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”