“Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be rooted up,” says Jesus in today’s gospel reading. Here’s today’s reflection from the daily Mass.
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Imposter Syndrome?
“It can be tempting to measure our lives by the lives of others. Or to compare our faith to the faith of someone else.” Here’s today’s reflection from the daily Mass.
Faithful unto death
So many people over the centuries have been prepared to give their lives in witnessing to God. Their faithfulness can inspire and encourage us today. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Saturday of week 17 of ordinary time can be found here (memorial of St Alphonsus Mary de’ Ligouri). Pope JohnContinue reading “Faithful unto death”
When no-one listens
Sometimes as Christians it can feel that no-one wants to listen to what we have to say. Yet this was also the experience of the prophet Jeremiah and even Jesus himself. Like them, we should simply persevere, knowing that we are doing God’s work. Readings for Friday of week 17 of ordinary time can beContinue reading “When no-one listens”
Shaped by God’s hands
Like a potter, God shapes us by his very own hands. Patient and loving, he is willing to reshape us when we go astray. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Thursday of week 17 of ordinary time can be found here. My dear late mother had many gifts, but being goodContinue reading “Shaped by God’s hands”
From grief to hope
Grief is a common human experience. The Bible does not shy away from this, as Biblical characters encounter their fair share of loss. Yet with God there is always hope for a way through. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Wednesday of week 17 of ordinary time (memorial of Ss Mary,Continue reading “From grief to hope”
Waiting well for God’s future
Sometimes in life we are simply watching the clock, waiting for something happen. God promises that one day he will bring in his Kingdom; we not only wait for it, but can also play our part in bringing it about. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Tuesday of the 17th weekContinue reading “Waiting well for God’s future”
Gradual growth in God’s kingdom
Growing apart from God or becoming closer to him rarely happens in an instant – it’s more often a gradual process we need to be aware of. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Monday of week 17 of ordinary time can be found here. Do you enjoy shopping for shoes, clothes,Continue reading “Gradual growth in God’s kingdom”
Power as service
Power can be used to control and oppress others, or it can used to heal and liberate. Jesus as the suffering servant offers a model for all those who wield power. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Saturday of week 15 of ordinary time can be found here. Monday will seeContinue reading “Power as service”
Mercy not sacrifice
The essence of faith is not blind adherence to rules or traditions but a living relationship with God and a desire to good. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Friday of week 15 of ordinary time can be found here. Have you ever heard stories of people religiously following the directionsContinue reading “Mercy not sacrifice”
