02 August. Friday of Week 17
They recognized him as the son of the carpenter, whose mother, Mary, and whose brothers and sisters were known to them. He is one of their own, a working man just like themselves. Yet, in ways he is not like them…
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01 August. Thursday of Week 17
Today we have the end of Exodus, as important in the Old Testament as are the gospels in the New. We conclude a major section in Matthew’s gospel, on the mystery of the kingdom of God. Both readings speak of being drawn under God’s gracious influence…
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31 July. Wednesday of Week 16
The prospect of leaving all behind to embrace something radically new…
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30 July. Tuesday of Week 17
As Moses entered this tent, the column of cloud came down to its entrance, and there…
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29 July. Saint Martha
There is a fine appraisal of Martha and Mary by Saint Augustine, in today’s Liturgy of the Hours…
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Presider’s Page for 28 July (Ordinary Time 17)
We can ask God for help whenever we need to, today or any day. We gather this Sunday to worship God who is always concerned for us.
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28 July. 17th Sunday (C)
The power of intercession for others, as an expression of love. The Gospel seems to commend both praying alone as well as in praying with others.
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27 July. Saturday of Week 16
Let both of them grow together until the harvest; and at harvest time I will tell the reapers, Collect the weeds first and bind them in bundles to be burned, but gather the wheat into my barn..
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26 July. Friday of Week 16
We need to set the Decalogue alongside the parable of the sower and the seed. Morality is essentially linked to growth and development, to bear fruits of positive goodness, as God wants of us.
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25 July. St James, apostle
Today’s feast celebrates the more prominent James, the son of Zebedee, one of the twelve apostles. This “greater” James was one of the first disciples to join Jesus, in Capernaum.
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24 July. Wednesday of Week 16
Jesus had no illusions about the frailty of humankind — he met it every day. But he also recognised great potential in many ordinary people that he met…
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23 July. St Bridget of Sweden, Patron of Europe
1st Reading: Galatians 2:19-20 It is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me For through the law I died to the law, so that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives…
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22 July. St Mary Magdalene
As one who suffered in her mental health (being rid by Jesus of her “seven demons”) Mary Magdalene probably had to endure negative responses from others. Who would want to go near a madwoman? Yet Jesus reached out to her in kindness, reached out to the real Mary,..
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Presider’s Page for 21 July (Ordinary Time 16)
As we gather for Mass today, we are challenged to be hospitable, welcoming people. We worship the God who always has a welcome for us.
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21 July. 16th Sunday (C)
This story shows Jesus in an everyday setting among people that he loved and who loved him,,,
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20 July. Saturday of Week 15
Like Jesus we have some power to cure and heal, quietly, without ostentation…
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19 July. Friday of Week 15
The Pharisees emphasised what was forbidden on the Sabbath than its purpose..
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18 July. Thursday of Week 15
The divine name, Yahweh, suggests that GOD will be continuously with his people…
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17 July. Wednesday of Week 15
Each of us is invited into this bond of trust and love between Jesus and the Father..
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16 July. Tuesday of Week 15
Although reared in the luxury of Pharao’s palace, as a young man Moses showed a keen sense of justice…