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It can be all too easy to put off important things, such as following Jesus wholeheartedly and working for justice in the world. However, God calls us to immediate service, and will equip us for the challenge. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Monday of week 13 in ordinary time canContinue reading “Discipleship without delay”

Every nation is founded on a set of values. Jesus calls us to be faithful to God and to seek his kingdom, which means loving and caring for all, not fuelling division. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Saturday of week 11 of ordinary time can be found here. Many peopleContinue reading “The values we hold”

We can all view the same situation in different ways. As Christians we are called to look upon all people – including refugees – with the eyes of love, compassion and hospitality. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Friday of week 11 of ordinary time can be found here. Have youContinue reading “How we see the world”

The Lord’s Prayer contains some of the most radical lines in any prayer. Yet it is not just a formula of words to be recited, but also a call to action to transform the world. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Thursday of week 11 of ordinary time can be foundContinue reading “Prayer and action”

Many people are not remembered in the pages of history, especially refugees who have died seeking safety far from home. However, God knows and loves everyone; our love should extend as far as his does. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Tuesday of week 11 of ordinary time can be foundContinue reading “God knows every name”

Often in our world the rights of ordinary people get trampled over by the rich and powerful. Jesus shows us a radically different way to treat others. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Monday of the 11th week of ordinary time can be found here. A priest friend of mine onceContinue reading “Respecting everyone’s story”

Sometimes we might think that the small acts of kindness or goodness we do don’t make much difference. Yet if borne of love they can be truly transformative. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Saturday of the 9th week of ordinary time can be found here. The American poet, writer andContinue reading “Small actions, big difference”

Life as a Christian can often confound our expectations. Things do not always turn out the way we might hope or think. Yet through it all, God remains faithful. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Friday of the 9th week of ordinary time (memorial of St Boniface) can be found here.Continue reading “God of surprises”

Growing as a Christian is a bit like learning a language. Books and theory will get us so far, but to become fluent we need to live it out and use it. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Thursday of the 9th week of ordinary time can be found here. SupposeContinue reading “Learning the language of God’s love”