Month: July 2023

Monday 31st of July “The smallest of all seeds grows into the biggest shrub of all.” Matthew 13:31-35 In today’s reading, Jesus compared “the kingdom of God to a mustard seed. Jesus says that even though it is the smallest of

Sunday 30th of July  “He sells everything he owns and buys the field.” Matthew 13:44-46 Today, Jesus reminds us to focus on the treasure that is eternal life: to live with God forever. When we live our life with the awareness

Saturday 29th of July  “Martha works; Mary listens.” Luke 10:38-42 In this passage, we see the contrast between Martha and Mary as Jesus visited them. Mary sat at his feet whilst Martha was on her feet preparing. Mary listened to

Friday 28th of July  “The man who hears the word and understands it yields a rich harvest” Matthew 13:18-23 What is it that prevents us from bearing fruit in our lives? Jesus tells us today that to yield a rich

Thursday 27th of July “Prophets and holy men longed to hear what you hear.” Matthew 13:10-17  Jesus often spoke in parables to convey a deeper message. Those with open hearts like the disciples and those in Jesus’ inner circle, were able

Wednesday 26th of July “A Sower went out to sow.” Matthew 13:1-9 We know that in all the situations that we are going through, Jesus is always there with us to guide us. however, at times we might this is

Tuesday 25th of July St James “Can you drink the cup that I am going to drink?’ Matthew 20: 20-28 Today is the feast of St James, whose mother asked Jesus for honour for her sons in the reading. Jesus

Monday 24th of July “There is something greater than Solomon here.” Matthew 12:38-42 Today we reflect upon the identity of Jesus. Jesus, our Saviour, is greater than Jonah, who led the people to conversion, and greater than the wisdom of Solomon.

Sunday 23rd of July “Let them both grow till the harvest.” Matthew 13:24-43 Those of us who like to garden are forever attending to the weeds that seem to appear overnight. And the temptation is to get rid of the weeds,

Saturday 22nd of July “Mary, go and find the brothers and tell them.” John 20:1-2,11-18 We often share our bad or difficult news with others, but are we as ready to share the good news? We may need reminding that