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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”

In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers how we find direction in life. Is it best to assume that we are in control of where we are going, or should we look elsewhere? Readings for Saturday of week 33 of Ordinary Time: 1 Maccabees 6.1-13; Psalm 9.2-4, 6, 16, 19; LukeContinue reading “The best sat nav”

In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers the concept of a spiritual spring clean as a way of reconnecting with God. Readings for Friday in the 33rd week of Ordinary Time: 1 Maccabees 4.36-37, 52-29; 1 Chronicles 29.10, 11-12; Luke 19.45-48 Having a good clear-out of a room or even theContinue reading “A spring clean – in winter?!”

In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richards considers the challenges that we face as people of faith in today’s world. These are not so very different from the challenges faced by people centuries ago. The question remains: how do we respond? Readings for Thursday in 33rd week of Ordinary Time: 1 MaccabeesContinue reading “Facing a challenge”

In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers the risks that people have taken because of their faith in God. What are we prepared to risk for him? Readings for Tuesday of 33rd week of Ordinary Time: 2 Maccabees 6.18-31; Psalm 3.2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Luke 19.1-10 Are you a risk taker? SomeContinue reading “Running the risk”

In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers how prayer can be likened to heckling God – and he doesn’t seem to mind at all! Readings for Monday in the 33rd week of Ordinary Time: 1 Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-64; Psalm 119.53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; Luke 18.35-43 Heckling inContinue reading “Have a good heckle”