October 18: 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Readings: 1. Isaiah 45:1,4-6; Psalm: 96; 2. 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5; Gospel: Matthew 22:15-21. In today’s biblical texts, each author wishes to make a point that is very much God-centred. For in each instance, whatever is being spoken of communicates its message through a striking string of references to the divine. … Read More about A striking string of references to the divine
Sunday Reflection
A recipe for living as members of God’s church community
October 4: 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Readings: ... Read More about A recipe for living as members of God’s church community
Ezekiel’s words make us sit up and listen
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Navigating our way through many a testing time
September 20: 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time. ... Read More about Navigating our way through many a testing time
September 13: 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Readings: 1. Sirach 27:30-28:7; Psalm 102; 2. Romans 14:7-9; Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35. These biblical texts treat of a certain regard for our lives as people who sin and have need of the Lord’s mercy, forgiveness and compassion. Sirach introduces the topic by looking realistically at the way we act towards one another, and the leniency with which … Read More about We are duty-bound to nurture a generous, gracious heart
August 30: 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time. Readings: 1. Jeremiah 20:7-9; Psalm: 63; 2. Romans 12:1-2; Gospel: Matthew 16:21-27. Working for God’s mission of proclaiming his Word lies at the heart of these readings. Jeremiah is well-remembered because of the burden he constantly senses whenever he preaches the Word he … Read More about Accept the challenge to be messengers of the Word of God
August 9: Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time. Readings: 1. 1 Kings 19:9,11-13; Psalm: 85; 2. Romans 9:1-5; Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33. This selection of passages from Holy Scripture is especially focused on the spiritual reality that God and the Lord Jesus bless us with their presence as we practise our faith … Read More about The reality of divine presence revealed
August 2: Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time. Readings: 1. Isaiah 55:1-3; Psalm: 145; 2. Romans 8:35,37-39; Gospel: Matthew 14:13-21. Through words such as food and love, today’s readings teach us what it means to be supported by a caring God. Isaiah’s verses issue a joyous invitation to come and share … Read More about A fine illustration of Jesus’ compassionate love
July 26: Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time. Readings: 1. 1 Kings 3:5,7-12; Psalm: 119P; 2. Romans 8:28-30; Gospel: Matthew 13:44-52. These biblical authors have it in mind to start us thinking about the universal divine plan. First of all, King Solomon guides us towards an appreciation for the role of wise discernment … Read More about Thinking about the universal divine plan
July 19: Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time. Readings: 1. Wisdom 12:13,16-19; Psalm: 86; 2. Romans 8:26-27; Gospel: Matthew 13:24-43. With the help of these readings, we come to understand the way in which God rules our world and calls us into a special relationship with him. The Wisdom writer is … Read More about A plan that preserves everything for harvest time
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