Don’t put up obstacles
First Saturday of Advent – Is 30:19-21,23-26; Matthew 9:35-10:1,5,6-8 There’s a time when our Christian message needs to be loud – loud as it can be. And there are moments…
Your faith deserves it
First Friday of Advent – Is 29:17-24; Matthew 9:27-31 Jesus speaks with two blind men who beg for mercy. “Do you believe I can do this?” “Sir, we do.” He…
Fun
First Thursday of Advent – Is 26:1-6; Matthew 7:21,24-27 We’d always pick a spot close to the shore, where the sand was dense with seawater and held its shape. Ideas…
A better world
First Wednesday of Advent – Is 25:6-10; Matthew 15:29-37 The phone rings: her condition has suddenly worsened. The sacraments are needed. It will take six hours to reach her. Will…
The Promise
Tuesday of Advent 1 – Is 11:1-10; Luke 10:21-24 When someone makes us a promise, it’s natural to be a bit sceptical. We’ve learnt from experience to be cautious; prudence…
The way of faith
Solemnity of Saint Andrew, apostle – Wis 3:1-9; Ps 30:3-4,6,8,17,21; Rom 10:9-18; Matthew 4:18-24 Belief isn’t just an idea in the mind — it’s something that lives deep in the…