The wisdom of listening
Wednesday of Week 1 – 1 Sam 3:1-10,19-20; Ps 39:2,5,7-10; Mark 1:29-39 I’m really struck by the story in 1 Samuel 3, where the Lord calls out to young Samuel:…
Blessed obedience
Feast of Saint Kentigern – Isaiah 52:7-10; Luke 5:1-11 Today, as we celebrate the Feast of Saint Kentigern, we are reminded of the awe-inspiring moment in Luke’s Gospel when Jesus…
Open to God
Monday of Week 1 – 1 Sam 1:1-8; Mark 1:14-20 “The kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel”. These words kick off Jesus’ public ministry…
I care about you
Friday after Epiphany – 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15,19-20; Luke 5:12-16 Luke tells the story of a man with leprosy who spots Jesus, falls flat on his face, and begs…
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me.
Thursday after Epiphany – 1 John 4:19-5:4; Luke 4:14-22a You see, Jesus is always on the move, filled to the brim with the Holy Spirit’s power. Every word He speaks,…
It is I! Do not be afraid!
Wednesday after Epiphany – 1 Jn 4:11-18; Mark 6:45-52 Picture the scene: Jesus has just pulled off that breath-taking miracle of multiplying the loaves. Straight afterwards, He heads off to…
A Sword
5th day of the octave of Christmas – 1 John 2:3-11; Luke 2:22-35 There is a fall and a rising, a moment of refusal and the sharp sting of a…
Star
Monday of Advent 3 – Num 24:2-7; Matthew 21:23-27 Balaam was a pagan prophet, summoned to curse, yet he ends up blessing. He blesses Israel against the king’s wishes because…
Divine refreshment
Second Wednesday of Advent – Is 40:25-31; Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Mt 11:28). Jesus’ call is…
We – the flowers
Second Tuesday of Advent – Is 40:1-11; Matthew 18:12-14 Time moves on. In childhood we are buds; in youth we blossom; in maturity we bear fruit. Yet when the winds…