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Tuesday 2 August
Jeremiah 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22; Ps 102; Matthew 14:22-36 Your Eucharistic Kingdom Come The heading of this reflection is the motto of the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament. Peter Julian Eymard was a member of the Society of Mary for 14 years before founding the Blessed Sacrament Fathers. It is our prayer and pastoral activity that […]
Going with God Love One Another
“And hospitality do not forget: for by this some, being not aware of it, have entertained angels.” Hebrews 13:2 Lyon was one of the last places I visited on my pilgrimage through France. I stayed at the Centre Jean Bosco which is about a minute’s walk from the exquisite Notre Dame de Fourvière, a World […]
Sunday 19 June
Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time Zechariah 12:10-11, 13:1; Ps. 63; Galatians 3:26-29; Luke 9:18-24 Love and the cross Zechariah prophesied that God will pour out his spirit of kindness and prayer, but then goes on to speak about one who is pierced, mourned as for the loss of an only child. Christ is the kindness […]
The Prayer of the Faithful
The sacrament of Baptism produces a variety of effects in the person receiving the sacrament. The Catholic Catechism declares, ‘Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn […]
Monday 25 April
ANZAC DAY Wisdom 3:1-9; Ps 116; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25; John 12:23-28 Gratitude and renewed commitment Today is a day for deep reflection and prayer. We remember with gratitude those who have given their lives in war and conflicts so that we might have the possibility of peace – and we reflect that we still have […]
PRAYER – Who? Me!!
When Jesus spoke of prayer he addressed all of his disciples. It was not merely to the apostles or to the holy women who followed him. And his insistence on prayer in the lives of his followers was so often repeated we would be wise to give it some thought. And, having considered prayer in […]
Saturday 5 March
Hosea 5:15-6:6, Ps 51, Luke 18:9-14 Dealing with pride Pride hardens my heart and hinders my growth in virtue. The prophet speaks of knowledge of God. Jesus Christ teaches that true love of God has something to do with knowing my pride and bringing it before God. The love of the tax collector is humble […]
Monday 8 February
1Kings 8:1-7,9-13, Ps.132, Mark 6:53-56 Prayer People flocked to Jesus because they wanted something from him. Do we only, or mostly, pray when we need something from God? God welcomes our prayers for our personal needs and the needs of others, but petition is only one aspect of prayer. If we are to live in […]
Saturday 6 February
Waitangi Day 1 Kgs.2:1-4,10-12, Cant. 1Chron., Mark 6:7-13 Praying for Ourselves A valuable lesson on prayer in today’s 1st Reading. What should I pray for when I am praying for myself? Our personal needs (or wants?) tend to be predominant. and, of course, our loving and compassionate God welcomes and responds to our many requests. […]
Wednesday 3 February
2 Sam.24:2, 9-17, Ps.32, Mark 6:1-16 The Humanity of Jesus Despite his growing reputation, the Nazarenes couldn’t believe in Jesus because he was, after all, just one of their local lads. He was Joe and Mary’s son. Worked in his Dad’s carpentry shop. Doesn’t this all show how truly human Jesus was and isn’t that […]
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