Greeting (See Second Reading) It is certain that the grace of God came to us through one man, Jesus Christ, and it came to us as a free gift. May Jesus pour out his grace on you and may he always be with you. R/ And also with you. Introduction by the Celebrant No Room […]
Year II. It is dangerous to be a prophet who dares to speak out, particularly against the mighty. It cost the prophet Zechariah his life. Gospel. Too often, we worry much more than we should and about things that, after all, don’t matter much. Are not our fears and worries mostly about things and events
Year II. The reading from Kings narrates the punishment that befalls the family of Ahab and how the royal house of David is restored, along with the religion of the God of Israel. Gospel: What are the things that preoccupy us, that are constantly on our minds? The answer to this question will indicate what
Year II. The reading from Sirach is a hymn of praise in honour of the fiery prophet Elijah. Gospel. In the words of Jesus, Matthew gives us today a catechesis on prayer. The reason and basis of our prayer should not only be merely that we need something and we should not think that our
Year II: What a bold question of the prophet Elisha to ask that he be given a double share of the prophetic spirit that was in the prophet Elijah! May the Lord give us the Holy Spirit to a great measure. Opening Prayer Lord our God, You let your Holy Spirit fill us spontaneously with
Year II: It is the ungrateful and risky task of the prophet to speak out against injustice, even when committed by the mighty of this earth. Gospel: Jesus concludes part of his Sermon on the Mount with the words “Be perfect as your Father in heaven is perfect.” A goal not easy to attain! Our
Year II: It is the continuous temptation of people to get what we want, if necessary by unjust means and by exploiting others, like Ahab expropriating the vineyard of Naboth. Gospel: Jesus tells us not to repay the unjust with revenge. “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth” is not Christian.
Greeting (See Second Reading) God loves us, even though we sin. By dying for us, Jesus brought us reconciliation and has filled us with joyful trust in God. May the Lord Jesus be always with you. R/ And also with you Introduction by the Celebrant Many in our society and our communities are in need
Year II: Today’s first reading from the Book of Kings gives us a good example of the radical demands made on people God will send for a radical mission. Elisha is up to the call. Gospel: Why do people require that, at special occasions, a statement be backed up by an oath? Is it that
The celebration in honour of the Immaculate Heart of Mary is closely linked to the solemnity of the Sacred Heart, which follows it by one day. This is not by accident. When we honour the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we simply celebrate our Lord’s great love, which he showed by dying for us and which
