About today Readings Zechariah 2: 5-9, 14-15. The Lord will keep us like a shepherd guarding his flock – Jeremiah 31: 10-13. Luke 9: 43-45. We are called beyond our complacency Sometimes, maybe even often, what Jesus has to say is troubling. It is uncomfortable, of course, but sometimes in prayer we have to allow … Read more
3. Abigail: Courage to act quickly Sometimes we need the courage to act quickly to do the right thing. Knowing when to act instead of standing by and doing nothing is important. It is also important that we do the right thing when we act. We don’t want to think, “I should or shouldn’t have … Read more
About today Readings 26. Sunday in normal time Numbers 11: 25-29. The Lord’s commandments delight the heart – Psalm 18 (19): 8, 10, 12-14. James 5: 1-6. Mark 9: 38-43, 45, 47-48. Whoever is not against us is for us “Tell us, Lord, who have you welcomed?between the one and the other? ‘‘A sinful woman, … Read more
The prayers of the righteous One of the most amazing facts about prayer is that prayer works. Prayer is not just an abstract principle or theological teaching. Prayer is not a religious placebo – something believers do to make themselves feel better, but ultimately has no power. Prayer affects the world. Prayer changes things in … Read more
About today Readings St. Vincent de Paul Zechariah 8: 1-8. The Lord will rebuild Zion and appear in all his glory – Psalm 101 (102): 16-21, 29, 22-23. Luke 9: 46-50. We pray that God will find a way to use our abilities Almost by definition, humility is not something people brag about. However, a … Read more
It comes every year, the end of the summer season and the transition into autumn. For some it is a pumpkin-all time, but for teachers it means preparation to teach young minds. Teachers need our prayer and support more than ever. COVID has changed so much of what it means for teachers to train students, … Read more
About today Readings St. Wenceslas; Ss Laurence Ruiz & Cc Zechariah 8: 20-23. God is with us – Psalm 86 (87). Luke 9: 51-56. Jesus, you are always misunderstood In today’s gospel we see you as an ordinary wanderer who suffers the human disappointment of being turned away from a village because of racial prejudice. … Read more
4. A prayer of reconciliation between friends Lord God, you see what happened in this friendship. Your word teaches me that a true friend loves at all times. Oh, Father God, my heart is heavy. I ask you to search my heart and show me everything that I have done that has hurt my friend’s … Read more
About today Readings Ss Michael, Gabriel & Raphael Daniel 7: 9-10, 13-14. I will sing your praises before the eyes of the angels, Lord – Psalm 137 (138): 1-5. John 1: 47-51. Bless the Lord, all of you his angels Alleluia, alleluia!Bless the Lord, all his angels,his ministers doing his will.Alleluia! Today’s readings have such … Read more
A prayer for all of our tears Dear jesus, Today I cry tears that mean a hundred things at the same time, happy and sad and desperate and hopeful. I trust that if you catch them, you will sort them out, hear and answer every prayer they represent. I cry for those left behind, for … Read more