Daily reflections

February 18, 2025

Tuesday February 18th: Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees

“Jesus feeds his disciples, their inner hunger, with his Bread of Life.” Mark 8:14-21 A moment of teaching, a wonderful moment! How we use these moments […]
February 17, 2025

Monday February 17th: Jesus asks us to have Faith

“Why does this generation seek a sign?” Mark 8:11-13 In today’s Gospel the Pharisees wanted Jesus to give them a sign to prove that He was […]
February 16, 2025

Sunday February 16th: Transformation from within

“Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.” Luke 6: 17, 20-26 The word beatitude literally means happiness or blessedness. Jesus’ way of […]
February 15, 2025

Saturday February 15th: A hope that does not disappoint

“Where could anyone get these people enough bread to eat in a deserted place?” Mark 8:1-10 Looking at the world scene, the political landscape, the social […]
February 14, 2025

Friday February 14th: Participating actively in His Mission

“And his ears were opened, and at once the impediment of his tongue was loosened and he spoke clearly.” Mark 7: 31-37 Jesus’ healing of the […]
February 13, 2025

Thursday February 13th: Dignity For All

“… but the housedogs under the table can eat the children’s scraps” Mark 7:24-30 St. Mark celebrates the dignity of the human person as he recalls […]
February 12, 2025

Wednesday February 12th: Hope – an inside job!

 “… For it is from within, out of a person’s heart, that evil thoughts come”. Mark 7:14-23 At a recent workshop we were asked to look […]
February 11, 2025

Tuesday February 11th: Missing the heart of God’s law

“This people honours me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me; in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the precepts of […]