21 November, 2019. The Presentation of Our Lady
Due to her dedication to God from an early age, Mary of Nazareth became an even greater sanctuary than God’s temple in Jerusalem…
20 November, 2019. Wednesday of Week 33
In all pre-Christian Jewish literature, this text is the clearest statement of belief in life after death. A dissident Jewish group resists the pagan lifestyle being imposed on ….
19 November, 2019. Tuesday of Week 33
To meet Jesus, Zacchaeus was willing to set aside his dignity by climbing up the sycamore tree. And Jesus is willing to dine in the house of a sinner…
18 November, 2019. Monday of Week 33
Undeterred by calls to be silent, the blind man models for us what persevering prayer looks like. It was driven by his need and his confidence in Jesus…
Presider’s Page for 17 November (Ordinary Time 33)
The readings this Sunday focus on the end of the world, though we are also reassured that people of faith have nothing to fear.
Today is World Day of the Poor, an annual day of significance established by Pope Francis in 2016.
17 November, 2019. 33rd Sunday (C)
As the church’s year is ending, we remember the ‘last things’ and in particular, the promise of Our Lord’s return. This invites us to live our lives in the light of eternity…
16 November, 2019. Saturday of Week 32
Jesus asks, “When the Son of Man comes, will he find any faith on earth?” Will some, llike the resilient widow, have persevered? Or will people have lost heart and given up?…
15 November, 2019. Friday of Week 32
Those who try to save their life at all costs, will lose it; whoever is willing to forfeit life for a noble cause, will keep it for eternity…
14 November, 2019. Thursday of Week 32
“Oh world invisible, we see thee… Inapprehensible we clutch thee.” We can miss something of great significance; even if it is right before our eyes…
13 November, 2019. Wednesday of Week 32
We need faith like that of the leper, knowing that we depend on God for life and health. Faith helps us appreciate others on the journey of life…
12 November, 2019. Tuesday of Week 32
Jesus did not endorse slavery. Rather he undermined all oppressive structures by affirming the value of all. What God has in store for us will far surpass…
11 November, 2019. Monday of Week 32
The writer of Wisdom offered an alternative schooling to that provided by the Greek philosophers. His Jewish students should have a love of righteousness…
Presider’s Page for 10 November (Ordinary Time 32)
At this time of remembrance, our dead are often in our minds. Today’s readings challenge us to believe in eternal life after death. We worship God who sustains us in this life and promises us a share in the resurrection.
• Today is Prisoners’ Sunday
10 November, 2019. 32nd Sunday (C)
With eyes of faith, we see life as a journey towards the destiny God has in store for us; for “In my Father’s house… and I am going to prepare a place for you.”
09 November, 2019. Dedication of the Lateran Basilica. Feast
How can we rekindle a spirit of joy and eagerness in our local community, to join together for worship in the house of God? …
08 November, 2019. Friday of Week 31
Paul was a tireless apostle, an international traveller,zealous preacher and prolific letter-writer, who contributed richly to our New Testament…
07 November, 2019. Thursday of Week 31
Like Jesus, we need to search for people too. Searching is one of life’s great gifts…
06 November, 2019. All the Saints of Ireland. Feast
Following the saints’ example of persevering in the race, we face the challenges of our own time, looking to Jesus the pioneer of our faith.
05 November, 2019. Tuesday of Week 31
Paul invites the Roman Christians to “Rejoice in hope.” We need to share with others, because we are “one body in Christ and members one of another.”
04 November, 2019. Monday of Week 31
Pharisees tended to eat only with their own kind, but Jesus says it would be good to include some guests from far outside their social circle…