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22nd Sunday of the Year – B Dew. 4: 1-2, 6-8; Psalm 14; James 1: 17-18, 21b-22.27; Mark 7: 1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Read: Jesus answered: “It was because of you hypocrites that Isiah so rightly prophesised about you, you double-faced people, as was written: ‘These people honour me only with lip-service, whilst their hearts are far from me. The worship they offer me is worthless talk; the doctrines they teach …

Let us praise and worship the Lord by word and deed, at all times throughout our lifetime, and in every way possible… Read More »

21st Sunday of the Year – B Joshua 24: 1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Psalm 33; Ephes. 5: 21-32; John 6: 60-69 Read: In those days Jesus spoke about the Bread of Life. When they heard this, many of his disciples said: “This is intolerable language! How could anyone accept it?” Jesus was aware that his followers were complaining about it and said: “Do these words upset you? What if you should …

Lord, yours is the last word. Continue to talk to us… Read More »

The Blessed Virgin Mary’s Assumption to Heaven Revelation 11: 19a, 12: 1-6a, 10ab; Psalm 44; 1 Cor. 15: 20-26; Luke 1: 39-56 Read: Then Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour because he has looked upon the his servant in her lowliness. Yes, henceforth all generations will call me blessed, for the almighty has done great things for me. …

Mary assures us that not only now, but always, for eternity, God will remain faithful to us Read More »

19th Sunday of the Year – B Kings 19: 4-8; Psalm 33; Eph. 4: 30, 5:2; John 6: 41-51 Read: Jesus said: “Stop complaining to each other. No one can come to me unless drawn by the Father who sent me, and I will raise that person on the last day. It is written in the prophets: ‘They will all be taught by God’. Therefore, everyone who listens to the …

Thank God for the many times that he showed you the way… Read More »

18th Sunday of the Year – B Exodus 16: 2-4, 12-15; Psalm 77; Ephes. 17, 20-24; John 6: 24-35 Read: Jesus answered them: “In all truth I tell you, you are looking for me not because you have seen the signs, but because you had all the bread you wanted to eat. Do not work for food that goes away, but work for food that endures for eternal life, which …

“Master give us always from this bread”. Read More »

17th Sunday of the Year – B Kings 4: 42-44; Psalm 144; Ephes. 4: 1-6; John 6: 1-15 Read: Looking up, Jesus saw the crowds approaching him and said to Philip: “Where can we buy some bread for these people to eat?” He said this only to test Philip; he himself knew exactly what he was going to do. Philip answered: “Two hundred denari would only be enough to give …

Open your hands, Lord; make us happy with all that You give us. Read More »

16th Sunday of the Year – B Jer.23: 1-6; Psalm 22; Ephes. 2: 13-18; Mark. 6: 30-34 Read: In those days, the apostles re-joined Jesus and they related to him all that they had done and taught. And he told them: “You must come away to some lonely place all by yourselves and rest for a while”. Because, truly, there were so many coming and going, that the apostles had …

“Take care of your body as though you are to live for ever; and take care of your soul as though you are going to die tomorrow” St. Augustine Read More »

15th Sunday of the Year – B Amos 7: 12-15; Psalm 84; Ephes. 1: 3-14; Mark. 6: 7-13 Read: At that time, Jesus called the Twelve, and he started sending them out two by two, at the same time giving them the power over evil spirits. He warned them not to take anything with them for their journey except a staff; no bread, no haversack, no money in their purses. …

The most important thing was, and remains, that we rely on God. Read More »

14th Sunday of the Year – B Ezekiel 2: 2-5; Psalm 122; 2 Cor. 2: 2-5; Mark. 6: 1-6 Read: Jesus told them: “A prophet is not without honour except in his own native place and amongst his own kinsmen in his own family”. And there he was unable to make any miracles except to place his hand on some sick people and to heal them; and he was amazed …

He offers his own salvation, but does not impose this, because he loves, and love respects the liberty of others. Read More »

13th Sunday of the Year – B Wisdom 1: 13-15, 2: 23-24; Psalm 29; 2Cor. 8: 7-9, 13-15; Mark. 5: 21-43 Read: Now there was a woman who had suffered from a haemorrhage for twelve years ……..When she heard about Jesus, she mixed with the crowd, came up behind him and touched his clothes, because she said “If I can even touch his clothes, I shall be well again.” The …

Jesus is telling you: “Do not be afraid, just believe.” Read More »