February 28: Second Sunday of Lent. Readings: 1. Genesis 22:1-2,9-13,15-18; Psalm: 116B; 2. Romans 8:31-34; Gospel: Mark 9:2-10. These readings contain the core message of our faith. And as we enter into the spirit of Lent, it is good for us to take a moment to review and reflect on what is of the essence in these … Read More about The core message of our faith presented to us
Sunday Reflection
An invitation to renew our appreciation for the faith we share
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A change of fortune for people of every age and land
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Strengthen us on the path towards our eternal reward
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December 20: Fourth Sunday of Advent. Readings: 1. 2 Samuel 7:1-5,8-12,14,16; Psalm: 89; 2. Romans 16:25-27; Gospel: Luke 1:26-38. As we enter the final week of Advent, these biblical texts ably prepare us for what we are about to commemorate. The extract from 2 Samuel presents Nathan, God’s agent and mouthpiece, … Read More about An aid in our spiritual preparation for Christmas
December 6: Second Sunday of Advent. Readings: 1. Isaiah 40:1-5,9-11; Psalm: YY; 2. 2 Peter 3:8-14; Gospel: Mark 1:1-8. Communicated through today’s readings is a basic, yet profound, sense of what is meant by the term “gospel” / “good news”. And that is really appropriate in these days leading up to our … Read More about We are invited into the mystery of the Lord’s coming
November 29: First Sunday of Advent. Readings: 1. Isaiah 63:16-17, 64:1,3-8; Psalm: XX; 2. 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Gospel: Mark 13:33-37. As we begin Advent this Sunday, we are led to contemplate the big picture of our lives. This liturgical season therefore aims to prime us for yet another Christmas. And, in so … Read More about At the start of Advent, a mighty but straightforward message
November 22: Christ the King. Readings: 1. Ezekiel 34:11-12,15-17; Psalm: 23; 2. 1 Corinthians 15:20-26,28; Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46. The coming of God’s reign is not perhaps how we might ordinarily picture it. These samples from Holy Scripture are, then, a way of making us think of it as very much connected with … Read More about Caring for one another in very concrete ways
November 8: 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time. Readings: 1. Wisdom 6:12-16; Psalm: 63; 2.1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13. As we listen to these readings, our minds are eased into musing on the theme of Wisdom, and its place in our lives. The book that bears the title of “Wisdom” presents … Read More about Doing our part in the implementation of the divine plan
November 1: All Saints. Readings: 1. Apocalypse 7:2-4,9-14; Psalm: 24; 2. 1 John 3:1-3; Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12. All Saints is a feast of special significance for us. And it is in these particular readings that we hear why that is so. The apocalyptic text that is our first reading invites us … Read More about Keeping us focused on future blessings
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