Tag Archive for ‘Jesus’
Tuesday 17th March
St Patrick 1Peter 4:7-11, Ps. 106, Luke 5:1-11 Each one of us has received a special grace Jesus only asked Peter to do something he understood; to go fishing. They were tired after an unsuccessful night, yet honoured Jesus by doing what seemed foolish. Like at Cana here too results are miraculous. Peter is overwhelmed […]
Monday 16th March
Isaiah 65:17-21, Ps. 30, John4:43-54 The man believed what Jesus said and started on his way. To believe in someone requires a personal decision to give that person my trust, choosing to follow their way in my daily actions. I might say I believe healthy eating is good. But I only believe in healthy eating, […]
Sunday 15th March
4th Sunday of Lent 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23, Ps 137, Ephesians 2:4-10, John 3:14-21 We are God’s work of art. When you look in the mirror do you remember those words? Try repeating them often this week. Do you recognise the one who angers or frustrates you as God’s work of art also? ‘Jesus did […]
Saturday 14th March
Hosea 5:15-6:6, Ps.51, Luke 18:9-14 Let us set ourselves to know the Lord In Hosea we hear ‘Let us set ourselves to know the Lord.’ That’s a great Lenten focus; actively seeking to know God better. Just what is revealed about God in Scripture and the teaching of the Church? Is my image of God […]
Friday 6th March
Genesis 37:3-4,12-13,17-28, Ps. 105, Matthew 21:33-43,45-46 Jesus the cornerstone Using easily understood imagery Jesus confronts the chief priests and elders. He quotes Psalm 118:22 about builders rejecting the cornerstone. It’s the first stone in a masonry foundation; all other stones align to it, so it positions the entire structure. Isaiah 28:16 states God is laying […]
Wednesday 4th March
Jeremiah 18:18-20,Ps. 31, Matthew 20:17-28 Reject the love of power – submit to the power of love Someone once said we may be the only Gospel some people ever read. Disciples are called to reject the love of power, submitting instead to the power of love. Serving in love and joy is sustainable with the […]
Monday 2nd March
Daniel 9:4-10, Ps 79, Luke 6:36-38 Lord do not deal with us according to our sins Imagine if God measured his mercy by our standards? How can I ever be as compassionate and generous as the Father? It got me thinking about ‘giving up’ for Lent. Could I give up complaining about people for Lent? […]
Crucifixion of Jesus
The stained glass window of the Crucifixion of Jesus on the front cover is part of a window designed by Beverley Shore Bennett in St Michael’s Church, Kelburn, Wellington. The whole window is shown here. The words at the lower left of the window state: a reference to Matthew 27:54 Photo Glen McCullogh
Thursday 26 February
Esther 4:17 (Esther’s Prayer); Psalm: 138; Matthew 7:7-12 Answer to prayer Esther prays to God for courage as she prepares to intercede on Israel’s behalf. For Esther, the well-being of her people comes before her own safety. There are times we will be challenged to put the welfare of others before our own safety. If […]
Wednesday 25 February
Jonah 3:1-10; Psalm: 51; Luke 11:29-32 Jesus, the sign Jonah preached God’s Word to the people of Nineveh. The people of Nineveh repented. God relented and did not bring disaster upon them. God is merciful toward those who repent of their sins. There is something greater than Jonah in the preaching of Jesus because he […]
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