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In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers how God is always calling us to new adventures in his service, and never to stand still Readings for 20 December: Isaiah 7.10-14; Psalm 24.1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Luke 1.26-38. Text of readings can be found here. For many of us, the approach of ChristmasContinue reading “Moving forward with God”

In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers how God so often uses something which seems ordinary – such as the birth of a child – to achieve something amazing. Readings for 19 December: Judges 13.2-7, 24-25; Psalm 71.3-4, 5-6, 16-17; Luke 1.5-25. Text of readings can be found here. The newsContinue reading “Ordinary and miraculous”

In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers how God’s hope is often revealed through difficulty and trials, rather than perfection Readings for 18 December: Jeremiah 23.5-8; Psalm 72.1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Matthew 1.18-24. Text of readings can be found here. You can blame it on Christmas movies, the John Lewis TV advert,Continue reading “Hope through difficulty”

In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers what it means truly to accept God’s way for our lives. Readings for Tuesday of the third week of Advent: Zephaniah 3.1-2, 9-13; Psalm 34.2-3, 6-7, 17-18, 19, 23; Matthew 21.28-32. Text of readings can be found here. One of the many banes ofContinue reading “An inner conversion”

In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers the importance of making up our minds in relation to the things of God, even when this is difficult. Readings for Monday of the third week of Advent: Numbers 24.2-7, 15-17a; Psalm 25.4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Matthew 21.23-27. Text of readings can be found here.Continue reading “Choosing the right way”

in today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers how God reaches out to us in love and helps us when we are in need. Readings for Saturday of the 1st week of Advent: Isaiah 30.19-21, 23-26; Psalm 146.2-4, 5-6; Matthew 9.35-10.1, 5a, 6-8. Text of readings can be found here. I rememberContinue reading “God’s compassion and help”

In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers how we can trust in God’s promises revealed to us in the Bible. Readings for Friday of the 1st week of Advent: Isaiah 29.17-24; Psalm 27.1, 4, 13-14; Matthew 9.27-31. Text of readings can be found here. Fans of a lower-league sports team needContinue reading “Trusting God’s promises”

In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers the relationship between our words and actions. Which is harder, and which is more effective? Readings for Thursday of the 1st week of Advent: Isaiah 26.1-6; Psalm 118,1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Matthew 7.21, 24-27. Text of readings can be found here. Whenever a gameContinue reading “Words and actions”

In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers how we can have faith in God’s vision for a world where all of nature is at peace and in harmony. Readings for Tuesday of the 1st week of Advent: Isaiah 11.1-10; Psalm 72.1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Luke 10.21-24. Text of readings can beContinue reading “Faith in God’s vision”

In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers what happens when someone usually considered an outsider shows profound insights and is welcomed in. How can we learn from such people? Readings for Monday of the 1st week of Advent: Isaiah 4.2-6; Psalm 122.1-4, 8-8; Matthew 8.5-11. Text of readings can be foundContinue reading “From outsider to insider”