Tag Archive for ‘miracle’
Saturday 17 May
Acts 13:44-52, Ps 98, John 14:7-14 Doing what? “Whoever believes in me will do the works that I do, and will do greater ones than these”. GK Chesterton in What’s Wrong with the World said “The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting. It has been found difficult; and left untried.” When others […]
Wednesday 7 May
Acts 8:1-8, Ps 66, John 6:35-40 The Joy of the Gospel – Evangelii Gaudium ‘A person who is not convinced, enthusiastic, certain and in love, will convince nobody”. (EG266) The crowds paid attention to Philip because of his passion and his behaviour. He got rid of their pain and confusion, cured sickness and made a […]
Sunday 6 April
5th Sunday of Lent Ezekiel 37:12-14, Ps 130, Rom 8:8-11, John 11:1-45 Take the stone away When Jesus arrived at the tomb of Lazarus, he gave the instruction to remove the stone that closed the entrance to the tomb. The stone was an obstacle in the way of the miracle of raising Lazarus from the […]
Monday 31 March
Isaiah 65:17-21, Ps 30, John 4.43-54 Ask to be healed How desperate the official must have been to have sought Jesus out to beg for his help – but he was a parent and was afraid for his child’s life. The miracle of healing that followed is the same miracle Jesus offers us when we […]
Saturday 15 February
1 Kings 12:26-32, 13:33-34; Ps 106; Mark 8:1-10 The desire to help Jesus had pity on the large crowd, selflessly. The disciples at first resisted helping Jesus, thinking their resources too little. But Jesus used what they had and it was enough. How often have I declined to help because I was selfish or thought […]
Tuesday 14 January
I am called so nothing can overcome me Not only is Samuel born a miracle but God calls him to his special vocation as king of Israel. I am also called to be the best Christian I can be in the 21st century leading others by my example [1 Sam 2:1; 4-8]. Even when doubtful, […]
Monday 13 January
The old has gone. I must change to fit the new I now begin a two-week journey with God calling kings to lead Israel [1 and 2 Sam]. I see how God enters the messiness of lives. Hannah’s barrenness becomes the circumstances of a miracle [1 Sam 1:1-8]. Praying Psalm 115 I can thank God […]
Monday 5 August
Numbers 11:4-15, Ps.81, Matthew 14:13-21 Share the merciful presence of Christ Jesus wanted solitude after John’s death. That human detail amplifies the miracle that follows. The disciples report needs, whereas Jesus asks for active compassion. How well do we comprehend this? Parishes are not just for registered parishioners. At every Mass we’re called to bring […]
Birth of a Pilgrimage – Miracle at Rayakottai
When Fr Joy bought a farm ten years ago in the little village of Nagamangalam, nothing let him forsee the amazing events which account for the fame of the place today. Thousands of pilgrims are flocking each week to take away water seen as miraculous. One day in 2002, when I was still in charge […]
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