners are satisfied neither by John Baptist’s austere way of life nor the more hospitable, people-centred life of Jesus. The comings and goings of God cannot be confined. Think over how God speaks to […]
Wednesday 9 September
Colossians 3:1-11; Ps.145; Luke 6:20-26 The realm of God These words are revolutionary because they challenge our value systems. To be filled with joy or blessedness calls for a transformation from within. Listen to Jesus speak these words to you in the context of your life. Open your hands as you pray for the desire […]
Tuesday 8 September
Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary Micah 5:1-4; orRomans 8:28-30; Matthew 1:1-16, 18-23 Of her is born the Christ Read or speak slowly the whakapapa of Jesus. These are the “blood relatives” of Jesus; you are a “faith relative”. Remember how you first came to know Jesus. Let gratefulness be your prayer for the people, […]
Monday 7 September
Colossians 1:24-2:3; Ps.62; Luke 6:6-11 Christ in you Pope Francis wrote of his hope that we grow less fearful of remaining enclosed within harsh or lifeless structures. Jesus breaks through the law regarding the Sabbath. He restores someone’s hand. What is withered or diminished within you? Tell Jesus of your desire to be moved more […]
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