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Sometimes we can think of ourselves as insignificant compared to the vastness of the universe. The Feast of the Birthday of Mary shows that God knows, loves, and has a purpose for each of us. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary can be foundContinue reading “Our place in the universe”

Small actions can have a big impact, both for good and bad, like yeast working in dough. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Monday of week 23 of ordinary time can be found here. On 1 December 1955, a woman called Rosa Parks, who happened to be Black, was travelling homeContinue reading “What kind of yeast?”

Being a Christian can be viewed as a foolish endeavour by many. What do today’s readings have to say.? Fr Dean reflects on today’s readings from Mass.

We can only pass on what we have already received. So what does this mean for Christian teaching and preaching? Fr Dean reflects on today’s readings from Mass.

In the story of John the Baptist’s beheading, Herod looks like the strong one, but John shows us where true strength lies. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for the memorial of the Beheading of John the Baptist can be found here. Imagine that you are watching a game of chess. OneContinue reading “True strength”

The Christian life has a different conception of wisdom to the world. What appears like foolishness – preparing for the coming of the Lord, for example – is actually a sign of holy wisdom. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Friday of week 21 of ordinary time (memorial of St Augustine,Continue reading “Wisdom v foolishness”

Waiting can be frustrating; we can see it as a waste of time. Or we can use the time while we are waiting for something productively, to continue our faithful following of God. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Thursday of week 21 of ordinary time (memorial of St Monica) canContinue reading “Faithful waiting”

We all have a role to play in the life of the Church. Just because what we do maybe unseen, it doesn’t mean it isn’t important. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Wednesday of week 21 of ordinary time can be found here. According to official statistics, around 34 million peopleContinue reading “The unseen work”

Often in life we worry about things that we can’t really affect. Better instead to worry – or be concerned – about things we can influence, such as whether we are faithfully following God. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Tuesday of the 21st week of ordinary time can be foundContinue reading “What’s the use in worrying?”

Sometimes we might think “climbing the greasy pole” or advancing in terms of our status, is the mark of success. However, St Bartholomew shows that being in the background yet faithful is just as worthwhile. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for the Feast of St Bartholomew can be found here. OnContinue reading “Not the greasy pole!”