Month: November 2024

Monday 25th November   “The widow’s mite  Luke 21:1-4 Jesus is challenging us to put our whole trust in God’s providence like a child who is totally dependent on his parents. Just like the poor widow, let us be ready to sacrifice what we

Sunday 24th November   Feast of Christ the King   “Yes, I am a king.”  John 18:33-37 Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. However, we know Jesus’ reign was not a political one. In Jesus’ time, the people oppressed

Saturday 23rd November  “Blessed be the Lord, my Rock!  Psalm 143(144):1-2,9-10  The first part of this psalm comprises verses from other Psalms. It is a prayer for the king on his way to battle. There are moments in our lives when we face a

Friday 22nd November  I will betroth you to myself forever.” Hosea 2:16,17,21-22   The book of Hosea is the experience of the prophet Hosea, who has an unfaithful wife, and yet he takes her back. This experience symbolises the relationship of unfaithful Israel with

Thursday 21st November    The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary   “My mother and my brothers are anyone who does the will of my Father in heaven.”  Matthew 12:46-50  In today’s reading, Jesus says that whoever does the will of God is his

Wednesday 20th November  “No-one has come back to praise God, only this foreigner.”  Luke 17:11-19   Often, we only turn to Jesus in times of trouble, e.g. when we face health or financial issues or need his help with other matters.  In our

Tuesday 19th November  “Salvation comes to the house ofZacchaeus.” Luke 19: 1-10  Why did everyone grumble and say that Zacchaeus was a sinner? Zacchaeus was rich because he was a chief tax-collector. Not only did he work for the hated Romans, who were occupying

Monday 11th of November  “If your brother does wrong, reprove him.” Luke 17:1-6 Jesus is reminding us that we live in a society that is full of things that cause us to sin. Despite our good intentions to live a holy

Sunday 10th of November  “This poor widow has put in more than all.” Mark 12:38-44 Are we giving to be seen, or are we giving from the heart? This is the question we are invited to reflect on today. What motivates

Saturday 9th of November   “Destroy this sanctuary and in three days I will raise it up.” John 2:13-22 It was made lawful to have a marketplace in the Temple’s outer court by the authority of the high priest Caiphas, And