Weekly Reading Archives

Wednesday 21st of August “Why be envious because I am generous?” Matthew 20:1-16 Sometimes, we struggle with the idea of generosity. We worry about being taken advantage of, giving in to demands, or compromising our own needs for the needs of

Monday 12th of August  “They will put the Son of Man to death.” Matthew 17:22-27 This passage reminds us that our lives will not end in death. If we live in Christ, we shall also rise with Him. We may be

Sunday 11th of August “Forgive each other as readily as God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:30-5:2 Today, we are invited to reflect on the kind of relationship we have with others. St Paul, in his letter to the Ephesians, encourages his community

Saturday 10th of August  “God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:6-10 St. Paul calls on us to be generous with our brothers and sisters, for “God loves a cheerful giver.” When we give to others, it often implies sacrifice

Friday 9th of August “Anyone who loses his life for my sake will find it.” Matthew 16:24-28 We are reminded in this passage that it is not a smooth ride to follow Jesus. That it takes sacrifice. What is it

Thursday 8th of August Saint Mary of the Cross (MacKillop) “Be clothed in love.” Colossians 3:12-17 St Paul writing to the Colossians assures them that God has chosen them and loves them. He encourages them to take on the qualities

Wednesday 7th of August  “You shall be rebuilt, virgin of Israel.” Jeremiah 31:1-7 Regardless of our feelings of vulnerability, unworthiness, or fragility, Jesus’ love remains constant and unconditional. He desires to rebuild and transform us into better versions of ourselves. All

Tuesday 6th of August The Transfiguration of the Lord  “This is my Son, the Beloved.” Mark 9:2-10 Peter, James and John must have felt very privileged. Jesus chose them as his closest disciples to share an intimate experience. Jesus was

Monday 29th of July Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus “Martha works; Mary listens.” Luke 10:38-42 Jesus spoke to Mary and Martha as He did because at one time or another we are all like Martha. Life is so busy it’s

Sunday 28th of July “The feeding of the five thousand.” John 6:1-15 In today’s gospel, Jesus sits down to take a breather with the disciples. However, his break did not last long. We are told that when Jesus saw a