Tag Archive for ‘prayer’
Monday 8 February
1Kings 8:1-7,9-13, Ps.132, Mark 6:53-56 Prayer People flocked to Jesus because they wanted something from him. Do we only, or mostly, pray when we need something from God? God welcomes our prayers for our personal needs and the needs of others, but petition is only one aspect of prayer. If we are to live in […]
Saturday 6 February
Waitangi Day 1 Kgs.2:1-4,10-12, Cant. 1Chron., Mark 6:7-13 Praying for Ourselves A valuable lesson on prayer in today’s 1st Reading. What should I pray for when I am praying for myself? Our personal needs (or wants?) tend to be predominant. and, of course, our loving and compassionate God welcomes and responds to our many requests. […]
Wednesday 3 February
2 Sam.24:2, 9-17, Ps.32, Mark 6:1-16 The Humanity of Jesus Despite his growing reputation, the Nazarenes couldn’t believe in Jesus because he was, after all, just one of their local lads. He was Joe and Mary’s son. Worked in his Dad’s carpentry shop. Doesn’t this all show how truly human Jesus was and isn’t that […]
Thursday 24th December
2 Sam 7:1-5,8-12,14,16 God chose the prophet Nathan to advise David as a future king. The temple had to be built for the people but according to God’s plan, a display of God’s power rather than his own. Lk 1:67-79 another poetic outpouring by Zachariah, who knew what God was doing through him. I can […]
Tuesday 22nd December
1 Sam 1:24-28 the story of Hannah presenting Samuel at the temple is inspirational. I see God living and acting through my humble life. I am of the same faith line, including Hannah, Mary, Elizabeth, holy men and women. It is how I see myself that gives inspiration. Lk 1:46-56 The Magnificat is the best […]
Friday 6 November
Ps 98; Romans 15:14-21; Luke 16:1-8 Prudence and Foresight Jesus praises a steward entrusted with his master's goods but who used his master’s money to serve his own needs. Is it unusual that Jesus should regard dishonesty as being acceptable? But this steward appears to be a smart “cookie” as he is commended through his […]
Monday 2 November
Commemoration of the Faithful Departed Psalm 23:1- 6; Romans 5:5-11 or Romans 6:3-9; John 6:37-40 Blessed are they who mourn All Souls’ Day is the time for us to recall and pray for family, friends, neighbours, etc who have passed away. The Sisters at my convent school encouraged us to say a prayer in the […]
Wednesday 14 October
p class=”Scripture-Text”>Romans 2:1-11, Ps 62, Luke 11:42-46 Take refuge in God “God, in you alone is my soul at rest. My help comes from you. You alone are my rock, my stronghold, my fortress. I stand firm.” This psalm is written by someone who depends on God. They know God as rock and stronghold. How […]
Tuesday 30 September
St Jerome Nehemiah 2:1-8; Ps.137; Luke 9:57-62 I will follow you …but Someone talks with Jesus about desire and reluctance. This is a common response to Jesus in the Gospels and in our lives too. We want to say yes, to follow; yet we are reluctant. Talk with Jesus about your desire and resistances to […]
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 […]
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