About today Readings Ss Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang and Cc Ezra 1: 1-6. The Lord worked miracles for us – Psalm 125 (126). Luke 8: 16-18. Let those who enter see the light Lucy: Telling us to see our light is pretty intimidating, Jesus. It’s okay with you – you’re perfect, but I’m … Read more
About today Readings Ephesians 4: 1-7, 11-13. Her message goes all over the earth – Psalm 18 (19): 2-5. Matthew 9: 9-13. Who do we invite to our table? One morning on a cold winter morning in Melbourne, I was walking down Collins Street on my way to a conference. I was shocked to see … Read more
About today Readings Ezra 9: 5-9. Blessed be God who lives forever – Tobit 13: 2, 4, 6-8. Luke 9: 1-6. Don’t take anything with you for the trip Luke says: ‘The twelve were sent to proclaim and heal the kingdom of God.’ This remains the fundamental task of every disciple in every age. So … Read more
About today Readings St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina Haggai 1: 1-8. The Lord is pleased with his people – Psalm 149: 1-6, 9. Luke 9: 7-9. Mon-Fri 1 Timothy 2: 1-8. Bless the Lord for he has heard my prayer. Ps 27 (28): 2, 7-9. Luke 7: 1-10. How do we experience Jesus in our … Read more
About today Readings Day of repentance Haggai 1:15-2: 9. Hope in God, I will praise Him, my Savior and my God – Psalm 42 (43): 1-4. Luke 9: 18-22. You are the Christ of God Haggai was a prophet dedicated to rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem after the Israelites in 520 BC. The reading from … Read more
How we see the world, our inclinations and orientations in life, our approach and viewpoints on it Iimportant issues, all of which form our basic attitude towards life. There is always a risk that the Church or one of its religious organizations such as the Jesuits will focus on celebrating a particular “year” such as … Read more
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
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
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
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