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Every saint has a past

He has exalted the lowly,” sang Mary of her own life and all that God is doing in the world. In today’s reflection from the Daily Mass Readings we explore what it means for the humble to be exalted.

Watching the world go by

How do we view others who pass through our lives, those people we see from a distance? Do we make snap judgements about them? It’s what we explore in today’s reflection from the Daily Mass Readings.

Like a mother hen

Each of us has longings and desires. Jesus longs for us. He desires to gather us in, like a mother hen, so that we can be close to him.

The table is set

Our lives are already filled with so many of God’s gifts and blessings but we can easily take them for granted.

Known by our names

As we celebrate the life and witness of the apostles, Simon and Jude, we are reminded that each of us is known by God by name.

What to do?

In today’s homily, Fr Dean explores what it means to do the right thing, even when others think the opposite!

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”