Tag Archive for ‘Mary’
Sunday 24 December
Fourth Sunday of Advent 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 15; Psalm 89; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38 The child will be holy We see Mary again today with the angel, telling her of God’s plan for her. The child to come will be holy and the Son of the Most High. This child is God-with-us. It […]
Friday 22 December
1 Samuel 1:24-28; 1 Samuel 2:1-10;Luke 1:46-56 Magnificat Mary proclaims the greatness of the Lord. Despite her trials and worries, she is able to praise God for all he has done. Our first duty as Christians is to praise God and give thanks for all he has done for us. Am I able to rejoice […]
Wednesday 20 December
Isaiah 7:10-14; Psalm 24; Luke1:26-38 Saying ‘yes’ In today’s Gospel we are taken back to the meeting that led to the Christmas event. Mary meets the angel who announces to her that she is to bear the Saviour. For Mary, it must have been a confusing yet faith-filled experience. She questioned the angel as to […]
Tuesday 12 December
Our Lady of Guadalupe Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 96; Matthew 18:12-14. Be not afraid Though it is not a major feast in this part of the world, the Virgin of Guadalupe is highly venerated throughout the Americas and the Philippines on this day. She appeared to Juan Diego as a pregnant young woman. What must it […]
Friday 8 December
the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady Genesis 3:9-15, 20; Psalm 98; Ephesians1:3-6,11-12; Luke1:26-38 Highly favoured Today we call to mind that Mary, the highly favoured one, was conceived without the stain of original sin. She was a pure vessel who bore the Saviour. In this time of Advent, it is good to remember that Mary […]
Tuesday 21 November
the Presentation of Mary 2 Maccabees 6:18-31; Psalm 3; Luke 19:1-10 Determined to … Our word today is ‘determination.’ Eleazar, an elderly Jew, is determined to maintain his Jewish practice and faith. Zaccheus wants to see what sort of man Jesus is and climbs the tree to look over the crowd. Mary’s parents take her […]
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour is familiar to most Catholics and, like many well-known pictures of Our Lady, it has a chequered past. It was believed to have been painted in the 15th century for the Greek Orthodox Church by an artist in Crete, although some think the image is much older, originating from St […]
Tuesday 10 October
Jonah 3:1-10; Psalm 130: Luke 10:38-42 Our invited guests These two now famous sisters, Martha and Mary always offer us something. The distinction that Jesus makes between them both and his preference for Mary, has often created much discussion for those who are so busy helping among us. Nevertheless, Martha and Mary both teach us […]
Mary and the Reformation (7) – John Calvin (1509 – 1564) Part 2
True praise of Mary Christian praise is praise of God. Yet Calvin was not against praising Mary if it was done in the right way: “Let us learn to praise the holy Virgin. But how? By going along with the Holy Spirit, and then there will be true praise.” Mary herself recognised that, mere ‘servant […]
Tuesday 12 September
the Holy Name of Mary Colossians 2:6-15, Psalm145, Luke 6:12-19 Hidden but known This is a day for Mary, her special day. Alleluia! Apart from all the titles given her, who is this woman called Mary? How do I keep Mary’s name day holy? Is it through Marian devotion, which is good, or is she […]
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