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In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers what happens when someone usually considered an outsider shows profound insights and is welcomed in. How can we learn from such people? Readings for Monday of the 1st week of Advent: Isaiah 4.2-6; Psalm 122.1-4, 8-8; Matthew 8.5-11. Text of readings can be foundContinue reading “From outsider to insider”

How do we recognise the kingdom of God in our own lives? In what ways can we become signs that God’s kingdom is coming into the world?”. Today’s reflection from the daily Mass.

“It can feel impossible to stand straight and raise our heads. But even in the midst of difficulties, God is with us”. Today’s reflection from the daily Mass.

Whilst we cling to stones and mortar and set places aside as holy and dedicated to God, we can easily be distracted and forget that we are temples of the Holy Spirit”. Today’s reflection from the daily Mass.

“No matter how small we think we are or how small our gift is, if we give of ourselves—and give ourselves wholeheartedly—then we will feel the loving look of Jesus, who accepts us as we are.”

In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers how we find direction in life. Is it best to assume that we are in control of where we are going, or should we look elsewhere? Readings for Saturday of week 33 of Ordinary Time: 1 Maccabees 6.1-13; Psalm 9.2-4, 6, 16, 19; LukeContinue reading “The best sat nav”

In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers the concept of a spiritual spring clean as a way of reconnecting with God. Readings for Friday in the 33rd week of Ordinary Time: 1 Maccabees 4.36-37, 52-29; 1 Chronicles 29.10, 11-12; Luke 19.45-48 Having a good clear-out of a room or even theContinue reading “A spring clean – in winter?!”

In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richards considers the challenges that we face as people of faith in today’s world. These are not so very different from the challenges faced by people centuries ago. The question remains: how do we respond? Readings for Thursday in 33rd week of Ordinary Time: 1 MaccabeesContinue reading “Facing a challenge”

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”

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”