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Running the risk

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”

Have a good heckle

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”

The witness of the martyrs

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”

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”