29 September 2026 – The holy Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael 1st Reading: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 The vision of the Ancient One and the Son of Man, in glorious splendour As I watched, thrones were set in place, and an Ancient One took his throne, his clothing was white as snow, and the hair of…
27 Sept 2026 – 26th Sunday, (A) Jesus warns that prostitutes and tax-collectors may be closer to God than their supposed betters. Social or religious standing means little in the sight of God. The parable of the two sons, neither of whom does what he says he will do, highlights the dictum that “actions speak…
21 September 2026 – Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist 1st Reading: Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-13 The Church is one body, under the leadership of the apostles I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience,…
20 Sept 2026 – 25th Sunday, (A) “Seek the Lord while he may be found.” But on the other hand, God’s mercy is beyond measure, so that even those who come late to his vineyard will be welcomed by his infinite love. We all can identify with those workers of the eleventh hour, whom the…
15 September 2026 – Our Lady of Sorrows 1st Reading: Hebrews 5:7-9 Even Jesus learned obedience through what he suffered In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his…
14 September 2026 – The Exaltation of the Holy Cross 1st Reading: Numbers 21:5-9 When the serpents bit the people, the statue of a bronze serpent brought them healing The people spoke against God and against Moses, “Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the desert? For there is no…
13 Sept 2026 – 24th Sunday, (A) It is inconsistent to celebrate our God as the Lord of compassion and love, unless we show mercy to those who have wronged us. Today’s Gospel calls us to forgive as Christ forgives us. Some of the finer minds among the Old Testament writers already perceived this connection:…
08 Sept 2026 – The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Micah 5:1-4 Now you are walled around with a wall; siege is laid against us; with a rod they strike the ruler of Israel upon the cheek. But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you…
06 Sept 2026 – 23rd Sunday, (A) We have a moral obligation to correct blatant wrongdoing, whether in the family, the workplace or society. But it is incumbent on those who have others in their care to offer correction with love and respect. The old dictum, “hate the sin but love the sinner” is a…
05 Sept 2026 – Saturday of Week 22 Optional Memorial: St Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa): the tiny woman recognized throughout the world for her work among the poorest of the poor, was beatified October 19, 2003. Among those present were hundreds of Missionaries of Charity, the order she founded in 1950, as a diocesan…
04 Sept 2026 – Friday of Week 22 Memorial: St MacNissi (Feast in Connor), Oengus MacNissi took his name from his mother Cnes or Ness. ST Patrick baptised him, allegedly, and taught him the Psalms. Chose Connor for his hermitage and later became bishop of his clan. He died early in the sixty century. 1st…
03 Sept 2026 – Thursday of Week 22 Memorial: St Gregory the Great, 540-604, Roman noble and Prefect of the City before he became a monk, then pope. Sent missions to Lombardy, Sardinia and England. Patron of musicians. 1st Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23 All things are yours, you are Christ’s, and Christ is God’s Let…
02 Sept 2026 – Wednesday of Week 22 1st Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Avoiding envy and strife; collaboration should marks God’s co-workers Brethren, I could not address you as spiritual men, but as men of the flesh, as babes in Christ. I fed you with milk, not solid food; for you were not ready for…
01 Sept 2026 – Tuesday of Week 22 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation: Pope Leo XIV has chosen “They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks” (Is 2:4) as the theme for the 2026 edition of the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, traditionally…
31 August 2026 – Monday of Week 22 Optional Memorial: St Aidan of Lindisfarne, bishop and missionary in Iona, of Irish descent. Made his HQ at Lindisfarne and died in 651. 1st Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Paul came to them in a weakened state, but still preached with the power of the Spirit When I…
30 August 2026 – 22nd Sunday, (A) Paul’s call to “present yourselves as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God,” is meant to realise our full potential. Jeremiah and Jesus cling to God’s will before all else. This is a hopeful message to all whose life is a struggle, and for whom the cross…
29 August 2026 – The Passion of Saint John the Baptist 1st Reading: Jeremiah 1:17-19 Like Jeremiah, we must speak out against domineering rulers But as for you, gird up your loins; stand up and tell them everything that I command you. Do not break down before them, or I will break you before them….
28 August 2026 – Friday of Week 21 Memorial: St Augustine, 354-430, Bishop of Hippo, a huge theological influence on the Church, especially on God’s grace. Patron of theologians. 1st Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:17-25 The mystery of the cross is wiser and stronger than us My brothers and sisters, Christ did not send me to…
27 August 2026 – Thursday of Week 21 Memorial: St Monica, 332-87, converted her husband Patricius to teh faith. Her prayers also converted her son, Augustine. Patron saint of mothers. 1st Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Paul acknowledges the Corinthians’ gifts and prays for them Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle…
26 August 2026 – Wednesday of Week 21 1st Reading: 2nd Thessalonians 3:6-10, 16-18 Disciples of Christ should work for their living and live at peace with others Now we command you, beloved, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from believers who are living in idleness and not according to…
