Tag Archive for ‘life’
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 […]
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 […]
Wednesday 16 September
Sts Cornelius and Cyprian 1 Timothy 3:14-16; Ps.111; Luke 7:31-35 The household of God This Gospel describes a no-win situation. Jesus’ listeners are satisfied neither by John Baptist’s austere way of life nor the more hospitable, people-centred life of Jesus. The comings and goings of God cannot be confined. Think over how God speaks to […]
Wednesday 9 September
Colossians 3:1-11; Ps.145; Luke 6:20-26 The realm of God These words are revolutionary because they challenge our value systems. To be filled with joy or blessedness calls for a transformation from within. Listen to Jesus speak these words to you in the context of your life. Open your hands as you pray for the desire […]
Tuesday 8 September
Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary Micah 5:1-4; orRomans 8:28-30; Matthew 1:1-16, 18-23 Of her is born the Christ Read or speak slowly the whakapapa of Jesus. These are the “blood relatives” of Jesus; you are a “faith relative”. Remember how you first came to know Jesus. Let gratefulness be your prayer for the people, […]
Monday 7 September
Colossians 1:24-2:3; Ps.62; Luke 6:6-11 Christ in you Pope Francis wrote of his hope that we grow less fearful of remaining enclosed within harsh or lifeless structures. Jesus breaks through the law regarding the Sabbath. He restores someone’s hand. What is withered or diminished within you? Tell Jesus of your desire to be moved more […]
Friday 4 September
Colossians 1:15-20; Ps.100; Luke 5:33-39 Created through and for Christ Let the power of St. Paul’s word evoke the splendour of Christ in you, and the intimacy of relationship Christ offers you today. Pray a litany based on this reading from Colossians: Christ, the image of God.Christ, the Reconciler.Christ, the fullness of GodChrist, the beginning…. […]
Thursday 3 September
Colossians 1:9-14; Ps.98; Luke 5:1-11 Put out into the deep. Simon and his fishing mates have had no luck all night. Their job brings no success. Talk with Jesus about any part of your life which seems fruitless or without meaning at present. Imagine being with Simon and hearing Jesus offer another option that involves […]
Theology Books
“There is a time for everything, a time for every occupation under heaven: a time for giving birth, a time for dying, a time for planting, a time for uprooting what has been planted. a time for keeping, a time for letting go. There is a season for everything.” […]
Tuesday 1 September
22nd Week in Ordinary Time 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, 9-11; Ps.27; Luke 4:31-17 What is this word? Picture yourself among the crowd in today’s gospel. You are amazed at Jesus’ words and actions. What is the word that echoes most strongly in you as you pray with this story of someone who is trapped. Through an […]
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