Weekly Reading Archives

Monday 29th of May “They all gave themselves to constant prayer with one mind…with some women and Mary, the mother of Jesus.” Acts 1:12-14 The first disciples are gathered with Mary in prayer as they wait for the coming of

Sunday 28th of May  “They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak.” Acts 2:1-11 Today we celebrate the great feast of Pentecost, the birth of the Church and the coming of the Holy Spirit. Fifty days after

Saturday 27th of May  “This disciple is the one who vouches for these things and we know that his testimony is true.” John 21:20-25 How often do we believe a rumour? Jesus told his disciples one thing – what he

Friday 26th of May “Feed my lambs, feed my sheep.” John 21:15-19  Jesus tells Peter that he will be led in a new path, one that is unfamiliar to him. And he will be led to a place where he

Thursday 25th of May “Father, may they be completely one” John 17:20-26  In today’s reading, Jesus’ own prayer is for all of humanity to be one. To be united in heart and mind, just as Jesus is united to the Father.

Wednesday 24th of May Our Lady, Help of Christians “Woman, this is your son.” John 19:25-27 Today we celebrate the solemnity of Mary’s Help of Christians. What a gift it is that Jesus gave us his mother to be our

Tuesday 23rd of May John 17:1-11 “Father, it is time for you to glorify me.” The person who received the most adulation in Jesus’ time was the Roman emperor. He thought that he was a God, but there is a

Monday 22nd of May  “Be brave, for I have conquered theworld.” John 16:29-33 Jesus calls on us to “take courage” and “be brave” because he has already conquered the world! How important are these words for us? Jesus is constantly

Sunday 21st of May The Ascension of Jesus “Go and Make disciples of all nations.” Matthew 28:16-20 Today we celebrate the feast of the Ascension, the moment Jesus was taken up to heaven. This feast has two elements. On the

Saturday 20th of May  “The Father loves you for loving me and believing that I came from God.” John 16:23-28 Jesus assures us of God’s love. Do we recognise how much God loves and delights in his son Jesus and