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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.

In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers how our life of faith is like a journey of discovery – and there are many things which we do not yet know. Readings for 3 January: 1 John 2.29-3.6; Psalm 98.1, 3-4, 5-6; John 1.29-34. Text of readings can be found here. DonaldContinue reading “The journey of faith”

In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers John the Baptist as an example of one who steps back to let Jesus enter in. Readings for 2 January: 1 John 2:22-28; Psalm 98:1-4; John 1:19-28. Text of readings can be found here. We human beings tend to define or describe ourselves byContinue reading “Make space for Jesus”