God’s compassion and help

in today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers how God reaches out to us in love and helps us when we are in need. Readings for Saturday of the 1st week of Advent: Isaiah 30.19-21, 23-26; Psalm 146.2-4, 5-6; Matthew 9.35-10.1, 5a, 6-8. Text of readings can be found here. I rememberContinue reading “God’s compassion and help”

Trusting God’s promises

In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers how we can trust in God’s promises revealed to us in the Bible. Readings for Friday of the 1st week of Advent: Isaiah 29.17-24; Psalm 27.1, 4, 13-14; Matthew 9.27-31. Text of readings can be found here. Fans of a lower-league sports team needContinue reading “Trusting God’s promises”

From outsider to insider

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”