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The Christian life has a different conception of wisdom to the world. What appears like foolishness – preparing for the coming of the Lord, for example – is actually a sign of holy wisdom. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Friday of week 21 of ordinary time (memorial of St Augustine,Continue reading “Wisdom v foolishness”

Waiting can be frustrating; we can see it as a waste of time. Or we can use the time while we are waiting for something productively, to continue our faithful following of God. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Thursday of week 21 of ordinary time (memorial of St Monica) canContinue reading “Faithful waiting”

We all have a role to play in the life of the Church. Just because what we do maybe unseen, it doesn’t mean it isn’t important. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Wednesday of week 21 of ordinary time can be found here. According to official statistics, around 34 million peopleContinue reading “The unseen work”

Often in life we worry about things that we can’t really affect. Better instead to worry – or be concerned – about things we can influence, such as whether we are faithfully following God. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Tuesday of the 21st week of ordinary time can be foundContinue reading “What’s the use in worrying?”

Sometimes we might think “climbing the greasy pole” or advancing in terms of our status, is the mark of success. However, St Bartholomew shows that being in the background yet faithful is just as worthwhile. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for the Feast of St Bartholomew can be found here. OnContinue reading “Not the greasy pole!”

Sometimes we forget things – birthdays, anniversaries, appointments. But we can forget bigger things, like our commitment to God. However, he always remembers his promises to us, and is always faithful. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Friday of week 19 of ordinary time (Memorial of St Maximilian Kolbe, martyr) canContinue reading “Remembering what matters”

Ezekiel prophesies about the people of Israel being taken into exile in Babylon. We can become estranged from God and each other through sin, a form of spiritual exile. God never tires of seeking to bring the lost home, and we should do likewise. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for ThursdayContinue reading “Bringing the lost home”

Jesus acknowledges that relationships may sometimes be strained or even broken. He encourages us to seek reconciliation when this happens. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Wednesday of week 19 of ordinary time can be found here. The 18th century English poet Alexander Pope famously declared: “To err is human, toContinue reading “What is broken can be restored”

Jesus challenges popular ideas of what it means to be “great”. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Tuesday of week 19 of ordinary time (memorial of St Clare) can be found here. “Who is the greatest?” It’s a question asked today by the disciples, and it’s a question that’s been askedContinue reading “Who is the greatest?”