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In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers how God is continually searching for us, but also how we have a role in searching out others whom he is calling to serve him. Readings for Saturday of the first week of ordinary time (memorial of St Anthony, Bishop): 1 Samuel 9.1-4, 17-19,Continue reading “Sought out by God”

In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers the things that we wish for and desire in life. What things will lead to lasting fulfilment, and what won’t? Readings for Friday of the first week of ordinary time: 1 Samuel 8.4-7, 10-22; Psalm 89.16-17, 18-19; Mark 2.1-12. Text of readings can beContinue reading “If only …”

In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers how the essence of our faith is contained not in objects or rituals, but in the person of Jesus, who reaches out in love to those in need. Readings for Thursday in the first week of Ordinary Time: 1 Samuel 4.1-11; Psalm 44.10-11, 14-15,Continue reading “The essence of faith”

In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers how God can work through the most unlikely of circumstances – misunderstandings, distress, and confusion – to bring about his healing. Readings for Tuesday of the first week of ordinary time: 1 Samuel 1:9-20; Psalm 2:1, 4-5, 6-8; Mark 1.21-28. Text of readings canContinue reading “God works through the chaos”

In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers how Jesus needs each of us to join him in his work, just as needed the first disciples whom he called away from their fishing nets. Readings for Monday in the first week of Ordinary Time (Year 2): 1 Samuel 1.1-8; Psalm 115.12-19; MarkContinue reading “The Lord needs you”

“Our life with Christ is like a journey, which changes through the years, constantly questioning and always discovering.” Our reflection from the daily Mass.

We are in the season of revelations and by loving one another we can reveal God to others. Our reflection from the daily Mass.

“They have left their treasures behind and return richer.  Unlike the usual secrecy that surrounded their lives, they are ready to reveal what has been revealed to them”. Our reflection from the daily Mass.

“Come and See” is the simple and beautiful. invitation given to Nathanael in today’s reflection from Mass.