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Power can be used to control and oppress others, or it can used to heal and liberate. Jesus as the suffering servant offers a model for all those who wield power. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Saturday of week 15 of ordinary time can be found here. Monday will seeContinue reading “Power as service”

The essence of faith is not blind adherence to rules or traditions but a living relationship with God and a desire to good. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Friday of week 15 of ordinary time can be found here. Have you ever heard stories of people religiously following the directionsContinue reading “Mercy not sacrifice”

Jesus invites us to come to him with all our burdens and he promises to help us bear the load. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Thursday of week 15 of ordinary time can be found here. Imagine that a person goes to the local garden centre to buy a largeContinue reading “Sharing the burden”

Life is full of so many concerns and distractions that it can be easy to overlook where God at work among us. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Tuesday of the 15th week of ordinary time can be found here. A famous psychology experiment once took place in which a groupContinue reading “Noticing God”

Faith is more than following certain rituals – it demands action which seeks to make a difference to the world around us. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Monday of week 15 of ordinary time can be found here. Gym owners and personal trainers often report two moments in the yearContinue reading “Faith in action”

Thomas’ request to see the wounds of the risen Jesus enables us both to understand that Jesus is truly God, but also that he still bears the scars of the Cross. As a wounded God he stands with all those who are wounded in the world today. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass.Continue reading “The wounded God”

Christians are called to proclaim God’s word to the world, regardless of how unpopular this might be. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Thursday of week 13 of ordinary time can be found here. What is your reaction when the smoke alarm goes off at home, or the fire alarm soundsContinue reading “Proclaiming God’s word”

Storms can often assail us in life, whether it be a personal crisis or global events. The Gospel reminds us that Jesus is always with us in the midst of the storm and will lead us to a place of calm. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Tuesday of the 13thContinue reading “Weathering the storms”