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In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers how God’s hope is often revealed through difficulty and trials, rather than perfection Readings for 18 December: Jeremiah 23.5-8; Psalm 72.1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Matthew 1.18-24. Text of readings can be found here. You can blame it on Christmas movies, the John Lewis TV advert,Continue reading “Hope through difficulty”

In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers what it means truly to accept God’s way for our lives. Readings for Tuesday of the third week of Advent: Zephaniah 3.1-2, 9-13; Psalm 34.2-3, 6-7, 17-18, 19, 23; Matthew 21.28-32. Text of readings can be found here. One of the many banes ofContinue reading “An inner conversion”

In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers the importance of making up our minds in relation to the things of God, even when this is difficult. Readings for Monday of the third week of Advent: Numbers 24.2-7, 15-17a; Psalm 25.4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Matthew 21.23-27. Text of readings can be found here.Continue reading “Choosing the right way”

“Do we expect God to fulfil our expectations, or do we allow him to transform us, allowing his grace to work in our lives to receive what he wishes to give? Today’s reflection from the daily Mass. BIBLE READINGS: You can find the readings for Friday of the Second Week of Advent here (Universalis Website)Continue reading “Playing by the rules”

In today’s reflection from the daily Mass, we explore what it really means to be great!

In today’s reflection from the daily Mass, Fr Dean wonders what it’s like to have an adventurous spirit in the church.

“For those of us who have decided to follow Jesus, each day presents opportunities to serve him.. Today’s reflection from the daily Mass.

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”

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”

In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers the relationship between our words and actions. Which is harder, and which is more effective? Readings for Thursday of the 1st week of Advent: Isaiah 26.1-6; Psalm 118,1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Matthew 7.21, 24-27. Text of readings can be found here. Whenever a gameContinue reading “Words and actions”