Daily Reflections … Fire in the heart of Jesus – Thursday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time – “I came to cast fire upon the earth; and would that it were already kindled! I have a baptism to be baptised with; and how I am constrained until it is accomplished!” (Luke 12:49-50) Let us try … Read moreThursday, 21st October
Daily Reflections … Persevering in faith – Wednesday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time – “Every one to whom much is given, of him will much be required; and of him to whom men commit much they will demand the more.” (Luke 12:48) Usually these words fill me with determination, a desire to truly … Read moreWednesday, 20th October
Daily Reflections … Collaborating with Jesus – Tuesday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time – “Be dressed for action and have your lamps lit; be like those who are waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet … If he comes during the middle of the night, or near dawn, and finds them [alert], … Read moreTuesday, 19th October
Daily Reflections … Dream of a missionary Church – Feast of St Luke – “The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest.” (Luke 10:2) I am praying into this reading after a week of meetings in the first Assembly of … Read moreMonday, 18th October
Daily Reflections … The key is God’s love – Memorial of St Teresa of Jesus – “[E]ven the hairs of your head are all counted.” (Luke 12:7) Knowing God’s love is the key to understanding everything. God’s love unlocks the mysteries of our existence. It gives us the state of mind and the steadiness of … Read moreFriday, 15th October
Daily Reflections … Against hypocrisy – Thursday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time – “Woe to you! For you build the tombs of the prophets whom your ancestors killed.” (Luke 11:47) This is one of those few instances in the gospels where Jesus vents his anger against the hypocrisy of the religious leaders. Jesus … Read moreThursday, 14th October
Daily Reflections … Our God saves – Wednesday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time – “Woe to you Pharisees! For you love to have the seat of honour in the synagogues and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces. Woe to you! For you are like unmarked graves, and people walk over them … Read moreWednesday, 13th October
Daily Reflections … Living with integrity – Tuesday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time – While he was speaking, a Pharisee invited him to dine with him; so he went in and took his place at the table. The Pharisee was amazed to see that he did not first wash before dinner. Then the Lord said … Read moreTuesday, 12th October
Daily Reflections … Sign of Jonah – Monday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time – As the crowds increased, Jesus said, “This is a wicked generation. It asks for a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.” (Luke 11:29) Jesus begins today’s gospel scolding the crowd because they seek … Read moreMonday, 11th October
Daily Reflections … The Formula of Faith – Friday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time – “[I]f it is by the finger of God that I cast out the demons, then the kingdom of God has come to you.” (Luke 11:20) There is a sense of radical surrender that Jesus asks of us in … Read moreFriday, 8th October