Verbum Dei

Tuesday 1st of September “The Spirit reaches even the depths of God 1 Corinthians 2:10-16 Whose wisdom are we seeking? This is the question Paul invites us to consider today. We live in a world where information and answers are

Wednesday 2nd of September “Salvation comes to the house of Zacchaeus.” Luke 19:1-10 Today we are invited to meditate on this beautiful encounter between Jesus and Zacchaeus. Some days, we are like Zacchaeus, eager not only to get a glimpse

Thursday 3rd of September “They left everything and followed him.” Luke 5:1-11 In today’s reading, Jesus invites Simon to trust him, and ‘put out into deep water’. Astonished by the catch of fish, he leaves everything to follow Jesus. Are

Friday 4th of September “The Lord alone is our judge.” 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Whose opinion of us do we value – our family’s, our friends’ or our boss’s opinion? St Paul tells us, “The Lord alone is our judge.” We

Saturday 5th of September “What do you have that was not given to you?” 1 Corinthians 4:6-15 Karl Keating quotes that “All are redeemed, but not all are saved”. In today’s passage, St. Paul reminds us not to be proud

Sunday 6th of September Your only debt should be the debt of mutual love. Romans 13:8-10 In today’s reading, St Paul invites us to reflect on the greatest debt we have: the debt to love. We may often think our

Monday 7th of September “Is it against the law on the sabbath to save life?” Luke 6:6-11 Today’s passage invites us to consider the balance between following religious regulations and showing compassion to others in need. Jesus’ actions in this

Tuesday 25th of August “Clean the inside of the cup first, so that the outside may become clean.” Matthew 23:23-26 Jesus today addresses the problem of inconsistency in the heart, particularly as he sees it in the Pharisees, who were

Wednesday 26th of August “You are the sons of those who murdered the prophets.” Matthew 23:27-32 When we rush into decisions, act without self-awareness, disregard rules or handle things carelessly, we open the door to unwanted consequences. This behaviour often

Thursday 27th of August St Monica “You have been enriched in many ways in Christ.” 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 In today’s reading, St Paul reminds us of the importance of gratitude and thanksgiving. God may not give us everything we want,