07 July. Friday, Week 13
07 July. Friday, Week 13
07 July. Friday, Week 13
06 July. Thursday, Week 13
05 July. Wednesday, Week 13
04 July. Tuesday, Week 13
Saint Oliver Plunkett, bishop and martyr 1st Reading: Genesis 18:1-15 Abraham’s three visitors, beside the oaks of Mamre The Lord appeared to Abraham by the oaks of Mamre, as he sat at the entrance of his tent in the heat of the day. He looked up and saw three men standing near him. When he…
03 July. Saint Thomas, Apostle
We’re told in today’s readings that hospitality is a gift that brings a great reward. As we gather to thank God for the many gifts we’ve received, we ask for the grace to be hospitable to the visitors who will come our way this summer.
In the Eucharist we welcome Jesus Christ into our lives, and are also welcomed by him, strengthened for our journey. With his grace, we try to extend the same welcome to others whose lives touch our own. 1st Reading: 2 Kings 4:8ff A woman welcomed Elisha, recognising him for a holy man of God One…
30 June, 2017. Friday of Week 12
29 June, 2017. Ss Peter and Paul, Apostles
28 June, 2017. Wednesday of Week 12
27 June, 2017. Tuesday of Week 12
26 June, 2017. Monday of Week 12
Opening Comment Now that Easter and all the feasts that follow it have been celebrated, the journey through the ‘Sundays of the year’ starts again. From now until next Advent, we will listen to St Matthew’s Gospel each Sunday, and discover Jesus through the eyes of Matthew, the tax collector who was chosen to be…
25 June, 2017. 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading: Isaiah 49:1-6 The Lord called me before I was born; in my mother’s womb he named me Listen to me, O coastlands, pay attention, you peoples from far away! The Lord called me before I was born, while I was in my mother’s womb he named me. He made my mouth like a…
23 June, 2017. The Sacred Heart of Jesus
Saint Paulinus, bishop; Saints John Fisher and Thomas More 1st Reading: 2 Corinthians 11:1-11 Paul asks for their patience; he will not be a financial burden to them I wish you would bear with me in a little foolishness. Do bear with me! I feel a divine jealousy for you, for I promised you in…
21 June, 2017. Wednesday, Week 11
20 June, 2017. Tuesday, Week 11