11 July. Saint Benedict, patron of Europe
11 July. Saint Benedict, patron of Europe
11 July. Saint Benedict, patron of Europe
10 July. Monday, Week 14
There is much good news in today’s Gospel. We’re told we can bring all our troubles to Jesus and find rest. God will make our burden light. We praise God for the care promised us.
09 July. 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
08 July. Saturday, 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