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Merciful like the Father
Posted by Rosanne Thomas on 9/09/21
THE WORD BECAME FLESH
Thursday of 23rd week in ordinary time, 2021
Col 3: 12-17Ps 150Luke 6: 27-38
Merciful like the Father
Today’s first reading (Colossians 3:12-17) calls us to, “Put on as God’s chosen ones… compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, and patience, forbearing one another, and if one ... Read More »
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin
Posted by Rosanne Thomas on 9/08/21
THE WORD BECAME FLESH
Wednesday of 23rd week in ordinary time, 2021
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin
Micah 5:1-4
Ps 13
Matt 1:1-16,18-23
On the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we read one of the gospel accounts of the nativity or ... Read More »
He named Apostles
Posted by Rosanne Thomas on 9/07/21
THE WORD BECAME FLESH
Wednesday of 23rd week in ordinary time, 2021
Col2:6-15
Ps145
Luke6:12-19
He named Apostles
The gospel (Luke 6:12-19) presents one of the critical moments in the life and ministry of Jesus. He needed to choose from among his followers, those who will work ... Read More »
Stretch out your hand
Posted by Rosanne Thomas on 9/07/21
THE WORD BECAME FLESH
Monday of 23rd week in Ordinary Time 2021
Col 1:24-2:3
Ps 62
Luke 6:6-11
Stretch out your hand
Our first reading today (Colossians 1:24-2:3) is an inspiring message from Paul on how much he is striving to give the best example to the community. ... Read More »
To the other towns
Posted by Rosanne Thomas on 9/01/21
THE WORD BECAME FLESH
Wednesday of 22nd Week in Ordinary Time, 2021
Col 1:1-8
Ps 52
Luke 4:38-44
To the other towns
When Jesus went to his hometown in Nazareth, he was driven out by angry townspeople.
In today’s gospel reading in contrast, the people of Capernaum were ... Read More »
I Know who you are...
Posted by Rosanne Thomas on 9/01/21
THE WORD BECAME FLESH
Tuesday of 22nd Week in Ordinary Time, 2021
1Thes 5:1-6, 9-11
Ps 27
Luke 4:31-37
I Know who you are...
Dear friends in Christ, is it enough to claim knowledge of Jesus if a person does not live according to his teachings?
Our first ... Read More »
Good news to the poor
Posted by Rosanne Thomas on 8/30/21
THE WORD BECAME FLESH
Monday of 22nd week in Ordinary Time, 2021
1Thes 4 :13-18
Ps 96
Luke 4:16-30
Good news to the poor
Dear friends in Christ, the poor enjoy a special place in the ministry of Jesus and the mission of the Church. Countless holy men and ... Read More »
If anyone loves me
Posted by Rosanne Thomas on 7/14/21
THE WORD BECAME FLESH
Monday of 15th week in Ordinary time, 2021
Ex 1:8-14
Ps 124
Matt 10:34-11:1
If anyone loves me
Dear friends in Christ, St John tells us that “God loves the world so much that he sent his only begotten Son” to save it. Jesus ... Read More »
I give you what I have…
Posted by Rosanne Thomas on 7/07/21
THE WORD BECAME FLESH
Wednesday of Octave of Easter
Acts 3:1-10
Ps 118
Luke 24:13-35
I give you what I have…
Dear friends in Christ, there are times when others turn to you for one favour or the other. Sometimes what they ask may be more than what you ... Read More »
Compassion
Posted by Rosanne Thomas on 7/07/21
THE WORD BECAME FLESH
Tuesday in the 14th week in Ordinary time, 2021
Memorial of St. Maria Gorreti
Gen 32: 23-33
Ps 17
Matt 9: 2-38
Compassion
Dear friends in Christ, today is the memorial of St Maria Gorreti. She was just eleven years and eight months ... Read More »