In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers how the martyrs from church history can inspire and encourage us today. Readings for the Feast of the Six Welsh Martyrs and their Companions: Hebrews 11.32-40; John 12.24-26 It is either deeply ironic or very appropriate that, two days after the head of theContinue reading “The witness of the martyrs”
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Seize the moment
In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers the importance of seizing the opportune moments that God provides to serve him, rather than wasting time on things that don’t really matter. Readings for Friday of Week 29 of Ordinary Time: Romans 7.18-25a; Luke 12.54-59 Whenever the conversation dries up and we areContinue reading “Seize the moment”
Jesus: meek and mild?
In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers whether the popular image of Jesus as meek and mild is really an accurate one Readings for Thursday of Week 29 of Ordinary Time: Romans 6.19-23; Luke 12.49-53 Way back in 1999 the Churches Advertising Network in the UK caused a stir with itsContinue reading “Jesus: meek and mild?”
The master who serves
In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers the extraordinary way in which Jesus, Lord and master of all that there is, stoops down to serve each one of us in love. Readings for Tuesday of the 29th week of Ordinary Time: Romans 5.12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21; Luke 12.35-38 Last month sawContinue reading “The master who serves”
The greatest treasure
In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard explores the Gospel’s view of that most worldly of subjects – money, riches and wealth Readings for Monday of the 29th week of Ordinary Time – Romans 4.20-25; Luke 12.13-21 Many people are eagerly anticipating the Chancellor’s budget which will be delivered in little overContinue reading “The greatest treasure”
What is righteousness? Beth yw cyfiawnder?
In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, given in Welsh and English, Fr Richard considers what makes us righteous before God. Readings: Romans 2.1-11; Luke 11.42-26 [Wednesday of week 28 of Ordinary Time; Memorial of St Teresa of Aliva] Tebygir yn aml mai’i Lythyr at y Rhufeiniaid yw gwaith gorau Sant Paul. Gall eiContinue reading “What is righteousness? Beth yw cyfiawnder?”
The Kingdom of God has come upon you
In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard reflects on the nature of God’s Kingdom, and the challenge inherent to all of us in being part of it. Readings: Joel 1.13-15 & 2.1-2; Luke 11.15-26 [Friday of week 27 of Ordinary Time, year 1] In today’s readings, both the prophet Joel and JesusContinue reading “The Kingdom of God has come upon you”
Preach the truth, with love
In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers the life of St John Henry Newman, and how he fiercely proclaimed the truth of the Gospel but never neglected the importance of Christian love. Readings: 2 Timothy 4.1-5; John 15.9-17 [Feast of St John Henry Newman] St John Henry Newman, whom we honourContinue reading “Preach the truth, with love”
Listen amidst the bustle
In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers the importance of listening in the midst of a busy world, and the difference this can make to our lives. Tuesday of 27th week of Ordinary Time [Our Lady of the Rosary] Readings: Jonah 3.1-10; Luke 10.38-42 In our increasingly frenetic, busy and non-stopContinue reading “Listen amidst the bustle”
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