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Saturday 12 May

Acts 18:23-28; Psalm 47; John 16:23-28 Ask in my name In these few gospel verses Jesus three times repeats “ask in my name”. This makes it very clear that this is how we should pray to the Father, who will grant what we ask in the name of Jesus, so that our “joy will be […]

Friday 11 November

Wisdom 13: 1-9, Ps. 19A, Luke 17: 26-37 Living with uncertainty Perhaps Jesus was concerned that his disciples might misunderstand his words to the Pharisees in yesterday’s gospel. Yes, on one level the reign of God became present through Jesus. But much poverty, pain and suffering remain. Jesus also promises a future radically transforming moment. […]