Tag Archive for ‘Jesus’
Monday 5 October
Jonah 1:1-2;1,11, Canticle of Jonah, Luke 10:25-37 Compassion In the story of the Good Samaritan, Jesus tells of compassion with others that he looks for in each of us. Pope Francis reminds us that “our lack of response to refugees who are fleeing their own countries, points to a loss of the sense of responsibility […]
Thursday 1 October
St Therese of the Child Jesus. Nehemiah 8:1-12, Ps 19, Luke 10:1-12 On mission We read in Luke 10 that “The Lord appointed seventy two others and sent them out ahead of him, to all the towns and places he himself was to visit.” St Therese wanted to be a missionary. She had a missionary […]
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 […]
Market Logic and Meeting of ICCJ
Jesus counters market logic with the logic of giving Vatican City, 26 July 2015 (VIS) – At midday today Pope Francis appeared at the window of his study in the Vatican Apostolic Palace to pray the Angelus with the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square. He commented on the day’s Gospel passage, which narrates “the […]
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 […]
Thursday 24 September
Haggai 1:1-8; Ps.149; Luke 9:7-9 Who is this? Jesus draws us by any means, including curiosity as in this gospel passage. Remember some of the ways or people through whom Jesus invites you into companionship with him. What attracts you to Jesus? What challenges you about Jesus? How do you reveal the presence of Jesus […]
Wednesday 23 September
Ezra 9:5-9; Canticle of Tobit 13:2-8; Luke 9:1-6 Your journey The Twelve are missioned by Jesus to heal and preach. This is a deepening of their primary call to be in relationship with him, to be his companions. Place yourself in the scene, listening to the directness of Jesus’ instructions. How do you respond? How […]
Tuesday 22 September
Ezra 6:7-8, 12, 14-20; Ps.122; Luke 8:19-21 Hear and do it! Read this passage slowly. Jesus’ family are trying to get to have some time with him. Imagine their difficulty at understanding his mysterious response. Perhaps the passage challenges you about who you spend time with, or who you might be able to visit. Pray […]
Saturday 19 September
1 Timothy 6:13-16; Ps.100; Luke 8:4-15 People came to Jesus There is the soil and the seed. There is the sower. What happens if we focus on the sower and that generous scattering of seeds? Talk with the Sower, the Farmer, about the seeds that have been planted in you. What is thriving? Putting down […]
Friday 18 September
1 Timothy 6:2-12; Ps. 49; Luke 8:1-3 With Jesus went certain women I love this small window into the life of Jesus. The women are named! They are daring, strong, loving, counter-cultural in their accompanying of Jesus. How Jesus must have appreciated and enjoyed their steadfast companionship as their desire to serve deepened. This was […]
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