Tag Archive for ‘Mary’
Wednesday 25th March
The Annunciation of the Lord Isaiah 7:10-14, 8:10, Ps. 40, Hebrews 10:4-10, Luke 1:26-38 Listen again to grace whispering “do not be afraid” Mary was given a unique vocation as the mother of God. Amazingly, every human being is unique and called to serve the Lord in our own way. God is willing to be […]
Thursday 19th March
St Joseph 2 Samuel 7:4-5, 12-14, 16, Ps. 89, Romans 4:13, 16-18, 22, Matthew 1:16, 18-21,24 Faith in action Joseph protected, provided for and guided the holy family. Scripture is silent on his words but he is like an invisible foundation sustaining Jesus and Mary. Jesus spoke about “Abba” so we can deduce a strong […]
Wednesday 11th March
Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9, Ps. 147, Matthew 5:17-19 Living in the new kingdom. Moses explained the Law is intended to help people live with wisdom, prudence and understanding, enjoying the company and support of God in all areas of life. Jesus speaks as the new Moses bringing that Law to fulfilment for all peoples but doesn’t […]
Mary for Today
Mary as Disciple in the Ministry of Jesus Readings Mark 3:31-35; Luke 11:27-28. Love for God’s Kingdom: Jesus began his public ministry with the proclamation that the reign of God had broken into human history. Those who heard his message and followed him as his disciples were ordinary people called from ordinary lives to learn […]
Mary for Today – Mary and Jesus at the Wedding Feast at Cana
Reading John 2:1-12 Where it all began: So often we approach passages in the Scriptures with the question ‘What happened?’ rather than the richer and more revealing question ‘What does it mean?’ The most puzzling line from the Cana account concerns a line spoken by Jesus and literally interpreted from the Greek as “Woman, what […]
Thursday 1 January
Mary Mother of God Numbers 6:22-27, Ps.67, Galatians 4:4-7, Luke 2:16-21 New Year’s Blessing One year has ended, another begins. Just as Mary reflected on the great blessings she had received, we might also reflect today on all the blessings of the past year and “treasure all … and ponder them in (our) hearts”. As […]
Monday 29 December
SAINT THOMAS BECKET 1 John 2:3-11, Psalm 96, Luke 2:22-35 The ransom paid Jesus was presented to God in the temple. A first-born son had to be purchased back from God. First-born sons of Jewish parents were the Lord’s property. Because he spared Jewish boys from universal destruction of the first-born, at the time of […]
Sunday 28 December
THE HOLY FAMILY Sirach 3:2-6,12-14, Psalm 128, Col. 3:12-21, Luke 2:22-40. Jesus’ family. God’s love for his Son drove him to find the very best human environment for Jesus Christ. The world was ‘his oyster.’ A palace with nannies, a sheikdom with wealth, an eastern kingdom with attentive amahs? No, He selected Mary, a young […]
Sunday 21st December
4TH SUNDAY IN ADVENT 2 Sam.7:1-5,8-12,14,16, Psalm 89, Rom. 16:25-27, Luke 1:26-38 Joy The reading from the Song of Songs is some of the most beautiful poetry in the bible. It touches our hearts. Hope, joy and a promise of what is to come. Luke records that when Mary heard Elizabeth was pregnant she went […]
Saturday 20 December
Isaiah 7:10-14, Psalm 24, Luke 1:26-38 The old/new story We’ve heard it many times. Mary’s visit from the angel. The birth in Bethlehem. Still we meditate on it. Ponder the various meanings and the enjoyable event. The rest of the world flies by. Gifts, buying, holidays, work parties, shop parties, company parties. These can irritate […]
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