Christians live in two realms at the same time – the earthly city and God’s city. How do we navigate these overlapping spaces? Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Tuesday of the 9th week of ordinary time can be found here. Imagine living in a town where walking across the roadContinue reading “City of God”
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The greatest gifts
Humans are often yearning for the latest gadget or item, but God has already given us so many wonderful gifts. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Monday of the 9th week of ordinary time (memorial of St Justin, Martyr) can be found here. A ubiquitous and seemingly essential gadget of modernContinue reading “The greatest gifts”
Doubt and Faith
The opposite of faith is doubt, not certainty. Here’s today’s reflection from the daily Mass.
Say one for me
Jesus is one who intercedes for us, who bears us open his heart in the Father’s presence. Here’s today’s reflection from the daily Mass.
Whatever we ask
What would our prayer look like if we thought is as less about asking for something and more about seeking what God wants us to be and do,” Here’s today’s reflection from the daily Mass.
Mary, Mother of the Church
The day after Pentecost, when Mary and the Apostles received the outpouring the Holy Spirit, we celebrate the memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church. connect with those who identify as Christian? Here’s today’s reflection from the daily Mass.
Keep on keeping on
The apostle Paul and John the Gospel writer both give us a wonderful example of persistence in witnessing to Jesus. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Saturday of the 7th week of Easter can be found here. Mass today is in St Mary’s at 11.30am (preceded by morning prayer at 10.50Continue reading “Keep on keeping on”
To serve, not to be served
Political leadership can often be about personalities, power and prestige. Christian leadership, by contrast, should be about service and sacrifice. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Friday of the 7th week of Easter can be found here. It is looking increasingly likely that there will soon be an election for theContinue reading “To serve, not to be served”
Events, dear boy, events
Sometimes in life events, mishaps and crises can threaten to overwhelm us. Through all this, Jesus is always alongside us, gently praying for us – this gives us courage to carry on. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Thursday of the 7th week of Easter can be found here. Harold Macmillan,Continue reading “Events, dear boy, events”
To God be the glory
Sometimes we are tempted to think that any achievements we may have are down to our efforts alone. Our readings today remind us that any glory we have comes from God alone. Readings for Tuesday of the 7th week of Easter can be found here. Whenever a priest leaves a parish, or someone retires orContinue reading “To God be the glory”
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