2024 Silent Retreat – “Open My Eyes to See”
2022-10-20 Reading 3
Thursday 20th of Oct Matthew 18:21-19:1 ‘How often must I forgive my brother?’ In today’s reading, Jesus explains how we are to forgive, not just seven times, but seventy-seven times. By this, he means an unlimited number of times, just
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Wednesday 19th of Oct John 12:24-26 “If a grain of wheat falls on the ground and dies, it yields a rich harvest.” God has created each one of us for a purpose, with love, wisdom, talents, skills, and passion. And
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7. Monday 31st of Oct Luke 14:12-14 “Do not invite those who might be able to invite you back.” Jesus challenges us about our guest list. Jesus often dined with the poor, crippled, sinners and those who were isolated in
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6. Sunday 30th of Oct Luke 19:1-10 “Salvation comes to the house of Zacchaeus.” Our Gospel today is one that we are all familiar with: the encounter between Jesus and Zacchaeus. Even though it is familiar to us, we are
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5. Saturday 29th of Oct Luke 14:7-11 “Everyone who exalts himself shall be humbled.” Jesus encourages us to choose differently and respond to him rather than follow our own plans or desires or inclinations. He shows us that humility is
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4. Friday 28th of Oct Feast of Simon and Jude Luke 6:12-19 “Jesus chooses his twelve apostles.” Jesus was about to make the important decision about the choice of his twelve apostles, something that could have repercussions for all humanity
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3. Thursday 27th of Oct Ephesians 6:10-20 “Put on God’s armour and resist the devil.” In today’s reading, Paul reminds us that as Christians, we are in a spiritual battle. Our struggle is not with flesh and blood but with
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1. Tuesday 25th of Oct Luke 13: 18-21 “The kingdom of God is like the yeast that leavened three measures of flour.” Jesus was very practical with His parables. He spoke about everyday things that his listeners could understand. They
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Wednesday 26th of Oct Luke 13:22-30 “The last shall be first and the first last.” Not everything comes easy in life, and the more we make an effort, the more it pays off, whether it is work, study, love or