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Thursday 26 May

St. Philip Neri, priest Acts 18:1-8; Psalm 98; John 16:16-20 Big-picture joy Jesus is always drawing his disciples out of themselves and their way of thinking. He draws them up into himself and his way of thinking and loving. They loved Jesus in a way that somehow veiled the bigger picture of his life. They […]

Thursday 26 May

St Philip Neri Philippians 4:4-9; Ps 33; John 17:20-26 The Letter to the Philippians counsels that “if there is anything you need, pray for it, asking God for it with thanksgiving.” This advice is to Christians assembled in church. Imagine hearing the ardent prayer ‘of one of your own’ in need. It wouldn’t be easy […]