31 January, 2020. Friday of Week 3
In the providence of God, what seems small and insignificant can bring benefits beyond our expectations.
30 January, 2020. Thursday of Week 3
We must not hide the light of our faith. On the other hand, we are not to parade our piety. What is needed is a quiet faithfulness, to give glory to God…
29 January, 2020. Wednesday of Week 3
The underlying message remains: Look beyond the obstacles, the set-backs, the disappointments; God is at work in Jesus, and the harvest will be great in the end…
28 January, 2020. Tuesday of Week 3
The quality of his disciples does not depend on rank or position, talents or financial resources, but on being devoted to the will of God…
27 January, 2020. Monday of Week 3
Christian unity does not come from dominance over other churches, but from a rediscovery and celebration of what binds us together…
Presider’s Page for 26 January (Third Sunday in Ordinary Time)
The people that walked in darkness has seen a great light: Jesus, the light of the world, walks among us, preaching a message of repentance. We gather to listen to him, to share the bread of life and to prepare to go out and build up his kingdom.
26 January, 2020. 3rd Sunday, Year A
He had taken to drink and lost his way, and was now homeless. It was a shock to Leonardo, and a prod to conversion for the man who modeled as Judas…
25 January, 2020. The Conversion of St Paul, apostle (Feast)
In a moment of miraculous insight, Saul came to know that the Jesus who had been crucified was alive in some new way, that he now lived in another reality.
24 January, 2020. Friday of Week 2
These twelve were to be his regular companions, following him each day, noting all that he did and said. Then he sent them out to preach and to heal, actively sharing in his own mission…
23 January, 2020. Thursday of Week 2
We can identify with the people who made their way to Jesus. We all need him, because what he offers is not available from any other source…
22 January, 2020. Wednesday of Week 2
Our Christian calling is not to be served, but to serve (Mark 10:45) and spend our lives in loving service. We must all join in Jesus’ work of serving others…
21 January, 2020. Tuesday of Week 2
Sunday is not so much the day of total rest as the day we keep free to do God’s work, responding to the needs of others and the call they make on us…
20 January, 2020. Monday of Week 2
The metaphor of marriage illustrates how our community is united with God. The Lord Jesus is like our faithful spouse…
Presider’s Page for 19 January (Second Sunday in Ordinary Time)
The Christmas Season ended last Sunday, and we have entered Ordinary Time, moving slowly from winter towards spring. The season of Lent begins on the 26th February: between now and then, we learn a little more each Sunday about the life and teachings of Jesus, as St Matthew recorded them.
19 January, 2020. 2nd Sunday (Year A)
An honest stock-taking of ourselves may unveil the selfish motives that often direct our actions…
18 January, 2020. Saturday of Week 1 in Ordinary Time
It is not that Jesus chooses only the riff-raff to become apostles. He sees the value and potential in people whom others too quickly discard…
17 January, 2020. Friday of Week 1 in Ordinary Time
The image of the four men carrying their friend to Jesus is a powerful call to be helpful where we can…
16 January, 2020. Thursday of Week 1 in Ordinary Time
In healing the leper, Jesus not only spoke to him, but touched him. In this, he did what no one else would do…
15 January. Wednesday of Week 1, Ordinary Time
Though his miracles were praised by all, his retiring to pray alone was not so well accepted. Even his friends didn’t think much of it.
14 January, 2020. Tuesday of Week 1 in Ordinary Time
We need those invisible impulses of grace to live as fully as we should and do our share in what needs to be done….