The annunciation to Zechariah
Advent, 19 December – Judges 13:2-7,24-25; Luke 1:5-25 Then there appeared to him the angel of the Lord, standing on the right of the altar of incense (Luke 1:11). God,…
The Lord is good
Monday of Advent 3 – Num 24:2-7; Matthew 21:23-27 Balaam the prophet. Called to curse the enemies of the king of Moab, Balak. Interrupted by a stubborn donkey and an…
Clean the specs
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Gen 3:9-15,20; Ps 97:1-4; Eph 1:3-6,11-12; Luke 1:26-38 Where are you? Why are you hiding? – God asks Adam…
Fishermen
Solemnity of Saint Andrew – Wis 3:1-9; Rom 10:9-18; Matthew 4:18-24 The work of a fisherman is associated with dependence: on the elements, competence, and strength. And in providing food:…
Stay awake!
Advent Sunday – Is 1:2-5; Ps 121:1-2,4-9; Rm 13:11-14; Matthew 24:29-44 Beginning another Advent in our lives, we should realise that today we are in a world of confused spirituality…
Vigilance
Saturday of Week 34 – Apoc 22:1-7; Ps 94:1-7; Luke 21:34-36 Stay awake, praying at all times . . . The vigilance to which Jesus calls us doesn’t demand from…