Daily Reflections

Tuesday March 19th: Trust in God

Feast of St. Joseph, Spouse of Mary “He did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him.” Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24 Our relationship with God […]

Monday March 18th: Single Motherhood

“Neither do I condemn you,” said Jesus. “Go away, and from this moment sin no more.” John 8:1-11 Perhaps, one of the hardest things to be […]

Sunday March 17th: May we all be one

“Now the hour has come for the Son of man to be glorified.” John 12:20-30 In today’s Gospel, we see foreigners coming up to Jerusalem to […]

Saturday March 16th: Prejudice

“Would the Christ be from Galilee? … Prophets do not come out of Galilee”. John 7: 40-53 Prejudice can cause us to look at others through […]

Friday March 15th: Peacemakers like Jesus

Jesus prioritised teaching and healing over unnecessary confrontations. John 7: 1 – 2. 10. 25 – 30 Jesus was in two minds whether or not to […]

Thursday March 14th: Sanctioned by the Father

“There is another who testifies in my favour, and I know that his testimony about me is true.” John 5:31-47 In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus addresses […]

Wednesday March 13th: A life-giving relationship

‘…as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whomever he wishes.’ John 5: 17-30 Jesus promises the […]

Tuesday March 12th: Healing at the Sheep Gate

“Do you want to be well again?” John 5:1-16 There are several life lessons to be learned from this story of the healing of the paralyzed […]

Monday March 11th: ‘But’….

Contrary to our Expectations… Contrary to our Expectations… Jesus is actually a little anxious and trepidatious approaching Galilee as, although he had changed water into wine […]

Sunday March 10th: Healed by the light

“Whoever does the truth comes out into the light, so that what he is doing may plainly appear as done in God.” John 3:14-21 Let there […]

Saturday March 9th: Humble servants of God

‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner.’ Luke 18: 9-14 Jesus ends his parable today with a memorable expression: Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, […]

Friday March 8th: Renewing our commitment

“There is no commandment greater than this.” Mark 12: 28 – 34 Today we have the beautiful exchange between a scribe and Jesus concerning the greatest […]

Thursday March 7th: Yuh Cannot Be Half Pregnant!

‘Whoever is not with me is against me …’ Luke 11:14-23 Jesus makes it clear that there are no neutral parties. We are either for Jesus […]

Wednesday March 6th: Journey back to God

 “In truth I tell you, till heaven and earth disappear, not one dot, not one little stroke, is to disappear from the Law until all its […]

Tuesday March 5th: Forgive from your heart

Some things are extremely difficult for me to forgive. Mathew 18: 21 – 35 Some things are extremely difficult for me to forgive. I want to […]

Monday March 4th: The Truth always hurts

“No prophet is accepted in his own country.” Luke 4:24-30 Among the many things I recall from my mother’s teachings is ‘Always tell the truth, and […]

Sunday March 3rd: Reverence for the Sacred

“Take all this out of here and stop turning my Father’s house into a market.” John 2:13‐25 In Today’s gospel we see not a gentle Jesus, […]

Saturday March 2nd: Sibling Rivalry

“My son you are here with me always; everything I have is yours.” Luke 15: 1 – 3, 11 – 32 Most persons growing up with […]

Friday March 1st: Responsible stewardship rewarded

‘I tell you, then, that the kingdom of God will be taken from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.’ Matthew 21: […]

Thursday February 29th: Lazarus and the unnamed rich man

“He knows my name.” Luke 16:19-31 I’ve always found it rather remarkable that this gospel story mentions the poor man by name, yet this wealthy, probably […]

Wednesday February 28th: Jesus announces his death and resurrection

“You do not know what you are asking. Can you drink the cup that I am going to drink?” Matthew 20:17-28 In this gospel passage Jesus […]

Tuesday February 27th: For you have one teacher

“They do all their deeds to be seen by men.” Matthew 23: 1-12 Brothers and sisters, the Appointed may not be Anointed. The scribes and Pharisees […]

Monday February 26th: His name is Mercy

“Be compassionate just as your Father is compassionate.” Luke 6:36-38 Lord, I am a forgiving person but… I cannot forgive THIS… -with the measure you use, […]

Sunday February 25th: And there came a voice from the cloud

“This is my son, the beloved. Listen to him.” Mark 9:2-10 The invitation extended by Jesus to go up the mountain is an integral aspect of […]

Saturday February 24th: Building Spiritual Muscle

“Be perfect just as your heavenly Father is perfect.” Matthew 5:43-48 ‘We can do hard things.’ This is the mantra one online instructor uses to motivate […]

Friday February 23rd: The spirit of the law

“For I tell you, if your uprightness does not surpass that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never get into the kingdom of Heaven.” Matthew […]

Thursday February 22nd: Solid as a Rock!

Feast of The Chair of Peter You are Peter and, on this rock, I will build my church. Mathew 16: 13-19 Today, we celebrate the Feast […]

Wednesday February 21st: Jonah, a sign to Nineveh

Deep listening and discernment are signs of a synodal church. Luke 11:29-32 In this Lenten time, we continue our journey toward being a synodal church. Deep […]

Tuesday February 20th: Pray like this

“Our Father in heaven, may your name be held holy.” Matthew 6:7-15 We say the Our Father prayer so many times and may take it for […]

Monday February 19th: The Christ in others

“In truth I tell you, in so far as you did this to one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did it to […]

Sunday February 18th: Driven by the Spirit

“He was with the wild beasts, and the angels looked after him.” Mark 1:12-15 In today’s gospel we hear of Jesus being driven into the desert […]

Saturday February 17th: Unplug

“Matthew Got up, left everything and followed him”. Luke 5:27-32 Like a fresh wind, Jesus is moving and he is inviting us to follow him. Our […]

Friday February 16th: Hunger for Christ

Fasting creates a sense of longing and hunger, both spiritually and physically. Matthew 9: 14 – 15 Jesus said, “The time will come for the bridegroom […]

Thursday February 15th: Leadership by example

“For anyone who wants to save his life will lose it; but anyone who loses his life for my sake, that person will save it”. Luke […]

Wednesday February 14th: Focusing On What Matters

Ash Wednesday “…and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 In this Ash Wednesday Gospel, the lesson is […]

Tuesday February 13th: We have no bread

“Be careful,” Jesus warned them. “Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and that of Herod.” Mark 8:14-21 Just like the disciples, in today’s Gospel […]

Monday February 12th: Walk in faith and not by sight

“He sighed deeply in his spirit and said, ‘Why does this generation ask for a sign?’” Mark 8: 11-13 During His public Ministry, Jesus continuously exercised […]

Sunday February 11th: Heal the world

“If you want to, you can heal me.” Mark 1:40-45 If you want to, you can heal me? Hmmm. That sounds a bit rude, almost sounding […]

Saturday February 10th: Hungry for God

The principal fruit of receiving from the Lord’s Table is an intimate union with Christ himself. Read today’s Gospel. Mark 8:1-10 Can anything on earth truly […]

Friday February 9th: Never alone

When we are lost because we feel alone, remember there is a community of faith to help us. Mark 7: 31 – 37 Today’s passage resembles […]

Thursday February 8th: All inclusive love

‘For saying this, you may go home happy.‘ Mark 7: 24-30 This woman, a pagan, came to Jesus to ask a favour. Jesus seemed to want […]

Wednesday March 7th: The Heart of the Issue

‘…but the things that come out are what defile.”’ Mark 7:14-23 Whether we recognise it or not we are often tempted to see the source of […]

Tuesday February 6th: Love and Mercy itself

Love one another as I have loved you. Mark 7:1-13 Jesus is not saying that you should disregard family or cultural customs or traditions. No. We […]

Monday February 5th: Faith in God

I sometimes lack that certainty when I am ill. Mark 6: 53 – 56 Today’s Gospel inspires me to pray for the ability to recognize Jesus […]

Sunday February 4th: The importance of the pause

In the morning, long before dawn, he got up and left the house and went off to a lonely place and prayed there. Mark 1:29-39 In […]

Saturday February 3rd: Jesus is full of compassion

“Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place.” Mark 6:30-34 The Gospel of Mark, we are told, is very focused on the humanity of Christ. […]

Friday February 2nd: Fulfilment, gratitude and faithfulness

The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Today, we can reflect on how our faith lives and journeys and see that we too can find […]

Thursday February 1st: Let it go!

As you leave shake off the dust that is on your feet Mark 6: 7 – 13 Frozen is not counted among my favourite Disney movies. […]

Wednesday January 31st: But ent we know dem?

“And he could work no miracle there, except that he cured a few sick people by laying his hands on them.” Mark 6:1-6 Think about what […]

Tuesday January 30th: Talitha Kum!

“Talitha Kum. Little girl, come forth” Mark 5:21-43 The Lord called the little girl in today’s gospel. “Little girl”, He said, “Come forth.” Young children, in […]

Monday, January 29th: Recognizing His Lordship

“What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God?” Mark 5:1-20 The Gerasene demoniac fell at the feet of Jesus and shouted, […]

Sunday January 28th: He taught them with authority

I know who you are, the Holy one of God Mark 1:21-28 The teaching of Jesus made a deep impression, and he taught them with authority, […]

Saturday January 27th: He taught them who he was

“Peace! Be still.” Mark 4:35-41 Brothers and sisters in Christ, Jesus will never leave us or forsake us. When He stepped into the boat as He […]

Friday January 26th: God constantly at work

The contrast between the small size of the seed and the eventual large tree it becomes highlights God’s transformative power. Mark 4: 26 – 34 Today’s […]

Thursday January 25th: New year-new self

“Put on your new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” Mark 16:15-18 We can all relate at least metaphorically to precarious […]

Wednesday January 24th: The seed is the Word

“Do you not understand?” Mark 4:1-20 In today’s Gospel I can almost sense the disappointment in Jesus’ voice as he asks his disciples, and us, the […]

Tuesday January 23rd: Relationships Greater Than Blood

“Relationship is defined by more than blood.” Mark 3:31-35 When you are from the Caribbean, it goes without saying that you have extended ‘family’ everywhere. Your […]

Monday January 22nd: Limitless Mercy!

“Truly I tell you, people will be forgiven for their sins.” Mark 3: 21-30 How much are we sometimes like the scribes? Often, we see and […]

Sunday January 21st: Proclaiming the Good News

Sunday of the Word “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is close at hand. Repent and believe the gospel.” Mark 1:14-20 After John […]

Saturday January 20th: Jesus’ passion and deep commitment

“The crowd came together so that they could not even eat”. Mark 3: 20-21 These two short verses depicting a moment in the life of Jesus […]

Friday January 19th: Empowering His Disciples

Discipleship gives everyone the ability to imitate Jesus in every way. Mark 3:13 –19 Jesus appointed the twelve who were to be His companions and to […]

Thursday January 18th: Making time for Jesus

How much time do we give to him? Mark 3:7-12 “Jesus withdrew…to the lakeside.” He was besieged by so many wanting favours and must be tired. […]

A call to encounter and witness

By Dr Wendy Ann Jones, Principal, Catholic Bible Institute Pope Francis instituted Sunday of the Word of God with words from the account of the Emmaus […]

Wednesday January 17th: God always invites us to participate

‘Stretch out your hand’. Mark 3:1 – 6 What is praying about? It is a communion with the Lord that invites us to participate in his […]

Tuesday January 16th: Trust Fall

The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath; so, the Son of man is master even of the Sabbath.’ Mark 2:23-28 I didn’t […]

Monday January 15th: A Time of Freedom and Festivity

“No! New wine, fresh wineskins!” Mark 2:18-22 In today’s reading, Jesus is questioned about fasting. In response, He does not discredit fasting but puts it in […]

Sunday January 14th: The Saviour is coming.

John looked towards him and said, ‘Look, there is the lamb of God.’ John1:35-42 JB, John the Baptist nah, he tried to tame our fears. Yes, […]

Saturday January 13th: Embracing all

“…Many tax collectors and sinners were eating with him and his disciples, for there were many who followed him.” Mark 2:13-17 Our parents used to say, […]

Friday January 12th: Jesus, model of mercy and compassion.

Addressing human suffering and vulnerabilities is at the core of Jesus’ ministry. Mark 2: 1 – 12 Though Jesus was surrounded by many people, and He […]

Thursday January 11th: The healing power of compassion

Moved with pity, Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, and said to him, ‘… be clean!’ Mark 1:40-45 Leprosy, as a disease, not only […]

Wednesday January 10th: Jesus heals many at Simon’s House

“And the whole city was gathered round the door.” Mark 1:29-39 The people tell Jesus ‘at once’ that Simon’s mother-in-law is ill, and He heals her […]

Tuesday January 9th: Special Grace at Mass

Allow Yourself to be Surprised…. Mark 1:21-28 Today’s Gospel puts us squarely at our obligation to attend Mass. The passage says, ‘As soon as the Sabbath […]

Monday January 8th: Children of God

‘You are my Son, the Beloved, my favour rests on you. ‘ Mark. 1: 7-11 This gospel passage teaches us about, among other things, the humility […]

Sunday January 7th: His glory in the darkest place

Feast of Epiphany Remember! However dark the road leading into 2024 may appear, many stars above and below are waiting to guide us. Matthew 2: 1-12 […]

Saturday January 6th: Son of Adam, Son of God

Jesus is the fulfillment of all God’s promises. Luke 3: 23-38 Genealogies are very important. They give us our roots and help us to understand our […]

Friday January 5th: Simplicity

God is not tied to the grandeur we imagine; He is free to be in the simple and obscure. John 1: 43 – 51 Nathanael became […]

Thursday January 4th: Come and see!

You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit-fruit that will last. John 1: 35-42 […]

Wednesday January 3rd: God is speaking to us

God continues to talk to us, even today. I pray I have enough faith to recognize His voice and listen to Him. John 1: 29 – […]

Tuesday January 2nd: A voice of one crying in the wilderness

“I am not the Christ.” John 1:19-28 Have you ever felt “a how” when pointing out things and no one seems to be heeding. So, we […]

Monday January 1st: Solemnity of Mary

As for Mary, she treasured all these things and pondered them in her heart. Luke 2: 16 – 21 Happy New Year! It is that time […]

Sunday December 31st: Renewal of Family Life

“And as the child grew to maturity, he was filled with wisdom; and God’s favour was with him.” Luke 2:22-40 Today, as we celebrate the Holy […]

Saturday December 30th: Living our purpose

“She spoke of the child to all who looked forward to the deliverance of Jerusalem.” Luke 2:36-40 God has created all of us for His mission […]

Friday December 29th: A promise fulfilled

“Now, Master, you are letting your servant go in peace as you promised; for my eyes have seen the salvation” … Luke 2: 22 – 35 […]

Thursday December 28th: Holy Innocence

” Stay there until I tell you.” Matthew 2: 13 -18 I does think of poor Joseph. Yuh pick up a lil cute smallie, she real […]

Wednesday December 27th: Ours in life and death!

Blessed be the Lord who has visited His people and redeemed them. Alleluia! John 20:1-8 Today we celebrate the birth of Jesus juxtaposed with the Resurrection. […]

Tuesday December 26th: Are you ready for this?

“You will be universally hated on account of my name, but anyone who stands firm to the end will be saved.” Matt 10: 17-22 Stone after […]

Monday December 25th: The Light Always Triumphs

“The Light lives in us.” John 1:1-18 Today a Saviour is born to us, He is Christ the Lord! He is Christ our Light! What truly […]

Sunday December 24th: Trust and Believe

”But how can this be?” Luke 1: 26-38 The virtue of Faith in God and being open to experiencing the impossible, are necessary for our spiritual […]

Saturday December 23rd: What’s in a name?

“What will this child turn out to be?” Luke 1:57 – 66 My mother had eight children. When she wanted to call a particular child, she […]

Friday December 22nd: Responding to His loving presence

“My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour.” Luke 1: 46 – 56 Today we hear Mary proclaiming […]

Thursday December 21st: Encounter: knowing, deep listening a stirring to serve.

” When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb…         Luke 1:39-45 I remember when Sheila Maria was pregnant with, Jae […]

Wednesday December 20th: God’s will

“…nothing is impossible to God.” Luke 1:26-38 Try to imagine Mary’s response to the angel’s message. Was it with pale face all flushed; palms sweating; and […]

Tuesday December 19th: Look for angels; be an angel

*”Then there appeared to him the angel of the Lord.” Luke 1:5-25 Many times, we pray for something, and it does not come so we give […]

Monday December 18th: God is with us

“…the virgin is with child and will give birth to a son whom they will call Immanuel, a name which means ‘God-is-with-us.” Matt 1:18-25 As 2023 […]

Sunday December 17th: Make a straight way for the Lord

“He came as a witness, as a witness to speak for the light.” John1:6-8. 19-28 John had a very clear mission, and he understood his purpose. […]

Saturday December 16th: Expectations

“I tell you Elijah has come already …” Matthew 17:9-13 Jesus’ three closest friends had just been up the mountain where they saw Jesus in his […]

Friday December 15th: Responding to the Word

“We played the pipes for you, and you wouldn’t dance, we sang dirges for you, and you wouldn’t be mourners”. Matthew 11: 16 – 19 Jesus […]

Thursday December 14th: Ready to storm the Kingdom of heaven!

“And from the days of John the Baptist until now, the Kingdom of Heaven has been subjected to violence, and the violent take it by force.” […]

Wednesday December 13th: Christ, our burden bearer!

“Come to me, all you that labour and are heavy burdened and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11: 28-30‭‬‬‬‬ In today’s Gospel reading Jesus promises […]

Tuesday December 12th: Filled with Joy

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe “When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb.”  Luke 1: 39-47 How beautiful and spirit-filled is the […]

Monday December 11th: True Friendship

Tell your friends about Jesus… Luke 5:17-26. The Gospel today is about the spiritual power of friendship. The friends of the paralytic man knew ‘the power […]

Sunday December 10th: Prepare the Way for the Lord

“After me is coming someone who is more powerful than me.” Mark 1:1-8 It was so in the beginning. It was made clear that someone will […]

Saturday December 9th: Bringing others to God

‘The harvest is rich, but the labourers are few.’ Matthew 9: 35 – 10: 1, 5a, 6 – 8 In today’s gospel, Jesus tells us that […]

Friday December 8th: A fitting mother for His Son

The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Solemnity. Mary participated in a most extraordinary and unique manner in the work of salvation. Luke 1: 26 […]

Thursday December 7th: A firm foundation

Christ is the only rock that saves us. Matt 7:21, 24-27 ‘The kind of foundation we build our lives upon will determine whether we can survive […]

Wednesday December 6th: At the feet of Jesus

Come to the feet of Jesus and be healed, nourished and refreshed. Mathew 15: 29-37 On our journey in life, Jesus meets us where we are. […]

Tuesday December 5th: Thank You Holy Trinity!

It is the Season of Advent, and as we Parang our way to Christmas, I want to remember to say: “Thank You Lord”. Luke 10: 21 […]

Monday December 4th: The faith of the centurion

“Go, and he goes.” Matthew 8:5-11 Today’s Gospel reading is a very popular one, especially when looking at faith. However, for this reflection we will look […]

Sunday December 3rd: Watchmen for the Lord

We are not only to watch for Christ, but to watch with Christ. Mark 13: 33-37 The kind of watching the Lord has in mind is […]

Saturday December 2nd: The Creeper

“Praying at all times for the strength to survive all that is going to happen.” Luke 21: 34 – 36 Has there ever been a time […]

Friday 1st December: A promise of stability and assurance

“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away”. Luke 21: 29 – 33 These words, spoken by Jesus, come at a […]

Thursday November 30th: Fishers of men

St Andrew, Apostle. “Come after me and I will make you fishers of men.” Matthew 4:18-22 Andrew was a fisherman who left his fishing to follow […]

Wednesday November 29th: Yuh go get thru!

“Stand firm, and you will win life.” Luke 21: 12- 19 “Family yuh go get through!” I was at the back of the line with about […]

Tuesday November 28th: Prepare!

The Lion of the tribe of Judah has conquered. War and death shall be no more. Luke 21: 5-11 We may say, certainly Jesus is speaking […]

Monday November 27th: Freely, freely, give✨

“These have all put in money they could spare, but she in her poverty has put in all she has to live on. “ Luke 21:1-4 […]

Sunday November 26th: Reign in us!

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. “When the Son of man comes in his glory, escorted by all the angels, then he will take […]

Saturday November 25th: Lord, we believe; help our unbelief!

“Some Sadducees – those who argue that there is no resurrection – approached Jesus” … Luke 20: 27-40 And what convoluted scenarios they concocted to test […]

Friday November 24th: The need for cleansing.

We must see Jesus’ action as a call to repentance. Luke 19: 45 – 48 Today’s events in the gospel passage is traditionally called the ‘Cleansing […]

Thursday November 23rd: The Missed Opportunity

“If you had only understood the message of peace!” Luke 19:41-44 I have no doubt that Jesus is weeping over the state of the world today. […]

Wednesday November 22nd: Use them or lose them!

“I tell you, to everyone who has will be given more, but anyone who has not will be deprived even of what he has.” Luke 19:11-28 […]

Tuesday November 21st: Trying to see Jesus.

I had a great desire to give back; to get involved with others.                                                                                                     Luke 19:1-10 When we encounter Jesus, our hearts and souls are transformed; […]

Monday November 20th: Who is really blind?

The faith of the blind man can put us to shame. Luke 18:35-43 When the blind man recognized Jesus for who he was, the crowd wanted […]

Sunday November 19th: Well done, good and faithful servant!

“You have shown you can be faithful in small things, come and join in your master’s happiness.” Matthew 25:14-30 As I engage in my daily duties […]

Saturday November 18th: Never lose heart!

“But when the Son of man comes will he find any faith on earth?” Luke 18:1-8 Jesus told the parable of the persistent widow and the […]

Friday November 17th: Striking the balance

We should be watchful, ready and committed. Luke 17: 26 – 37 Today’s parable comprises different sayings. But they are all interconnected. And the one common […]

Thursday November 16th: Kingdom Builders Wanted

When will the Kingdom come? Luke 17:20-25 The world seems to be at a tipping point. Even the weather seems to be confused, lashing out and […]

Wednesday November 15th: Blessings!

“Your faith has saved you.” Luke 17:11-19 Today’s reading focuses on the 10 lepers who lived on the outskirts of society because of their illness. So […]

Tuesday November 14th: Keeping focus

“We are merely servants: we have done no more than our duty.” Luke 17:7-10 In today’s Gospel passage Jesus is reminding us that our mission here […]

Monday November 13th: Protecting the vulnerable

‘It would be better for them to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around their neck than to cause one of these little […]

Sunday November 12th: Keep watch!

“Ten wedding attendants took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were sensible.” Matthew 25:1-13 A little more […]

Saturday November 11th: The Right use of money

“You cannot serve God and mammon …” Luke 16: 9-15 Jesus’ words early in this Scripture passage must cause us some consternation. Is Jesus promoting financial […]

Friday November 10th: Friendship with God

While wealth and possessions are important, they cannot compare with honesty and a sincere relationship with God. Luke 16: 1 – 8 Jesus used an unethical […]

Thursday November 9th: Kingdom Values

I will be rewarded in the end. John 2:13-22 Jesus’ actions in today’s Gospel may have shocked an onlooker – it certainly shocked the Jews who […]

Wednesday November 8th: Committed

‘None of you can be my disciples unless he gives up his possessions.’ Luke 14: 25-33 Jesus makes, in this gospel, statements that we may find […]

Monday November 6th: Expect nothing in return

“The Spirit and the Bride say come-to the banquet of eternal life” Luke 14: 12 – 14 Scratch my back and I will scratch yours; this […]

Sunday November 5th: Idolatry in disguise

“They make their phylacteries [a] wide and the tassels on their garments long; 6 they love the place of honour at banquets and the most important […]

Saturday, November 4th: The power of humility

I sincerely believe, humility can open many doors. Luke 14: 1, 7 – 11 I read this Gospel from three different versions of the Bible. I […]

Friday November 3rd: Love and compassion

Followers of Christ must always prioritize justice and compassion. Luke 14: 1 – 6 The context of today’s passage is a Sabbath meal at a Pharisee’s […]

Thursday November 2nd: To do the will of the Father

“I shall lose none of all those He has given me, but raise them up at the last day, because it is the Father’s will.” John […]

Wednesday November 1st: Becoming Saints

“Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in Heaven.” Matthew 5: 1 – 12 As a child my mom gave me the book, […]

Tuesday October 31st: The Pharisee and the Publican

When we pray, how should we approach God? in a proud, boastful and self-righteous way? Or in a humble way? Luke 18. 13 – 21 Should […]

Monday October 30th: Keep the faith!

“Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.” Luke 13: 10 – 17 18 years yuh say? How much years it go take you before yuh […]

Sunday October 29th: Offering our entire being

“You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” Matthew 22:34-40 In today’s Gospel, Jesus […]

Saturday October 28th: Pray the night away

“Lock your door, go into your secret room and pray!” Luke 6: 12-16 Jesus is God and yet He went up a mountain, separated Himself from […]

Friday October 27th: Reading the signs of the times

We must discern our actions and responses to ensure that we are living the gospel faithfully. Luke 12: 54 – 59 In today’s gospel passage, Jesus […]

Thursday October 26th: Whose side are you leaning on?

‘Do you suppose that I am here to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division.” Luke 12:49-53 Sometimes in our lives we […]

Wednesday October 25th: Message for all

There is the need to prepare and stand ready for His return. Luke 12:39-48 “Do you mean this parable for us or for everyone?” We may […]

Tuesday October 24th: Alertness is Authentic Living

“Being ready for the Lord is living our everyday lives.” Luke 12:35-38 “See that you are dressed for action.” “Be like men waiting.” “Happy those whom […]

Monday October 23rd: Treasures can separate!

And He said to them, “Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed … Luke 12:13-21 Today we reflect on the treasures of […]

Sunday October 22nd: Encounters! beginning of new journeys…

Whose image is this? Matthew 22: 15-20 Encounters are more than simply meetings, greetings and goodbyes, although many begin and end that way. Our values, experiences, […]

Saturday October 21st: Giving up on God

“No one who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will be forgiven.” Luke 12:8-12 Jesus speaks of blaspheming against the Holy Spirit as the unforgivable sin immediately […]

Friday October 20th: Celebrating our worth

We are cherished and valued by a God who cares for us deeply. Luke 12: 1 – 7 Jesus says, “You are worth more than hundreds […]

Thursday October 19th: Denouncing evil

“Yes, I tell you, this generation will have to answer for it all.” Luke 11:47-54 Practices that go counter to gospel values, and which do not […]

Wednesday 18th October: We are called to minister in companionship

He sent them out ahead of Him in pairs Luke 10:1-9 Today’s Gospel provides us with examples and guidance from Jesus Himself. Jesus tells us that […]

Tuesday 17th October: Haunted by a Pharisee

Luke 11:37-41 I realised it one morning – as I brushed my teeth. I glanced in the mirror, and was horrifed to see, A pharisee stood […]

Monday October 16th: Greatness

“There is something greater than Jonah here.” Luke 11: 29 – 32 Jesus knew his listeners were fixated on seeing more miracles performed rather than on […]

Sunday 15th October: I have my banquet all prepared

For many are invited, but few are chosen Matthew 22:1-14 Jesus, our king, constantly invites us to his banquet but we fail to acknowledge the invitation. […]

Saturday October 14th: Getting Our Priorities Right

“Blessed rather are those who hear the Word of God and obey it.” Luke 11:27-28 “Hear nah, yuh see Father, he could real preach! Ah eh […]

Friday October 13th: Hearts hardened by unbelief

Faith requires more than mere curiosity or a desire for proof. Luke 11: 15 – 26 While some accused Jesus of working with Beelzebul, the prince […]

Thursday October 12th: Ask, Seek, Knock.

“…how much more will the Heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him.” Luke 11:5-13 Jesus tells us that God is always ready […]

Wednesday October 11th: How we should pray

“Lord, teach us to pray…” Luke 11: 1 – 4  Jesus’ disciples observed His lifestyle of prayer and recognised its inherent power. As a consequence, they […]

Tuesday October 10th: Listening

Without Worrying or Fretting Luke 10: 38 – 42 Let us focus on Mary sitting at the feet of Jesus listening to His words, in awe […]

Monday October 9th: Love of neighbour

‘Go and do the same yourself.’ Luke 10: 25 – 37 Today we reflect on the well-known parable of the Good Samaritan. There are several characters […]

Sunday October 8th: Reflection

All-inclusive Kingdom Matthew 21: 33-46 Yes. You are in the Kingdom of God. Invited to share in the Kingdom of God. Entrusted with the keys of […]

Saturday October 7th: The power is His to give

‘Behold, I have given you authority …..’ Luke 10: 17-24 Jesus warns us to be careful, and to ensure our priorities and motivations are the right […]

Friday October 6th: A Faith Response

“Anyone who listens to you listens to me; anyone who rejects you rejects me, and those who reject me reject the one who sent me.” Luke […]

Thursday October 5th: The insanity of following Christ

“The Lord appointed seventy-two and sent them out ahead of him in pairs.” Luke: 10: 1-12 Labourers are few; lambs among wolves; take no purse, bag […]

Wednesday October 4th: Doing God’s Work

Jesus was way ahead of His time. Luke 9: 57 – 62 Jesus was way ahead of His time. Management Consultants are now telling us about […]

Tuesday October 3rd: Move on

“And they went on to another village.” Luke 9: 51 – 56 “Lord do you want us to call fire down from heaven to destroy them.” […]

Monday October 2nd: Guardian Angels

“He is more eager to help you than you are to be helped!” Matthew 18: 1 – 5, 10 Today, the Church celebrates the feast of […]

Sunday October 1st: The Darkest Hour

“In truth I tell you, tax collectors and prostitutes are making their way into the kingdom of God before you.”  Matthew 21:28-32 It is not on […]

Saturday September 30th: My God is awesome!

“And they were all amazed at the greatness of God.” Luke 9: 43-45 Yesterday, something miraculous happened to me…. and I knelt down in absolute awe […]

Friday September 29th: We celebrate the archangels

Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael. Archangels. Feast. “…you will see heaven open and the angels of God ascending and descending over the Son of man.” John […]

Thursday September 28th: The Word of God is alive and active.

You shall listen and not understand, keep on looking and not perceive! Luke 9:7-9 Oh, foolish man so full of pride Ye cannot see that God […]

Wednesday September 27th: What’s your super power?

“He called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all devils and to cure diseases.” Luke 9:1-6 You know when you go to […]

Monday September 25th: Regulating Brightness

The primary purpose of light is to illuminate the darkness, not blind the onlooker. Luke 8:16-18 I remember grandma’s round, pitch-oil filled lamp, the long wick […]

Sunday September 24th: Justice and Magnanimity

“My friend, I am not being unjust to you; did we not agree on one denarius?” Matthew 20:1-16 In today’s Gospel, we reflect upon a generous […]

Saturday September 23rd: Love the Church!

Now the parable is this: “the seed is the word of God.” Luke 8:4-15 Let us always pray for the Church. Many of us hear the […]

Friday September 22nd: The transforming power of encountering Jesus

He healed several women of evil spirits and ailments, and they became active participants in His ministry. Luke 8: 1 – 3 Today’s gospel passage says […]

Thursday September 21st: Mercy, not Sacrifice.

If we are to emulate Jesus, we also, need to show mercy/love to others. Matthew 9:9-13 We often sacrifice people in mockery, name-calling, sarcasm, backbiting, jealousy, […]

Wednesday September 20th: Don’t kill the messenger!

“We played the pipes for you, and you wouldn’t dance; we sang dirges, and you wouldn’t cry.” Luke 7:31-35 Today’s Gospel makes reference to John the […]

Tuesday September 19th: Hosting God

“God has visited his people.” Luke 7:11-17 In today’s Gospel the people witnessed the compassion of Jesus.  He felt sorry for this widow who has lost […]

Monday September 18th: Eat the lemons whole

“Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.” Luke 7:1-10 For […]

Sunday September 17th: No Limit to Forgiveness

“Lord, how often must I forgive my brother if he wrongs me?” Matthew 18:21-35 Offering forgiveness is a daily struggle. If we have a desire to […]

Saturday September 16th: Obedience

“Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord’ and do not do what I say?” Luke 6:43-49 In His concluding words of the Sermon on the Plain, […]

Friday September 15th: Our Lady of Sorrows

Mary understands our sorrows and empathizes with our struggles. Luke 2: 33 – 35 Today we honour Mary under the title of Our Lady of Sorrows. […]

Thursday September 14th: Lift Jesus higher

The Exaltation of the Holy Cross “…even so must the Son of Man be lifted up.” John 3:13-17 Today’s reading, and feast day, direct us to […]

Wednesday September 13th: Dependence on Grace

‘Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of Heaven. Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied.” Luke […]

Tuesday September 12th: Prayer a priority

“…he departed to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God.” Luke 6:12-19 Just before undertaking the important task of selecting […]

Monday September 11th: The Withered Hand

Totally open to Jesus Luke 6:6-11 The man with the withered hand could have felt sorry for himself. Instead, he opened himself to be used by […]

Sunday September 10th: Forgiveness – Doorway to another life

Once open, a new journey begins towards the light, peace and communion. Matthew 18:15-20 Ay! Woe is me, shut-in by fear and doubt, unwilling to forgive […]

Saturday September 9th: First Things First

‘The son of Man is master of the sabbath.’ Luke 6: 1-5 To be successful in life, among other things, we must have our priorities right. […]

Friday September 8th: The Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Her life embodies obedience, humility, and surrender to God’s will. Matthew 1: 1 – 16. 18 – 23 Today the Church celebrates the Feast of the […]

Thursday September 7th: What’s in my net?

‘…they left everything and followed him.’ Luke 5: 1-11 Raised in a fishing village, we would call what Simon Peter and the other fishermen experienced that […]

Wednesday September 6th: Press on soldier.

Launch the appropriate counterattack: prayer, fasting and staying in the presence of the Divine Will. Luke 4: 38-44 On our mission to preach the gospel by […]

Tuesday, September 5th: The Power of God’s Word

“No big set a talk” as we would say in Trinidad. Luke 4: 31 – 37 “Be quiet and come out of him.” That is all […]

Monday September 4th: Forwarding alternative solutions

“No prophet is accepted in his hometown.” Luke 4:16-30 A few years ago, an organization with which I am still associated, brought consultants from the USA […]

Sunday September 3rd: The Divine Plan

‘You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do.” Matthew 16:21-27 Jesus’s revelation is met with Peter’s well-intentioned but misguided response, reflecting the […]

Saturday September 2nd: Why are we here?

Come and join in your master’s happiness Matthew 25:14 – 30 Sometimes I feel like Jim Carrey in The Truman Show on some cosmic TV show […]

Friday September 1st: Ready and waiting

Everyone must be personally prepared so that no one is caught unaware. Matthew 25: 1 – 13 Jesus says that the kingdom of heaven is likened […]

Thursday August 31st: A Call for Vigilance

“So, stay awake, because you do not know the day when your master is coming.” Matthew 24: 42-51 Recently there have been so many violent home […]

Wednesday August 30th: Practice what you preach

…” you hypocrites, you are like whitewashed tombs” … Matthew 23:27-32 “Hypocrites!” Hear Jesus’ voice. Certainly not in the ‘gentle Jesus, meek and mild’ tone. He […]

Tuesday August 29th: The Martyrdom of St John the Baptist.

John the Baptist was miraculously born to an old couple. Mark 6: 17 – 29. Did John’s parents expect their son to be innocently killed? How […]

Monday August 28th: Alas for me!

Search me, Oh God. Matthew 23:13-22 I couldn’t help but chuckle as I imagined Jesus telling off the Scribes and Pharisees and they getting more and […]

Sunday August 27th: God reveals Himself

“God, reveal yourself to me… today?” Matthew 16:13-20 Jesus reveals God as the source of happiness and purpose. “Who do you say I am,” is the […]

Saturday August 26th: Jesus, Our Foundation

Call no man father, teacher, rabbi… Mathew 23:1-12 How many times have we heard someone say, “I left the Church or Parish because of this priest”. […]

Friday August 25th: Delving deep

Being challenged is a good thing since it helps us to clarify and deepen our convictions. Matthew 22: 34 – 40 The Pharisees wanted to disconcert […]

Thursday August 24th: Come and See

We have many ‘Nazareth’ communities here. John 1:45-51 Our Archdiocese over the past few years has been emphasizing making disciples: people on mission, called to learn, […]

Wednesday August 23rd: All equal

“Why should you be envious because I chose to be generous?” Matthew 20:1-16 There is a tendency to gauge our worth by what we do, measuring […]

Tuesday August 22nd: Beneficiaries of Divine Providence

“Everyone…will be repaid a hundred times over, and also inherit eternal life.” Matthew 19:23-30 Confession: I often fantasize about winning the lotto. I imagine all the […]

Monday August 21st: Be Perfect: Love Perfectly

Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell your possessions, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure […]

Sunday August 20th: Standing as a witness of Jesus

“Woman, you have great faith. Let your wish be granted.” Matthew 15:21-28 The Canaanite woman recognized Jesus as the Son of David, the greatest healer and […]

Saturday August 19th: Serving Children in Jesus’ name

” Let the children come to me, and do not stop them, for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.” Matthew […]

Friday August 18th: Sacrificial love

Marriage is meant to reflect the sacrificial love between Christ and His Church. Matthew 19: 3–12 Even though the Law of Moses allowed it, it is […]

Thursday August 17th: Mercy and Forgiveness

This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart.” Matthew 18:21-19:1 Today’s Gospel is […]

Wednesday August 16th: A Prayer that Binds and Looses

“Whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” Matthew 18: 15 – 20 […]

Tuesday August 15th: Letting Go

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin “…. The Almighty has done great things for me” Luke 1:39-56 Mary is our model of what it means to […]

Monday August 14th: No big deal

“…you will find a shekel, take it and give it to them for me and for yourself.” Matthew 17:22-27 In today’s Gospel passage Jesus sends Peter […]

Sunday August 13th: Come to me over the water

Peter was better off to have dared to walk on water and had the opportunity to cry out ‘Lord, save me!’ Matthew 14:22-33 When crossing a […]

Saturday August 12th: Moving mountains

“If you have faith as a mustard seed” …. Matthew 17:14-20 To have faith to move mountains is to believe in the power of The Holy […]

Friday August 11th: The cost of discipleship

The cross represents Jesus’ surrender to the Father, on behalf of humanity. Matthew 16: 24 – 28 Every disciple who takes up their cross and follow […]

Thursday August 10th: A Grain of Wheat

“…unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies…” John 12: 24-26 If a grain of wheat remains stagnant, then it remains just that […]

Wednesday August 9th: Great Faith

He will grant our wishes Matthew 15:21-28 The woman in today’s Gospel pleaded with Jesus for a certain cause. He answered her not a word. The […]

Tuesday August 8th: Recognizing Jesus

‘Courage! It is I! Do not be afraid.’ Matthew 14: 22-36 It happens often in our lives that we are hit by storms. It may be […]

Monday August 7th: The Breaking of the Bread

‘And breaking the loaves he handed them to his disciples, who gave them to the crowds.’ Matthew 14: 13-21 Besides the resurrection, the feeding of five […]

Sunday August 6th: The Transfiguration

“And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light.” Matthew 17:1-9 The Transfiguration serves as a […]

Saturday August 5th: Fatima’s call to penance and sacrifice

“There are many opportunities each day to do penance and sacrifice by offering our daily struggles and tribulations.” Mathew 14:1-12 John, the lone voice in the […]

Friday August 4th: Familiarity breeds contempt

“He worked no miracles there because of their lack of faith.” Matthew 13: 54-58 Jesus’ ministry took Him back to His hometown. There He amazed the […]

Thursday, August 3rd: A Sobering Gospel

…” the angels will appear and separate the wicked from the upright to throw them into the blazing furnace.” Mathew 13: 47-52 This is a very […]

Wednesday August 2nd: Good and bad coexists

‘Where then did the weeds come from?’ Matthew 13:44-46 The farmer knew he had planted good seeds. He was very mindful that both the good seeds […]

Tuesday August 1st: The good seed

The good seed is the subjects of the kingdom Matthew 13: 36 – 43 During the pandemic, I tried to pick up home gardening. At the […]

Monday July 31st: Mustard Seed Beginnings

“The kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed which a man took and sowed in his field.” Matthew 13:31-35 It matters not how small, how […]

Sunday July 30th: The Gift of a Priceless Treasure

‘The kingdom of heaven is like … a treasure …a pearl of great value…a net full of every kind of fish” Matthew 13: 44-52 When we […]

Saturday July 29th: If only…

Sts. Martha, Mary and Lazarus “Lord, if you had been there” John 11: 19 -27 Martha good, eh? You could be so? Look how long them […]

Friday July 28th: Which soil am I?

The seed is packed with potential for growth, life and fruit. Matthew 13: 18 – 23 As we listen to and reflect on the parable of […]

Thursday July 27th: Heaven will not be served on a silver platter.

The more we empty ourselves, the more we are infused with wisdom, understanding and the desire for everlasting life. Matthew 13:10-17 What is it the disciples […]

Wednesday July 26th: Family matters

Feast of Sts. Joachim & Anne “Blessed are your eyes because they see, your ears because they hear.” Matthew 13: 16-17 As a child I noted […]

Tuesday July 25th: Servant leadership

Saint James, Apostle She said to him, ‘Promise that these two sons of mine may sit one at your right hand and the other at your […]

Monday July 24th: Blessed be The Listening Ear

The word has power, yet we demand signs. Matthew 12:38-42 “Seeing is believing” is one of society’s favourite mantras. In the spiritual life though, when did […]

Sunday July 23rd: The yeast of the righteous

“Let them both grow till the harvest.” Matthew 13:24-43 The righteous will shine like the sun. They will shine like the sun in the kingdom of […]

Saturday July 22nd: Be determined to find Jesus!

“They have taken my Lord away … and I don’t know where they have put him.” John 20: 1-2. 11-18 Today we turn to the example […]

Friday July 21st: God Provides and Cares

The Sabbath holds a special promise of divine providence. Matthew 12: 1 – 8 The confrontation between Jesus and the Pharisees over his disciples picking and […]

Thursday July 20th: “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden.”

“You don’t have to be a star to be in my show.” Matthew 11:28-30 These words of Jesus remind me of the song ‘You don’t have […]

Wednesday July 19th: Thank You Jesus

Thank you, Jesus, for introducing me to The Father and teaching me how to pray to Him. Mathew 11: 25-27 Thank you, Jesus, for introducing me […]

Tuesday July 18th: Ungratefulness worse than obeah

“For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Sodom, it would have remained to this day.” Matthew 11: 20 -24 Wow! […]

Monday July 17th: What does your cross look like?

“Anyone who does not take his cross and follow in my footsteps is not worthy of me.” Matthew 10:34- 11:1 What does your cross look like? […]

Sunday July 16th: A Sower went out to sow

“But some seeds fell on rich soil, whoever has ears ought to hear.” Matthew 13:1-23 Our world has an awe-inspiring magnificence of its own. God, our […]

Saturday July: 15th Do not be afraid

“…Why, every hair on your head has been counted.” Matthew 10:24-33 Fear is a crippling emotion. It comes from those dark places in our make up […]

Friday July 14th: Sheep Among Wolves

“Do not worry about how to speak…the spirit of your Father will be speaking in you.” Matthew 10: 16 – 23 Jesus sent the disciples out […]

Thursday July 13th: Freely you have received, freely give

Jesus wanted his disciples and us to share the blessings of the kingdom without expecting to be compensated. Matthew 10 7-15 Matthew Kelly, renown author, wrote […]

Wednesday July 12th: Empowered for Mission

Go and preach the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Matthew 10 1-7 Can you remember being called by name and sent on a mission with […]

Tuesday July 11th: Jesus Heals a Mute Demoniac

The harvest is rich, but the labourers are few; so ask the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers to His harvest. Matthew 9: 32-38 […]

Monday July 10th: Bother Jesus

“Your Faith has restored you.” Matthew 9: 18-26 Jesus was speaking, when one of the officials came to Jesus to ask that Jesus bring his daughter […]

Sunday July 9th: All will be Revealed

We who are chosen for this revelation deeply appreciate the way our lives unfold. Matthew 11:25-30 All we know of God has been revealed to us. […]

Saturday July 8th: Adapting to Change

’No one puts a piece of unshrunken cloth on an old cloak.’ Matthew 9:14-17 The world keeps on changing and we must adapt to that change. […]

Friday July 7th: A new future

“It is not the healthy who need the doctor but the sick.” Matthew 9: 9 – 13 Today’s gospel is about the call of Matthew the […]

Thursday July 6th: Divine Forgiveness and its Healing Power

‘… For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Stand up and walk?’ Matthew 9: 1 – 8 The man in […]

Wednesday July 5th: Held hostage in darkness

“And this is the judgement, the light has come into the world and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil.” […]

Tuesday July 4th: Questions and Answers

I pray I remember these answers. Matthew 8: 23 – 27 Each time I read a Gospel passage I have questions and answers; sometimes there are […]

Monday July 3rd: We have seen the Lord

“My Lord and My God” John 20:24-29 In today’s Gospel we have recorded, the experience with Thomas and his interaction with Jesus. In the first instance […]

Sunday July 2nd: A higher order

, 2023 Read today’s Gospel. Matthew 10:37-42 ‘Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter […]

Saturday July 1st: In or Out

The subjects of the kingdom will be turned out into the dark Matthew 8: 5 – 17 This reminds me of persons that worked hard to […]

Friday June 30th: Healing Available Here!

Whatever keeps us apart from others, we can bring it to Jesus who is always ready to heal and restore. Matthew 8: 1 – 4 The […]

Thursday June 29th: Yuh Promise?

Sts. Peter and Paul “Who do you say I am?” Matthew 16: 13-19 I have been through a lot. Too much sometimes for me to have […]

Wednesday June 28th: Beware!

“By their fruits you will know them.” Matthew 7:15-20 Wolves are inherently dangerous predators. If you recognize them from afar you will turn tail and run. […]

Tuesday June 27th: “God’s way or the highway”

‘Enter by the narrow gate, since the road that leads to destruction is wide and spacious, and many take it; but it is a narrow gate […]

Monday June 26th: Judge gently

Never noticed the plank in my own. Matthew 7:1-5 How often have I observed the splinter in my brother’s eye and never notice the plank in […]

Sunday June 25th: More Value Than Sparrows

He takes care of the birds and the trees; how much more is He looking out for you day and night; full moon or flood. Matthew […]

Saturday June 24th: Discover Your Divine Purpose

“You will set the whole world on fire.” Luke 1:57-66, 80 “What will this child turn out to be?” This was the question asked by everyone […]

Friday June 23rd: Spiritual Treasures

“For where your treasure is there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6: 19 – 23 Jesus agrees that disciples must store up treasures. A treasure […]

Thursday June 22nd: Prayer Graces!

“… your Father knows what you need before you ask him!” Matthew 6: 7-15 Today’s gospel is interesting, since it’s not possible to start a conversation […]

Wednesday June 21st: Where God Resides

“Jesus teaches us another way, the way of righteousness/piety.” Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18  Many years ago, I worked in a community and together we came up with […]

Tuesday June 20th: Make a Choice

“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” Matthew 5 :43-48 June is usually examination time. Today we are faced with a multiple-choice question […]

Monday June 19th: Allowing God to Do His Will

“If anyone requires you to go one mile, go two miles with him?” Matthew 5: 38 – 42 We often talk about doing God’s will. Our […]

Sunday June 18th: You receive without charge, give without charge

“And as you go, proclaim that the kingdom of heaven is close at hand.” Matthew 9:36-10:8 Jesus summoned and inducted his followers into mission even though […]

Saturday June 17th: The Immaculate Heart of Mary

~A Soul consecrated to Mary is never lost.” ~ St. Louis Marie de Montfort. Luke 2:41-51 Along life’s journey there are times when we ignore the […]

Friday June 16th: Healthy Heart Habits

Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It is in our hearts that we decide to love or hate, hold malice or not, embrace or reject. […]

Thursday 15th June: Forgiveness

“… leave your offering there before the altar, go and be reconciled with your brother or sister first, and then come back an Matthew 5: 20-26 […]

Wednesday June 14th: Each One,Teach One

“…but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven” Matthew 5:17-19 According to Wikipedia, the phrase “each one, teach […]

Tuesday June 13th: Powerful Witness

“You are the salt of the earth.” Matthew 5:13-16 After giving the beatitudes, at the start of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus goes on to […]

Saturday June 10th: Excess or All

This is what Jesus wants from us – not outward show but real commitment to what he calls us to, in humility and love. Mark 12:38-44 […]

Friday June 9th: The Messiah’s Identity

Unless we have a personal relationship with Him, we are left with just public opinions. Mark 12: 35 – 37 Today’s passage discusses the Messiah’s identity. […]

Thursday June 8th: The Ultimate Sacrifice

‘Anyone who eats this bread will live forever.’  John 6: 51-58 In today’s gospel, Jesus gives us the greatest mystery in Christendom. He gives us his […]

Wednesday June 7th: God of the Living

‘…how God said to him, ‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’?’ Mark 12: 18-27 The Sadducees assumed […]

Tuesday June 6th: Keeping the Sabbath

Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s; remember to keep holy the Sabbath Mark 12: 13-17 How do we keep the […]

Sunday June 4th: The true definition of love

“God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might will not perish but might have eternal […]

Saturday June 3rd: Appreciating Jesus’ authority

“We don’t know.” Mark 11:27-33 In today’s passage we see another confrontation between the Jewish leaders and Jesus. Of course, Jesus will once more demonstrate His […]

Friday June 2nd: Lessons in Discipleship

True discipleship is based neither on appearances nor getting ahead at other people’s expense. Mark 11: 11 – 26 Jesus cursing the fig tree and cleansing […]

Thursday June 1st: Courage!

And many of them scolded him and told him to keep quiet Mark 10: 46 – 52 So much is lost in the English translation of […]

Wednesday May 31st: Mary, the Evangelizer

Feast of the Visitation “My soul proclaims the greatness of God.” Luke 1:39-56 Blessed and highly favored indeed she was, yet she did not bask in […]

Tuesday May 30th: It’s not an easy road

 “We have left everything and followed you.” Mark 10:28-31   … It’s not an easy road And many see the glamor and the glitter so them […]

Monday May 29th: Support

“Jesus said to his mother, ‘Woman this is your son.’ Then to the disciple he said, ‘This is your mother.’ John 19:25-34 It is a touching […]

Sunday May 28th: It only takes a spark

“…the door was closed in the room where the disciples were for fear of the Jews.” John 20:19-30 ‘Like sand sifting through the hourglass, so are […]

Saturday May 27th: Mind your…mission

“What does it matter to you? Follow me.” John 21:20-25 You ever find yourself wondering what is the spiritual standing of another person in the eyes […]

Friday May 26th: Second Chances

We all need to stand with dignity again after we have fallen. John 21: 15 – 19 Jesus showed himself to his disciples and after they […]

Thursday May 25th: Oneness with God – A Unifying Spirit

If we are to be true witnesses for Christ, then it must be displayed in our own lives John 17:20-26 Today Jesus prays for that unifying […]

Wednesday May 24th: Secure in His love

The watchful eye of the Son of God is a demonstration of the extent of his care and concern. John 17:11-19 In today’s Gospel the verses […]

Tuesday May 23rd: Gifts of Prayer and Eternal Life

“Eternal life…is a gift partly given now.” John 17:1-11 It always warms my heart when I learn that someone is praying for me, or has offered […]

Monday May 22nd: The Holy Spirit Courage!

“But take courage; I have conquered the world!” John 16: 29-33 “In the world you face persecution.” These can be very daunting words as we struggle […]

Sunday May 21st: Make Disciples of all the Nations

Ascension of our Lord “I am with you always; yes, to the end of time.” Matthew 28:16-20 Through our baptism we became missionaries for God, and […]

Saturday May 20th: A Liberating Question: How Can We Help?

“If you ask anything of the Father in my name, He will give it to you.”  John 16:23-28 I recall the story of Servol. In his […]

Friday May 19th: Jesus, Our Hope and Joy

Even amid deep sorrow, there is hope for a brighter future. John 16: 20 – 23 Jesus says to the disciples, “You will be sorrowful, but […]

Thursday May 18th: Always Good News

The words of Sacred Scripture stir something in our hearts. (Jn 16:16-20) John 16: 16-20 “You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn to joy.” […]

Wednesday May 17th: Jesus is the way, the truth and the life

“But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth.” John 16: 12-15 In today’s Gospel passage we see Jesus talking […]

Tuesday May 16th: Has grief filled your heart?

Rest assured, it is amid our deepest grief, that the Advocate will be sent to us. John 16: 5-11 Grief is real and can be a […]

Monday May 15th: Be Guided

.”… anyone who kills you will think he is doing a holy service to God.” John 15:26-16:4 Jesus knew his opposition against the religious authorities would […]

Sunday May 14th: I am in You

“On that day you will know that I am in my Father and you in me and I in you.” John 14:15-21 I cudda swear that […]

Saturday May 13th: With whom do I identify?

‘If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own’ John 15:18-21 When I read this verse of scripture the first thing that […]

Friday May 12th: A higher calling

“Love one another just as I have loved you.” John 15: 12 – 17 Leviticus 19: 18 already gave a command to “Love one’s neighbour as […]

Thursday May 11th: Deep and Lasting Joy

“As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you…I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your […]

Wednesday May 10th: Jesus, the true vine

“I am the vine, you are the branches.” John 15:1-8 By declaring that He is the Vine and we are the branches, Jesus establishes that He […]

Tuesday May 9th: Jesus, the Prophet

…They will see for themselves the revelation of the truth…. John 14:27-31 Jesus, as Prophet, says to His disciples ‘I have told you this now before […]

Monday May 8th: Pass it on

‘Anybody who loves me will be loved by my Father.’  John 14: 21-26 In today’s gospel, Jesus stresses on the importance of love. He says that […]

Sunday May 7th: “Do Not Let You Hearts Be Troubled”

None of us, can expect a trouble-free life, but Jesus invites us to trust in Him… John 14: 1-12 This Gospel passage is one of my […]

Saturday May 6th: Recognising the Him in Him

‘Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me?’ John 14:7-14 In today’s Gospel, Jesus reveals the depth of […]

Friday May 5th: A friend and much more

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me.” John 14: 1 – 6 Jesus tells the disciples to trust him […]

Thursday May 4th: Surely not I, Lord!

“The sin you refuse to forsake is your thirty pieces of silver.” John 13: 16-20 He who has shared my bread has turned against Me. I […]

Wednesday May 3rd: In the Name of Jesus

What is Jesus telling me? John 14: 6 – 14 This Gospel always makes me feel like Super-Woman. I then realize that I am not Super-Woman. […]

Tuesday May 2nd: Who is Jesus?

The Father and I are one John 10; 22-30 It is interesting that where today’s gospel passage is being preached is the “Porch of Judgment.” From […]

Monday May 1st: Fully human and fully divine

“Where did this man get such wisdom?” Matthew 13: 54 – 58 After reading and hearing this passage so many times over the years, this is […]

Sunday April 30th: Life to the full

The verse, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death.” brings both hope and consolation. John 10:1-10 Years ago, almost every child […]

Saturday April 29th: Soul Food

“After this, many of his disciples went away and accompanied him no more.” John 6:60-69 They left in droves then, as so many do now, walking […]

Friday April 28th: A life-giving offer

The Jews were arguing among themselves and saying, “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” Jesus was offering them a thing which the […]

Wednesday April 27th: God so loved…..

Truth, goodness, and beauty are made perfect in the love of Christ. John 3: 16-21 God gives us the freedom to choose whom and what we […]

Tuesday April 25th: Live and Proclaim the Good News

“We can do small things with great love.” Mark 16:15-20 I sometimes wonder about those signs Jesus said would accompany believers in today’s Gospel. Not the […]

Monday April 24th: “Seeking out” Jesus

When they found him on the other side of the lake, they said to him, “Rabbi, when did you come here”? John 6: 22-29 Today’s Gospel […]

Sunday April 23rd: On the road

Walk with me Oh My God. Luke 24: 13-35 Let your words burn into my heart and transform my darkest night into the brightest day. If […]

Saturday April 22nd: “It is I; do not be afraid.”

It has to be the church, … who will bring the Word, Jesus, to calm the storm through justice, peace and right living. John 6:16-21 “Debe […]

Friday April 21st: Meeting needs

“Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed them to those who were sitting there; he then did the same with the fish, distributing as […]

Thursday April 20th: Available Options

“Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever disobeys the Son will not see life but must endure God’s wrath.” John 3:31-36 The idea that […]

Wednesday April 19th: Jesus came to save the world, not condemn it

“Whoever lives the truth comes to the light” John 3:16-21 Many times, we are afraid of using our gifts and talents, especially in the Church, because […]

Tuesday April 18th: The Wind

“The wind blows where it wills, and you can hear the sound it makes, but you do not know where it comes from or where it […]

Monday April 17th: Born Again

“How can a man be born when he is old?” John 3:1-8 At age 14 I began attending the Catholic Church and I became the most […]

Sunday April 16th: Peace be with you

 “Jesus came and stood among them. He said to them, “Peace be with you.” John 20:19-31 Deep inside of me I was rebellious towards people and […]

Saturday April 15th: Living in hope

“… Go out to the whole world; and preach the gospel to all creation.” Mark 16:9-15 The apostles had witnessed the betrayal, beatings, torture, and the […]

Friday April 14th: Renewing the call

This catch was the reminder that he called them from fishing for fish to fishing for souls. John 21:1-14 It would seem as though the disciples […]

Thursday April 13th: Mind-Opening Faith

“Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures”. Luke 24:35-48 I cannot begin to imagine how traumatic and confusing it might have been […]

Wednesday April 12th: Faith, not fear

“And it happened that as they were talking together and discussing it. Jesus himself came up and walked by their side.” Luke 24: 13-35The crucifixion of […]

Tuesday April 11th: Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene

Jesus said to her, “Mary!”  She turned and said to Him, in Hebrew. “Rabbouni!” (Which means Teacher). John 20: 11-18 It must have been her absolute […]

Monday April 10th: Choosing Awe and Joy

Jesus will meet us on the way…. Matthew 28:8-15 All the soldiers witnessed the rolling away of the stone and were shaken by this experience. We […]

Sunday April 9th: Come running with Peter

Easter Sunday “Till this moment they had still not understood the scripture, that he must rise from the dead.” John 20:1-9 ‘Peter, wait! Peter, wait! They […]

Saturday April 8th: Filled with awe and great joy

Gloria Saturday ‘He has risen from the dead…’ Matthew 28: 1-10 Today’s gospel tells of one of the most intriguing events in the life of Jesus. […]

Friday April 7th: This garden: A place of healing and restoration

Good Friday Jesus’ obedience in the garden is a reversal of the disobedience of Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden. John 18: 1 – […]

Thursday April 6th: Lord, I am not worthy

Holy Thursday “ Jesus’ hour had come to pass from this world to the Father, having loved those who were His in this world, loved them […]

Wednesday April 5th: Salvifici Doloris

Rejection of Jesus’ salvific sacrifice – True betrayal Mathew 26:14-25 Jesus knew that all but John would run away, and that Peter will deny Him shortly. […]

Tuesday April 4th: Living with Judas

It is very difficult for me to be like Jesus John 13: 21 – 33; 36 – 38 It is very difficult for me to be […]

Monday April 3rd: It can never be enough to honour Jesus

“Leave her alone” John 12:1-11 In today’s Gospel we once more meet Mary, Martha and Lazarus. This time they are at dinner to honour Jesus. Once […]

Sunday April 2nd: Ever at His Side

She knew her son’s death was not the end; there was a greater purpose to his suffering. Matthew 27: 11-54 From the very beginning, Mary knew […]

Saturday April 1st: Discernment

He did not speak in his own person; it was as high priest he made this prophecy John 11: 45 – 56 I was touched by […]

Friday March 31st: Public Witness

Stand proudly and declare it even if it incurs disapproval from some. John 10: 31 – 42 The Jews fetched stones to stone Jesus because they […]

Thursday March 30th: Seek to Understand the Great I AM

“Whoever keeps my word will never see death.” John 8:51-59 “Who are you claiming to be?” they asked Him. “Are you greater than our father Abraham?” […]

Wednesday March 29th: No longer slaves

“If the Son sets you free you will indeed be free!” John 8: 31-42 This forty-day journey shall not leave us in shackles, Walking singly or […]

Tuesday March 28th: Believing in Christ: The Path to Eternal Life

“When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will realize that I am he…” John 8: 21-30 Amidst Jesus’ realization of the Pharisees’ […]

Monday March 27th: Where are we looking today?

Whey he day? Ah cyant fine he, at all Luke 2: 41 -51 In Luke’s gospel Jesus is taken twice to Jerusalem to fulfill the Laws […]

Sunday March 26th: Let joy live again

“I am the Resurrection. Anyone who believes in me even if that person dies, will live.” John 11:1-45 There’s a joy in my heart. Deep down-in-my-heart, […]

Saturday March 25th: Delight in another’s good news

The Annunciation of the Lord “Rejoice, so highly favoured!” Luke 1:26-38 My deceased uncle, Faustin, bought lottery tickets weekly and encouraged me to do the same. […]

Friday March 24th: Restricted access

Is Jesus free to walk freely across our entire lives or are there places he must not visit, or see? John 7:1-2. 10. 25-30 In today’s […]

Thursday March 23rd: Eternal life is a person

“You search the scriptures because you think that in them you will find eternal life” John 5: 31-47 Here, Jesus is in a discussion with the […]

Wednesday March 22nd: The Son can do nothing on his own, but only what he sees the Father doing

We are called to work together with our gifts as the Father and Son work in harmony. John 5:17-30 I remember, once in my career, the […]

Tuesday March 21st: Compassion

“Going against the establishment is not an easy road” John 5:1-16 Going against the establishment is not an easy road. Yet for some it is absolutely […]

Monday March 20th: Tune in to God

St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin “The Lord said to him in a dream” … Matthew 1:16,18-21,24 Today we celebrate St. Joseph, Spouse of Mary. […]

Sunday March 19th: The blind man went off and washed himself, and came away with his sight restored

“He was born blind so that the works of God might be displayed in him.” John 9:1-41 In the spiritual world, we all possess blurred vision […]

Saturday March 18th: When People Annoy Us

Be Merciful to Me, Lord Luke 18:9-14 If we contemplate truthfully, we will admit that there is a Pharisee in each of us. People will often […]

Friday March 17th: Love of God and neighbour

Experience teaches us that loving God and neighbour requires commitment and effort, which we must make despite any challenges. Mark 12: 28 – 34 The question […]

Thursday March 16th: Rejecting the messenger

People can become so blinded by personal bias against another that even the good they do is suspect. Luke 11: 14-23 Jesus was right in objecting […]

Wednesday March 15th: Staying Committed

“Do not imagine that I have come to abolish the Law and Prophets. I have come … to complete them.” Matthew 5:17-19 Here Jesus celebrates the […]

Tuesday March 14th: Keeping Count

“Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Matthew 18:21-35 From this question posed by […]

Monday March 13th: Trusting the message

“Upon hearing these things, (they) were filled with anger.” Luke 4:24-30 This Gospel passage teaches us that it is difficult for us to let go of […]

Sunday March 12th: Woman of Samaria, Woman everywhere

“No one who drinks the water I shall give will ever be thirsty again” … John 4:5-42 Dear Master, we thank you for that deep encounter […]

Saturday March 11th: The Story of the Forgiving Father

“…this son of mine was dead and has come back to life; he was lost and is found.”,  Luke 16: 1-3; 11-32 The parable of the […]

Friday March 10th: Real stewardship

We are all tasked with contributing to the care of the vineyard. Matthew 21: 33-34. 45-46 The passage can be considered a condensed version of the […]

Thursday March 9th: …Even if

Come to your senses and realise the truth Luke16: 19-31 The rich man comes to his senses and realises the truth of the teachings he has […]

Wednesday March 8th: Servant of the people

‘The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve.’ Matthew 20: 17-28 In today’s gospel Jesus tells his apostles that in his life […]

Tuesday March 7th: Greatness is Seen in Love

‘ They do all their deeds to be seen by others…’ Matthew 23 1-12 Hypocrisy and misuse of authority seem to be prevalent within a lot […]

Monday March 6th: Love covers a multitude of sins

“ …the standard use will be the standard used for you.” Luke 6: 36-38 At first glance this reading appears to be a ‘tit for tat’, […]

Sunday March 5th: The Power and Presence of God

“This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” Matthew 17:1-9 The Transfiguretion of Jesus is a powerful and significant event […]

Saturday March 4th: Striving for perfection

Pray for those who persecute you Matthew 5: 43 – 48 What I am trying to do for Lent is to follow the teachings of this […]

Friday March 3rd: Deepening virtue

Virtue is maintaining a high standard of behaviour in both public behaviour and hidden thoughts and feelings. Matthew 5: 20–26 Today Jesus challenges disciples to go […]

Thursday March 2nd: Seek, knock and ask

“For everyone who asks receives” Matthew 7:7-12 This is a very familiar Bible passage. Verse 12, ‘Do to others what you would have them do to […]

Wednesday March 1st: A generation of doubting Thomases

This is a wicked generation, it is asking for a sign Luke 11: 29 – 32 Today’s gospel reminds me of when my daughter knowingly does […]

Tuesday February 28th: The Ultimate Prayer – Don’t rattle it; pray and live it!

Sincerity of our prayers matters Matthew 6:7-15 Shouting and swearing erupted from the mixed group as we deliberated on the topic assigned.  “Let us pray”, I […]

Monday February 27th: No Mamaguy!

 “And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans” Matthew 6: 7-15 You know a Trini could real bamboozle yuh with words, right? One […]

Sunday February 26th: Jesus Is Tested in the Wilderness

We shape the future with our choices. Matthew 4:1-11 Each day I feel a tinge of wretchedness in my soul. Sometimes near desolation. I am aware […]

Saturday February 25th: On leading others…

I hear Jesus’ response and must strive to examine my own attitude. Luke 5:27-32 Like Levi, many have answered the call. To leave everything to follow […]

Friday February 24th: Lenten Fast

By giving up something important or valued, we demonstrate sorrow for sins and a desire to turn away from them Matthew 9: 14 – 15 The […]

Thursday February 23rd: Lose our lives for His sake

“Anyone who wants to save his life will lose it.” Luke 9:22-25 Are our lives lost? Though we can easily approach this question with a negative […]

Wednesday February 22nd: Conversion in our relationship with God, self and others

Ash Wednesday “Your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”                                                                                        Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 We live in a culture that promotes public recognition for donations, […]

Tuesday February 21st: We must decrease so that Christ will increase in us

“If anyone wants to be first, he must make himself last of all and servant of all.” Mark 9:30-37 The world’s view of success and happiness […]

Monday February 20th: Take Pity, Lord

“Let’s get honest with Jesus for our deliverance.” Mark 9: 14-29 We can only be liberated from the bondage caused by sin through a deep encounter […]

Sunday February 19th: God does not withhold his love

“For he causes his sun to rise on bad as well as good, and his rain to fall on honest as well as dishonest men alike.” […]

Saturday February 18th: In His Footsteps

On this journey we are invited to embrace the path of Jesus. Mark 9:2-13 We are invited, as Jesus took His inner circle up the mountain, […]

Friday February 17th: Taking up one’s cross

Self-renunciation and taking up one’s cross are not options; they are indispensable core elements of Christianity. Mark 8: 34 – 9: 1 The Lord is asking […]

Thursday February 16th: Destiny

“Get behind me Satan! Because the way you think is not God’s way but man’s.” Mark 8:27-33 Who is really in charge of our destiny? Peter, […]

Wednesday February 15th: How Community Facilitates Healing

“He was cured and he could see everything plainly and distinctly.” Mark 8:22-26 In today’s Gospel from Mark we have another familiar and beautiful story of […]

Tuesday February 14th: What’s working in the background?

“Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and that of Herod.” Mark 8:14-21 When added to flour and other ingredients, a little bit of yeast can yield […]

Monday February 13th: Faith in action

He sighed deeply and said, “Why does this generation ask for a sign? Truly I tell you, no sign will be given to it.” Mark 8:11-13 […]

Sunday February 12th: The Fulfilment of the Law

“Do not imagine that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have come not to abolish but to complete them.” Matthew 5:17-37 […]

Saturday February 11th: Spiritual Nourishment

Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes “If I send them away hungry to their homes, they will faint on the way – and some of them […]

Friday February 10th: To God no one is forgotten or ignored

“ He does all things well; He makes the deaf hear and the dumb speak.“ Mark 7: 31 – 37 Jesus travelled outside of Galilee where […]

Thursday February 9th: The Outsider

Be Humble. Persist. Mark 7:24-30 This Gospel passage says Jesus ‘could not pass unrecognised’ – even by a pagan woman.   His works, His person, His reputation […]

Wednesday February 8th: If anyone has ears, let him listen to this

“Nothing that goes into a man can make him unclean.” Mark 7:14-23 In today’s gospel Jesus gives us a fundamental teaching, and as always, his teachings […]

Tuesday February 7th: Following Him vs Following Tradition

‘Isaiah prophesied rightly about you hypocrites …’ Mark 7 1-13 Our beautiful islands Trinidad and Tobago are full of depth, culture, and people of many races. […]

Monday February 6th: Prepare for the great crossing over

“When they had crossed over they landed at Gennesaret and anchored there” Mark 6:53-56 When death comes close to home, it propels me more than before […]

Sunday February 5th: Living with purpose

“You are the salt of the earth…. You are the light of the world.” Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus’ words to his disciples are a call to action. […]

Saturday February 4th: Rest a while

Jesus must have been a psychologist! Mark 6: 30 – 34 So listen to Jesus and rest a while Today we hear from mental health professionals […]

Friday February 3rd: Jesus – A cause for joy and hope

“King Herod heard about Jesus since by now his name was well-known.” Mark 6: 14 – 29 Although this Herod did not become perturbed as his […]

Thursday February 2nd: A light of revelation for all peoples

My eyes have seen thy salvation Luke 2:22-40 Happy feast day to the Presentation Brothers! When we consider the Presentation of the Lord in the temple […]

Wednesday February 1st: Brokenness

God writes straight with crooked lines Mark 6: 1 – 6 Beginning “The Bible in a Year” podcast, Fr. Mike Schmidt loves to say “God writes […]

Tuesday January 31st: Just a touch

“Jesus continued to look all around to see who had touched him.” Mark 5: 21-43 In her time, custom decreed that she live a life of […]

Monday January 30th: Who is the strongest of them all? The Liberator

Jesus’ power is made present in quiet. Mark 5:1-20 This passage continues Mark’s stress on Jesus as the powerful one; however, Jesus does not speak until […]

Sunday January 29th: Be blessed!

When we raise our hands toward heaven, He reaches down and touches us. Matthew 5: 1-12 One of Matthew’s most uplifting passages also invites us to […]

Saturday January 28th: Asleep? Do you still have no faith?

“Stand brave near Him who never sleeps and hold tight to His right hand that leads.” Mark 4:35-41 In recent times, we and our world’s reality […]

Friday January 27th: Mustard seed beginnings

Our daily living is filled with small gestures which, over time, count for a lot. Mark 4: 26 – 34 Jesus gives two parables about the […]

Thursday January 26th: Let your light shine!

“ For there is nothing hidden but it must be disclosed, nothing secret except it be brought to light.” Mark 4: 21-25 “Everything in de dark […]

Wednesday January 25th: As people of faith

The Conversion of St Paul How well do we follow our assignment? Mark 16:15-18 Wow! Is the opening prayer in today’s Liturgy touching you? “…We who […]

Tuesday January 24th: Be doers.

“Anyone who does the will of God, that person is my brother and sister and mother.’’ Mark 3:31-35 We must never stop talking about Jesus. His […]

Monday January 23rd: A house divided

People who take a stand for justice, integrity, anti-corruption…are often deemed troublemakers Mark 3:22-30 Many years ago, a simple farmer from Dominica, practicing organic/biological methods of […]

Sunday January 22nd: Called to serve

“The people who walk in darkness have seen a great light.” Matthew 4:12-23 We are lonely by birth, only pilgrims here in this Caribbean space. Born […]

Saturday January 21st? You mad or what?

“He went home again, and once more such a crowd collected they could not even have a meal.” Mark 3: 20-21 Jesus was on a roll, […]

Friday January 20th: Thanks Mountaintop experiences

We must all have a ‘mountain’ to go to when we have serious or life-decisions to make. Mark 3: 13 – 19 The mountain always had […]

Thursday January 19th: We are all in need of healing

“All who had diseases pressed upon him to touch him.” Mark 3:7-12 In today’s Gospel people came to Jesus from everywhere because of the healing miracles, […]

Wednesday January 18th: Do Good Anyway

Lord, remove all faultfinding, and let it begin with me. Mark 3:1-6 Have you ever felt like you could do a million things right and yet […]

Tuesday January 17th: People first

“The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath”. Mark 2: 23-28 The interpretation of laws has always been problematic yet laws are necessary […]

Monday January 16th: Embracing possibilities

No! New wine into fresh wineskins! Mark 2:18-22 Jesus tells his listeners when new wine is put into old, rigid and brittle wineskins the result will […]

Sunday January 15th: Authentic, Reliable Witness

“…I am the witness that he is the Chosen One of God.” John 1:29-34 John 1:29-34 Isn’t it wonderful when someone can bear positive, truthful witness […]

Saturday January 14th: Building Community

“They asked his disciples, ‘Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?’ Mark 2: 13-17 Wow! If ever we needed a Scripture passage to support […]

Friday January 13th: Sin cripples

“My child, your sins are forgiven.” Mark 2: 1 – 12 When they brought the paralytic to him, why did Jesus ignore the obvious and address […]

Thursday January 12th: Go to him anyway

“Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand and touched him and said to him, “I will; be clean.” Mark 1:40-45 The leper knew very well […]

Wednesday January 11th: True Availability

God’s Will and Purpose Mark 1:29-39 This passage reflects a lovely movement. After a lot of work and busyness, Jesus ‘got up’ – this is the […]

Tuesday January 10th: Jesus as Model

“And His teaching made a deep impression on them because … he taught them with authority.” Mark 1: 21-28 When we are called to proclaim the […]

Monday January 9th: True humility

‘This is my Son, the Beloved.’ Matthew 3:13-17 This gospel is a perfect example of humility. Here we have two people who show us how true […]

Sunday January 8th: Feel the pulse-beat

“And you Bethlehem in the land of Judah.” Matthew 2:1-12 And you Bethlehem in the land of Judah. And you Bethlehem, here, in all the lands […]

Saturday January 7th: The Miracle Cycle Begins with an Empty Glass

‘They have no wine.’ John 2:1-11 In today’s word the illustration Mother Mary extends is worth reflecting upon. A problem arises and she goes to her […]

Friday January 6th: Glimpses of the Christ

“You are my Son, the Beloved; my favor rests on you.” Mark 1: 6 – 11 The Christmastide gospel passages give us different glimpses of who […]

Thursday January 5th: Jesus calls…

“If today you hear His voice, harden not your hearts!” John 1: 43-51 Who can enter Your sanctuary O Lord? The man with a clean heart […]

Wednesday January 4th: The Goodness of God

I have experienced the goodness of God, time and time again. John 1 :35-42 I so admire Andrew. He was able to follow Jesus right away […]

Tuesday January 3rd: This is the Son of God

“Behold the Lamb of God.” John 1:29-34 The interaction between John the Baptist and Jesus was indeed very deep, way beyond the blood relationship. When Mary […]

Monday January 2nd: Be like John

Make a straight way for the Lord John 1: 19 – 28 OMG, January 2nd. Another year has passed in a flash. I am reading today’s […]

Sunday January 1st: The depths of sorrow and heights of joy

‘But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart’ Luke 2: 16-21 New mothers treasure everything about their new babies. One can only […]

Saturday December 31st: Out with the old

Divinity has clothed Himself in humanity so that all of humanity can share in His divinity! John 1:1-18 As we come to the end of the […]

Friday December 30: The Holy Family

Feast of the Holy Family, Jesus, Mary and Joseph God is always ready to guide and inspire every family. Matthew 2: 13-15 Being a family is […]

Thursday December 29th: Behold the Promise

“For my eyes have seen the salvation which you have displayed for all people to see.” Luke 2:22-35 We have much to learn from Simeon who […]

Tuesday December 28th: The Holy Innocents

Feast of the Holy Innocents “It Is Rachel weeping for her children, refusing to be comforted”….. Matthew 2:13-18 The Gospel tells us that God spoke to […]

Tuesday December 27th: Faithful discipleship

Like John, our goal is to remain close to Jesus John 20: 1 – 8. The Church celebrates the feast of St. John, apostle and evangelist […]

Monday December 26th: Do not worry

Feast of St Stephen It is reassuring that we have the Spirit of our Father right at our side. Matthew 10:17-22  Can you recall an occasion […]

Sunday December 25th: Always to Shine

The Nativity of the Lord “An angel of the Lord stood over them and the glory of the Lord shone round them.” Luke 2:1-14 Time and […]

Saturday  December 24th: God’s plans for John

“Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel!” Luke 1: 67 – 79 Today we turn to the ‘Prayer of Zechariah’, commonly called the Benedictus. Though […]

Friday December 23rd: Divine Intervention

We must not be closed to the hope that God will do great things in our lives. Luke 1: 57-66 When Elizabeth’s time had come her neighbours […]

Thursday December 22nd: Building Communities of Inclusivity and Dialogue

 “He has… lifted up the lowly; filled the hungry with good things”… Luke 1: 46 Certainly, this is a prayer of synodality! Mary, experiencing the love […]

Wednesday December 21st: Jesus always propels us into action

Mary got up at once and went to Elizabeth. Luke 1:39 – 45 Today’s Gospel is truly a Gospel of faith, faith with action. Prayer without […]

Tuesday December 20th: Living in the Lord

“Behold the handmaid of the Lord”… Luke 1:26-38 Today’s Gospel passage is very close to my heart because it contains the motto I chose many years […]

Monday December 19th: When God Mutes Us.

“For the Grace, wisdom and discernment to build in silence.” Luke 1: 5-25 Have you ever felt the not-so-gentle nudging of the Lord asking you to […]

Sunday December 18th: Quiet quitting

“Do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife…” Matthew 1:18-24 ‘Quiet quitting’ is a new post-pandemic term which means ‘moving ourselves off the […]

Saturday December 17th: A genealogy of Jesus Christ, son of David, son of Abraham

All are within the mercy and love of God. Read today’s Gospel. Matthew 1: 1-17 The beginning of Matthew’s Gospel focuses in detail on the ancestry […]

Friday December 16th: Unmasking

What mask or false self do we need to shed in order to live our true vocation? John 5:33 -36 John the Baptist is one of […]

Thursday December 15th: Being a Messenger-Leader

“Look I am going to send my messenger in front of you to prepare your way before you”. Luke 7:24-30 Like John the Baptist, all great leaders are not afraid to […]

Wednesday December 14th: Living in joyful hope

“…Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?” Luke 7:19-23 Two thousand years later and we are still asking the […]

Tuesday December 13th: A Man Had Two Sons 

So very often we understand religious responsibility as  law, reinforced by punishment. Matthew 21: 28 – 32 In today’s Gospel passage, by choosing to use sons […]

Monday December 12th: The Lord will fulfill his promises

 “Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” Luke 1: 39-47 “All my life you have been faithful, all […]

Sunday December 11th: Go light the world

Stand up and testify; and, like John the Baptist, be willing to pay the price. Matthew 11: 2 – 11 You have received the gift of […]

Saturday December 10th: Joining the Dots

Let’s ask Him ‘Why?‘ Matthew 17:10-13 The question the disciples ‘put to’ Jesus was to clarify something that others were saying – that Elijah had not […]

Friday December 9th: Closed Minds

We must have the humility to listen and the openness to change in order to embrace the Messiah and his Kingdom. Matthew 11: 16 – 19 […]

Thursday December 8th: A call to serve

‘The angel Gabriel was sent by God’  Luke 1: 26-38 In this well-known scripture passage heralding the birth of Jesus we see Mary receiving a message […]

Wednesday December 7th: Rest

‘For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”’ Matthew 11:28-30 In the Gospel today we are given the simplest of invitations. Jesus says to […]

Tuesday December 6th: We matter

The Father is not willing that we should perish! Mathew 18:12-14 O what great joy and consolation to know we have such a persistent and protective […]

Monday December 5th: Jesus is our friend

Jesus called the man friend Luke 5: 17-26 Jesus forgave the man his sins. The Pharisees and teachers of the law heard this and were horrified! You […]

Sunday December 4th: The moment of ‘conversion’ or ‘metanoia’, a change of heart and mind.

‘Repent, for the kingdom of Heaven is close at hand.’ Matthew 3:1-12 The essential message of John the Baptist is “Repentance”.  Jesus also started his ministry with these […]

Saturday December 3rd: Go, proclaim this message

“Freely you have received; freely give” Matthew 9:35-10:1, 6-8 Today’s Gospel focuses on Jesus choosing and sending His disciples out with specific authority and instructions: to […]

Friday December 2nd: A vision of hope

“Do you believe I can do this?” They said, “Lord, we do.” Matthew 9: 27 – 31 Advent is a season of hope. The gospel passage […]

Thursday December 1st: Strong foundation

Not everyone who says to me, “Lord, Lord”, will enter the kingdom of heaven Matthew 7: 21, 24 – 27 I love watching home renovation shows […]

Wednesday November 30th: Call and Response

Feast of St Andrew, Apostle. “And at once, leaving their nets they followed him.” Matthew 4:18-22 Sometimes knots deep down in the belly, and bones turning […]

Tuesday November 29th: Trust like a child

‘I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to […]

Monday November 28th: Astounding Faith

“…just give the word and my servant will be cured.” “…I tell you solemnly, nowhere in Israel have I found faith like this.’’ Matthew 8:5-11 “Where […]

Sunday November 27th: A requirement of kingdom people

Be ready, for you do not know the hour Matthew 24: 37 – 44 Which one of you will give your son a stone if he […]

Saturday  November 26th: Watch yourselves!

Prayer is the weapon. Luke 21:34-36 The words: “Stay awake” jump out at me every time. I know I must focus on Christ and thoughts of […]

Friday November 25th: Hang on to the Word

“ Sky and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.” Luke 21: 29 – 33 Jesus says his words are not like […]

Thursday November 24th: We can be hopeful

“Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads …” Luke 21:20-28 Initially, today’s passage seems to be one associated with […]

Wednesday November 23rd: By your endurance you will gain your souls

‘He got up, each of the three times he fell under the weight of the cross ‘…  Luke 21: 12 – 19 Nelson Mandela was imprisoned […]

Tuesday November 22nd: A Time of Grace and Mercy

 “And when you hear of wars and revolutions, do not be terrified, for this is something that must happen first, but the end will not come […]

Monday November 21st: Sacrifice grows charity

“She, from her poverty, has offered her whole livelihood.” Luke 21:1-4 Today’s Gospel is forming us in the way of charitable living.  Charity is one of […]

Sunday November 20th: The burden of leadership

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe There is a “cross” which must be borne…. Luke 23:35-43 “I did not sign up for this!” she […]

Saturday November 19th: Whose spouse Am I?

“The bliss of spending Eternity with our Eternal Spouse” Luke 20: 27-40 Marriage is an important sacrament. That is why it’s no surprise that it is […]

Friday November 18th: A Sacred Space

Our parish churches should not become a mere filling station where we go occasionally. Luke 19: 45 – 48 Jesus entered the Temple and drove out the merchants […]

Thursday November 17th: God cares!

“As he drew near and came in sight of the city he shed tears over it.” ,Luke 19:41-44 Do you remember when our parents and teachers […]

Wednesday November 16th: Opportunities

“I tell you, to everyone who has will be given more…” Luke 19:11-28 In this parable Jesus posits two ways of dealing with opportunities. Firstly, we […]

Tuesday November 15th: Short sight, not height

“He kept trying to see who Jesus was but he was too short.” Luke 19: 1-10 There was Jesus right in his presence yet Zacchaus was […]

Monday November 14th: The possibilities of Faith

*Your faith has made you well.” Luke 18: 35 – 43 As Jesus approaches Jerusalem, he focuses his teaching on faith. Earlier he told the disciples […]

Sunday November 13th: Not one stone will be left upon another

“All these things you  are staring at now – the time will come when not a single stone will be left on another: everything will be […]

Saturday November 12th: Persistent Prayer

 “ I will see that she gets justice”… Luke 18:1-8 One day a new priest came to my Parish.  I was excited to meet him and  […]

Friday November 11th: Be prepared

“It will be the same when the day comes for the Son of man to be revealed.” Luke 17: 26 – 37 As Jesus neared Jerusalem […]

Thursday November 10th: It is Within Me

Until the end of time! Luke 17:20-25 As human beings, we deal in tangibles – when, where, what, how. In this Gospel passage, the Pharisees ask […]

Wednesday November 9th: Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

“Stop turning my Father’s house into a marketplace!” John 2: 13-22 When Jesus angrily chased the money-changers out of the temple, it was because they were […]

Tuesday November 8th: Humility

‘We are merely servants; we have done no more than our duty Luke 17: 7-10 Today Jesus presents us with a parable that instructs us on […]

Monday November 7th: Be aware of your Attitudes and Actions

‘…you must rebuke the offender, and if there is repentance, you must forgive.’ Luke 17:1-6 In today’s passage, Jesus is saying to His disciples what it […]

Sunday November 6th: Children of God

“… to which of them will she be the wife?’ Luke 20:27-38 Our reading presents us with the Sadducees posing a hypothetical case to Jesus. It […]

Saturday November 5th: Shades of grey

Welcome Christ and deny entrance to all others, when you possess Christ you are amply rich and He will satisfy you- Imitation of Christ Luke 16:9-15 […]

Friday November 4th: A wake up call

“Now that my master is taking the stewardship from me, what am I to do?” Luke 16: 1 – 8 How many times we have heard this […]

Thursday November 3rd: God welcomes sinners

I am in awe of God’s love and mercy.. Luke 15: 1 – 10 I love these two parables. I feel comforted by them. The image […]

Wednesday November 2nd: Our final destination is eternal life

‘I will raise him up on the last day” John 6: 37-40 Today the Church celebrates the feast of All Souls. This feast commemorates all the […]

Tuesday November 1st: Why Celebrate All Saints’ Day

Find inspiration in their stories. Matthew 5: 1 – 12 It is a beautiful thing to go back to the beginning to truly understand why we […]

Monday October 31st: I scratch your back….

“When you have a party, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind.” Luke 14: 12-14 Prepare a Sunday meal and invite to your home […]

Saturday October 29th: Humble Yourself

“For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the man who humbles himself will be exalted.” Luke 14:11 Luke 14:1,7-11 “My girls, my girls here […]

Friday October 28th: Never alone

Feast of Saints Simon and Jude. Through St Jude God demonstrates His love and concern for everyone, especially those experiencing the most difficulties. Luke 6: 12 […]

Thursday October 27th: The Master has you covered!

“How often have I longed to gather your children, as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you refused! Luke 13:31-35 O that hymn, […]

Wednesday October 26th: The narrow door

“Are you saved?” Luke 13:22-30 I often wonder what prompted the question if there would only be a few saved. Jesus doesn’t answer directly but very […]

Tuesday October 25th: Become blessings for others.

“It is like a mustard seed that a man took and planted in the garden.” Luke 13:19 Luke 13:18-21 I recently stayed at a little guest […]

Monday October 24th: “…You are set free from your ailment.”

In the process of serving and being served healing takes place. Luke 13: 10 – 17 Many years ago, a group of friends started a community […]

Sunday October 23rd: I lay my burden down in prayer

“Lord be merciful to me a sinner.” Luke 18: 9 – 14 With a heavy heart I turn to the corner of the yard.  And in […]

Friday October 21st: Wisdom at work

“How is it you do not know how to interpret these times?” Luke 12: 54 – 59 Profound wisdom often comes from simple teachings; for example, […]

Thursday October 20th: The power of the most high comes through Jesus Christ.

‘I have come to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were blazing already!’ Luke 12:49-53 Today’s Gospel may be confusing to many. […]

Wednesday October 19th: On being tidy

“How do I keep my house?” Luke 12:39-48 The more I feel drawn to do big things for God’s kingdom, it is the more that the […]

Tuesday October 18th: Unconditional love

“The harvest is rich, and the labourers are few.” Luke 10: 1-09 “It is not so much what we do but how we do it that […]

Monday October 17th: Avarice

“A person’s life is not made secure by what he or she owns.” Luke 12:13-21 In this parable on avarice the rich man thought that by […]

Sunday October 16th: Passion and Persistence

“I must give this widow her just rights since she keeps pestering me.” Luke 18:1-8 This weekend’s reading of the widow and the unjust judge reminds […]

Saturday October 15th: Not my words but Yours, O Lord!

“For the Holy Spirit will teach you at that moment what you should say” Luke 12:8-12 What an awesome promise which we may have overlooked time […]

Friday October 14th: Proclaim from the housetops

Whatever disciples derive from study, reflection, prayer and contemplation they are to eventually shout it loudly for the world to hear.  Luke 12: 1 – 7 […]

Thursday October 13th: Persecution of Contemporary Prophets

“Therefore, the wisdom of God said, ‘I will send to them prophets and apostles; some of them they will kill and persecute’” Luke 11:47-54 In today’s […]

Wednesday October 12th: Do as I say not as I do

“You pay no attention to judgment and to love for God” Luke 11: 43-46 My father was a champion pepper eater. He used to cut a […]

Tuesday October 11th: An Invite to Jesus

Change me from the inside Luke 11:37-41 What a lovely gesture! The Pharisee invited Jesus home to dine with him. Jesus must have needed that respite […]

Monday October 10th: The sign of Jonah

“…something greater than Jonah is here!” Lk.11:32 Luke 11: 29-32 Unbelief and unrepented sin are big barriers to healing of mind, body, soul and spirit.  This […]

Sunday October 9th: Your faith has made you well

Under every flesh-wound is a deeper soul-wound crying-out for healing Luke 17: 11-19 The art of healing thyself hinges on the practice of giving thanks. It […]

Saturday October 8th: Keeping the word

‘Still happier those who hear the word of God and keep it’ Luke 11: 27-28 In this short gospel passage Jesus is able to give us […]

Friday October 7th: Created for harmony

“Any kingdom which is divided against itself is heading for ruin.” Luke 11: 15-26 Jesus stated a simple truth in response to those who accused him […]

Thursday October 6th: Ask, Seek and Knock

‘So, I say to you, Ask, and it will be given to you’ Luke 11: 5-13 Jesus reminds us that Prayer demands a certain level of […]

Wednesday October 5th: The Master- Planner

There is always time to do God’s Will: if we have too much to do, there are some items on the agenda which God did not […]

Tuesday October 4th: A matter of priorities

What is the most important thing? Luke 10: 38 – 42 I used to think exactly like Martha. I had a ‘poor me’ attitude. I thought […]

Monday October 3rd: Go and do likewise

“And who is my neighbour?” Luke 10:25-37 This is a very popular gospel passage commonly referred to as the Good Samaritan. I suppose the lawyer believed […]

Sunday October 2nd: Increase our Faith

Do not worry about the size of your faith. Luke 17: 5 – 10 When we look at all the tragedies happening in our world today, […]

Saturday October 1st: The Little Way

Become like little children Matthew 18: 1 – 5 A fitting gospel to celebrate the feast of St Therese of Lisieux. St Therese’s simple and practical […]

Friday September 30th: One day congotay!

“….those who reject me reject the one who sent me.” Luke 10: 13 – 16 Today we are not meeting the meek and mild Jesus. Instead […]

Thursday September 29th: Divine Connection

They are faithful emissaries fulfilling their sacred missions. John 1: 47-51 Angels ascending and descending…This incessant activity between heaven and earth in a picture on the […]

Wednesday September 28th: Wait…Just now!

“Your duty is to go and spread the news of the kingdom of God.” Luke 9:57-62 There are so many demands that the urgent and the […]

Tuesday September 27th: Move on

“What would Jesus do” Luke 9:52-56 “Wow!” Jesus knew the end of the journey yet he resolutely took the road to Jerusalem; no looking back. This […]

Monday September 26th: True Greatness

“… Whoever welcomes this child in my name welcomes me …” Luke 9:46-50 In today’s Gospel, we hear Jesus’ call to welcome a “little child” in […]

Sunday September 25th: Bridge the Gap

In his torment in Hades he looked up and saw Abraham a long way off with Lazarus in his embrace. Luke 16:19-31 The rich man was […]

Saturday September 24th: Let these sayings sink down into your ears

…in this time of synodality, and in all times, Jesus is demanding that we listen and consider things on a deeper level… Luke 9:43-45 Some of […]

Friday September 23rd: Not a quick fix!

We would only appreciate him as the Christ when we see him with eyes of faith and not with eyes of personal needs. Luke 9: 18 […]

Thursday September 22nd: Lord, more of You!

‘So, who is this I hear such reports about?’ And he was anxious to see him. Luke 9: 7-9 I Dared to Call Him, Father, written […]

Wednesday September 21st: Mercy brings transformation and salvation

“Mercy is what pleases me, not sacrifice” Matthew 9:9-13 Today’s Gospel challenges us as we look at Matthew, the tax collector, being called by Jesus to […]

Tuesday September 20th: Our Light-bearer Mission

“We are ambassadors of light” Luke 8:16-18 When we think about how inconvenient it is to be without light, we realise how important our “light-bearer” mission […]

Monday September 19th: Our Light-bearer Mission

“We are ambassadors of light” Luke 8:16-18 When we think about how inconvenient it is to be without light, we realise how important our “light-bearer” mission […]

Sunday September 18th: Astuteness at work

“The children of this world are more prudent in dealing with their own kind than are the children of light.” Luke 16: 1-13 This Sunday’s Gospel […]

Saturday September 17th: Different Soils

“We can only reap a great harvest if we work at it ,,,” Luke 8:4-15 In this passage of the Sower, Jesus challenges his listeners and […]

Friday September 16th: Freedom of spirit

Divine providence will always provide for those who simply leave everything for the sake of the kingdom of God. Luke 8: 1 – 3 Today’s gospel […]

Thursday September 15th: Sorrow of sorrows

“The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him” Luke 2:33-35 I listen to the news, only to hear that another son is […]

Wednesday September 14th: Love is a decision

The Exaltation of the Holy Cross ‘For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only son, that whoever believes in Him shall […]

Tuesday September 13th: Lawd put ah hand!

“God has come to help his people.” Luke 7: 11-17 My mother used to say, “Lawd put ah hand, and if you can’t put a hand, […]

Monday September 12th: The Cycle of Hearing

Hear, Listen, Testify! Luke 7:1-10 The Gospel says when he came to the end of all he wanted the people to hear, Jesus then went about […]

Sunday September 11th: Whatever you cherish you will lose

“It is only right that we celebrate and rejoice…” Luke 15:1-32 Whether sheep, coin or prodigal son; a loss is a loss. Whatever you cherish you […]

Saturday September 10th: Good Tree, Good Fruit, Good Foundation

“Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord’ and not do what I say?” Luke 6: 43-49 Would you dare to build your house on sandy soil […]

Friday September 9th: The blind can’t lead the blind

“Take the log out of your own eye first, and then you will see clearly enough…” Luke 6: 39 – 42 Jesus teaches on two aspects […]

Thursday September 8th: Discerning God’s will

‘The angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream.’ Matthew 1: 18-23 In the gospel of the feast of The Birth of the Blessed […]

Wednesday September 7th: Blessed and Happy

God reveals to the humble the true source of happiness. Luke 6:20-26 Jesus begins his teaching about the way to the kingdom of heaven by explaining […]

Tuesday September 6th: The Divine Will – knowing the heart of the Father

“He went into the mountain to pray; and he spent the whole night in prayer with God.” Luke 6:12-19 Discerning God’s will is challenging when my […]

Monday, September 5th: Set like a mapapi

“The scribes and Pharisees were watching him to see if he would cure somebody on the sabbath, hoping to find something to charge him with.” Luke […]

Sunday September 4th: Enthusiasm is not Enough

‘This one began to build but did not have the resources to finish.’ Luke 14: 25 – 33 What we need is Contemplation and Action We […]

Saturday September 3rd: Lord of the Sabbath

“Is it unlawful to do good on the Sabbath?” Luke 6:1-5 There has always been a debate over what can and cannot be done on the […]

Friday September 2nd: Out with the old…

“And nobody puts new wine in old wineskins; otherwise the new wine will burst the skins” Luke 5: 33 – 39 Today’s gospel passage is about […]

Thursday September 1st: Answer Back

If you say so, I will pay out the nets Luke 5: 1 – 11 At a training session on effective listening the instructor said “people […]

Wednesday August 31st: Missionary and Much More

‘And he laid his hands on each of them and cured them.’ Luke 4:38-44 During his time on earth Jesus healed many persons. In today’s gospel […]

Tuesday August 30th: Who say so?

“And his teaching made a deep impression on them because his word carried authority.” Luke 4: 31-37 Every show host, podcast presenter, YouTube channel owner and […]

Monday August 29: The Herod in us

Read today’s Gospel. Mark 6:17-29 Going against our better judgement. That Herod recognized John the Baptist for who he was, is obvious. YET because of pride […]

Sunday August 28th: Yours is the Seat of Honour

How you travel is how you arrive. Luke 14:1, 7-14 Don’t look now; but it seems as though guests are edging-up to get in the front […]

Friday August 25: Ready and waiting

Read today’s Gospel – Matthew 25: 1 – 1 Every disciple is responsible for receiving and developing a personal faith in the Lord. Today’s parable describes […]

Thursday August 25: ‘Stay awake’

Read today’s Gospel – Matthew 24:42-51 How am I preparing myself? My friend would fall asleep ‘at the drop of a hat’ and yet declare her […]

Wednesday August 24: Faith and commitment are strong

Read today’s Gospel- John 1:45-51 ‘Can anything good come out of Nazareth?’ Many of us have experienced people dismissing us in various circles when we share […]

Tuesday August 23: I need to clean inside this cup!

Read today’s Gospel-Matthew 23:23-26 Am I more like the scribes and Pharisees or am I more like Jesus? Jesus’ harsh words to them are important to […]

Monday August 22: Search me, Oh God and know my heart today.

I couldn’t help but chuckle as I imagined Jesus telling off the scribes and Pharisees and they getting more and more material to get rid of […]

Friday August 19th: Love – At the root of it all

When love is our guiding principle our actions can only be good.  Matthew 22: 34 – 40 To the Pharisee who asked him which was the […]

Thursday August 18th: What’s my role?

“Lord, I accept your invitation” Matthew 22: 1-14 Lord, If I had to audition for a role in this parable, what part would I play? Am […]

Wednesday August 17th: Unconditional Love

“Why be envious because I am generous?” Matthew 20: 1-16 Looking after the weaker ones in our charges is usually a challenge for parents, teachers and […]

Tuesday August 16th: Making the impossible, possible

“…for God, everything is possible” Matthew 19:23-30 What are the requirements for entry into the kingdom of Heaven? When the rich man put this question to […]

Monday, August 15th: The Presence of Jesus

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary “For behold, when the sound of your greeting came to my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for […]

August 14th: The Fire go bun dem

This is a cleansing fire, a purifying fire, a fire of justice. Luke 12: 49-53 I see fire, I see rain. I see tyres burning on […]

Saturday August 13th: Trust is the key

For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these Matthew 19: 13-15 One of my granddaughters is at the stage of life called the “terrible […]

Friday August 12th: A Sacred Bond

Jesus believed that marriage was a sacred bond for life because he valued faithfulness and commitment.  Matthew 19: 3 – 12 The question, in today’s passage […]

Thursday August 11th: You are the one

“Will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off?” Matthew 18: 3 – 12 If you […]

Wednesday August 10th: Surrender to Transformation

Moving from where we are to where God wants us to be… John 12: 24-26 The Gospel today is all about newness and change, moving from […]

Tuesday August 9th: Become like little children

“Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” Matthew 18: 1-5, 10, 12-14 How many of us like to be considered ‘little’? Undoubtedly, many would […]

Monday August 8th: Pay what’s due

‘Does your master not pay the half-shekel? Matthew 17: 22-27 This passage reminds us of Mark 12:17: ‘Give unto Caesar what belongs to Caesar.’ In today’s […]

Sunday August 7th: My master is taking his time coming

There really is no time when the master is truly away. Luke 12: 32 – 48 Nothing is more fatal as thinking we have plenty of […]

Saturday August 6th: A glimpse of glory

Feast of the Transfiguration ‘And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white …’ Luke 9:28-36 In the […]

Friday August 5th: Surrendering all

To have Jesus is to have everything.  Matthew 16: 24 – 28 Jesus speaks on the condition of discipleship in today’s passage. He says, “If anyone […]

Thursday August 4th: Instruments of God’s grace

“After God, the priest is everything! He utters a few words and the Lord descends from Heaven at his voice to be contained within a small […]

Wednesday August 3rd: Who vex lose

This lady knew exactly what she wanted. Mathew 15: 21-28 This is a great example of the power of being focused. No distraction deterred her. He […]

Tuesday August 2nd: Take Courage

“It is I. Don’t be Afraid” Matthew 14:22-36 There are always lessons to be learnt whenever Jesus interacts with His disciples. What intrigues me is their […]

Monday August 1st: Feed the hungry

Give them something to eat yourselves Matthew 14: 13 – 21 Sometimes it really helps to put situations in context to really understand the significance of […]

Sunday July 31st: The fool’s way

“So it is when someone sets up treasure for himself instead of becoming rich in the sight of God.” Luke 12:13-21 Who is in charge of […]

Saturday July 30th: A Moral Dilemma

“The King was distressed but, thinking of the oaths he had sworn and of his guests,”… Matthew 14:1-12 John, a prophet, faithfully proclaimed the Word, calling […]

Friday July 29th: Open door, open heart

When we open our doors to Jesus, he opens his saving love to us.  Luke 10: 38 – 42 The gospel opens with Jesus arriving at […]

Thursday July 28th: Separating goodness from evil

“The angels will come out and separate the evil from the righteous” Matthew 13: 47-53 Jesus is trying to jolt us into awareness that the decisions […]

Wednesday July 27th: What is your treasure?

A treasure is linked to the heart. Matthew 13:44-46 What thoughts go through your mind with this reading? (Try to find someone to share.) The implication […]

Tuesday July 26th: Simple things bring great joy

Sts Joachim and Anne “Blessed are your eyes, because they see, …” Matthew 13: 16-17 My husband and I are not young but became first-time grandparents […]

Monday July 25th: Can you drink the cup?

“..it means that we do all our work with the aim of serving..”                  Matthew 20:20-28 The passage is a powerful teaching of Jesus about formation […]

Sunday July 24th: Ask and the Father will dance

“Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins.” Luke 11:1-13 We need bread.  We cyar live without bread.  We need mercy. Don’t […]

Saturday July 23rd: Wheat and darnel: Man’s struggle

“The kingdom of God is like a man who sows good seed in his field.” Matt 13: 24-30 Jesus is saying to the children of the […]

Friday July 22nd: Forgiven

Feast of St. Mary Magdalene. Her grace moment was receiving forgiveness from the Lord. John 20: 1 – 2. 11 – 18 Mary Magdalene is an […]

Thursday July 21st: A mystical experience

“But blessed are your eyes, because they see, and your ears, because they hear.” Matthew 13: 10-17 Jesus speaks in parables. Why? Parables have deep meaning […]

Wednesday July 20th: Time to sow again

God has prepared the nutrient-rich soil for your seed. Matthew 13: 1-9 What seed has God called you to sow for his kingdom? Has he been […]

Tuesday July 19th: We are family

‘Whosoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my mother and brother and sister.’ Matthew 12: 46-50 Remember the days when we played with […]

Monday July 18th: A sign

“Pay attention to the Now!” Matthew 12:38-42 The story of the prophet Jonah swallowed up by a whale and then spat out onto dry land is […]

Sunday July 17th: At the Lord’s feet

“Martha, Martha, you worry and fret over so many things yet few are needed, indeed only one.” Luke 10: 38-42 When I lived in Toco, I […]

Saturday July 16th: Wait on the Lord

“Jesus knew this and withdrew from the district.” Matthew 12:14-21 Jesus did not leave because He was afraid. He left for the same reason He had […]

Friday July 15th: People first

People, their needs, and their capacity ought to be considered first. Matthew 12: 1 – 8 The gospels record Jesus in several conflicts with the Pharisees […]

Thursday July 14th: Yoked to Christ

“For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.” Matthew 11: 28-30  It is so easy to misunderstand this quotation, from today’s Gospel passage, in modern […]

Wednesday July 13th: Childlike Trust

“You have revealed them to the childlike.” Matthew 11:25 – 27 I have been struggling for years with a personal situation.  I could not understand why […]

Tuesday July 12th: Words and Works of Jesus

Cause me to listen and repent… Matthew 11: 20-24 Tyre and Sidon were cities threatened by destruction via conquest.  They were historically, in opposition to Israel […]

Monday July 11th: Risking alienation

“Do not suppose that I have come to bring Peace to the earth: it is not Peace I have come to bring, but a sword.” Matthew […]

Sunday July 10th: Go and do likewise!

The stranger in need becomes your brother, your friend, your neighbour. Luke 10: 25-37 There is a balm in Gilead. There is a balm cascading down […]

Saturday July 9th: Establish priorities

‘Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul.’ Matthew 10: 24-33   In today’s gospel Jesus gives us four […]

Friday July 8th: Sheep among wolves

It is not about fighting fire with fire; it is about trusting God to take care of those whom He sends out. Matthew 10: 16 – […]

Thursday July 7th: True discipleship

“Freely you have received, freely give.” Matthew 10: 7-15 Jesus said  to his disciples: Freely you have received, freely give. What they have received they must now […]

Wednesday July 6th: Physician heal thyself!

God IS Love and Love IS God…. God always wants the best for us and our response, our yes determines the outcome. Mathew 10: 1-7 I […]

Tuesday July 5th: Facts based on evidence

It is amazing that logic never comes into play Mathew 9: 32-38 It is eye opening to see, that false information based on opinion and not […]

Monday July 4th: The girl is not dead but asleep

“Your faith has healed you” Matthew 9:18-26 Three words strike me in today’s Gospel reading: Power, Faith and Touch. The synagogue leader had power but he […]

Sunday July 3rd: The harvest is rich

“He Himself was to visit…” Luke 10:1-12,17-20  Many biblical scholars suggest that the 72 disciples going out to all the towns represent the whole Church. Jesus […]

Saturday July 2nd: Celebrate the present

But the time will come … Matthew 9: 14 – 17 Mourning the loss of a friend, I have often thought back to whether we spent […]

Friday July 1st: Healing and forgiveness

God takes notice of us in our need and He comes to lift us up. Matthew 9: 9 – 13 Jesus made a statement, in today’s […]

Thursday June 30th: Go home!

“ He said to the paralytic, ‘get up, pick up your bed and go home!’ “ Matthew 9:1-6 Sins forgiven and paralysis cured, the words, “Go […]

Wednesday June 29th: Solemnity of Sts. Peter & Paul

“Who do you say I am? Matthew 16:13-19 Apart from Simon Peter’s acknowledgement of Jesus as the “Son of the living God”, what made him worthy […]

Tuesday June 28th: The Word of God

“Lord, save us! We are perishing!” And he said to them, “Why are you afraid, you of little faith?”. Matthew 8: 23-27 Recently my flight was […]

Monday June 27th: Commitment to Christ

Can I give up…? Matthew 8:18-22 The Jerusalem Bible, entitles this text: ‘Hardships of the apostolic calling.’ Straight and simple?  ‘Hardships’!   Can I bear them? Like […]

Sunday June 26th: DOH  LOOK BACK

“Let me go and bury my father first.” Luke 9:51-62 The mood is urgent. Jesus resolutely sets his sight on Jerusalem. He sends his disciples ahead […]

Saturday June 25th: Their pain is Mary’s pain

“His mother stored up all these things in her heart.” Luke 2: 41-52 Today we celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Church […]

Friday June 24th: Celebrating the return!

Sacred Heart. Solemnity. “Rejoice with me, I have found my sheep that was lost.” Luke 15: 3 – 7 Today as we celebrate the solemnity of […]

Thursday June 23rd: The Nativity of John the Baptist

“What will this child turn out to be? they wondered, And indeed the hand of the Lord was with him.” Luke 1:57-66, 80 From time immemorial, […]

Wednesday June 22nd: Discernment

“Beware of false prophets who come disguised as sheep but underneath are wolves.” Matthew 7:15—20 The world today is confusing. There are many voices that promise […]

Tuesday June 21st: Right living

Treat others as you would like to be treated. Matthew 7:6, 12-14 In today’s Gospel we are reminded about how we treat others.  One very important […]

Monday June 20th: The Beam of Pride

“First cast out the beam out of your own eye; and then you shall see clearly to cast out the speck out of your brother’s eye.” […]

Sunday June 19th: Give it all away!

“For anyone who wants to save his life will lose it; but anyone who loses his life for my sake, that man will save it.” Luke […]

Saturday June 18th: Choices

“Do not worry …; tomorrow will take care of itself.” Matthew 6:24-34 I remember my parents telling us as children that there are consequences to our […]

Friday June 17th: The Treasure of Faith

While earthly treasures may be here today and gone tomorrow, faith endures unto eternal life. Matthew 6:19- 23 Today Jesus speaks about storing treasure. Throughout the […]

Thursday June 16th: Use What You Have

“Give them something to eat yourselves” Luke 9:11-17 The Twelve were worried about the five thousand men who had followed them to this lonely place. Now […]

Wednesday June 15th: In all humility

‘Be careful not to parade your good deeds in public to attract attention.’ Matthew 6:1-6, 16- 18 Jesus did not mean to discourage us from doing […]

Tuesday June 14th: Plumbing the depths of love

“But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,” Matthew 5:43 – 48 Today’s Gospel is part of that wonderful teaching of […]

Monday June 13th: Choose Peace

“Do not take revenge on someone who has wronged you” Matthew 5:38-42 Recently we have been hearing about violence in our schools. In the most popular […]

Sunday June 12th: In God’s house

Stay in the house that God builds and you will come to know everything, even what is to come.  John 16: 12-15 We live in the […]

Saturday June 11th: The Spirituality of Work

Letting our peace descend… Matthew 10: 7-13 It is as if Jesus gave the apostles their job description. He commissions them to proclaim the coming of […]

Friday June 10th: Righteous and Holy Living

Jesus challenges disciples to go beyond the physical act. Matthew 5: 27 – 32 Jesus speaks to the commandment concerning adultery. The seventh commandment says: “Thou […]

Thursday June 9th: A higher calling

“…if you are angry with a brother or sister,…if you insult…, if you say ‘You fool!’, you will be liable to judgement….so…be reconciled…and…then… offer your gift.” […]

Wednesday June 8th: Modelling His Love

‘Do not imagine that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets.’ Matthew 5: 17-19 We often live by the dictum that change is […]

Tuesday June 7th: Salt and light: Faith in action

“You are the light of the world.” Matthew 5:13-16 It is no secret that salt brings flavour, passion, and pleasure to life. We are being asked […]

Monday June 6th: All God’s  Will.

The Blessed Mother Mary, the new Eve stood at the foot of the cross sharing in the redemptive suffering of Jesus our Redeemer. John 19:25-34 “Who […]

Sunday June 5th: Filled with Joy

Feast of Pentecost Flowing out from this is a joy that, once experienced, is to be taken to the world. John 20:19-23 There is a Song […]

Saturday June 4th: Rumours

“The rumour went out among the brothers that this disciple would not die.” John 21: 20 -25 Today’s gospel shows us how easy it is for […]

Friday June 3rd: Look after my sheep

Jesus healed Peter of his past so that he could lead others to healing. John 21: 15 – 19. After they had eaten, Jesus asked Peter, […]

Thursday June 2nd: May we be one

Peace may only be realized through unity. John 17:20-26 We are in the final week of the Easter Season 2022. The Solemnity of Pentecost is next. […]

Wednesday June 1st: One with the Father

Obedience to his Father’s will was his glory. John 17:11-19 What motivated Jesus to lay down his life on the cross as the atoning sacrifice for […]

Monday May 30th: Our help, our hope!

The Holy Spirit fills us with a living hope in the power of Christ’s resurrection. John 16: 29-33. While we cannot avoid all pain and suffering […]

Sunday May 29th: The Ascension of Our Lord

“Now as he blessed them, he withdrew from them and was carried up to heaven.” Luke 24:44-53 Many questions can be asked about the Ascension of […]

Saturday May 28th: Let go; let God

“If you ask anything of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. “ John 16:23-28 In this passage, I might be inclined […]

Friday May 27th: Sorrow will turn into joy.

The heart of the Easter message is death does not have the last word for those who live in God. John 16: 20 – 23 The […]

Thursday May 26th: In a short time

“When sorrow will turn to Joy.”  John 16:16-20 Since covid-19, there continues to be a tremendous amount of weeping and wailing. Many who lost loved ones […]

Wednesday May 25th: Spirit lead them!

“I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now” John 16:12-15 As parents, we know the emotions of sending our […]

Tuesday May 24th: Come Holy Spirit

“And when he comes he will convince the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgement.” John 16:5-11 Jesus tells his disciples three very important things about […]

Monday May 23rd: The Advocate

My teacher, friend, witness John 15:26 -16:4 Jesus is going to take away his visible presence from the disciples whom he is leaving to be his […]

Sunday May 22nd: Home sweet home

“We will make our home with you.” John 14:23-29 Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labour in vain. (Ps127:1) It’s the same with the […]

Saturday May 21st: The hard road of Jesus

“But it will be on my account that they will do all this” John 15: 18- 21 Today’s Gospel points out that we will be called […]

Friday May 20th: Our measure and model

“This is my commandment: love one another, as I have loved you”. John 15: 12 – 17 The gospels are words to live by and instructions […]

Thursday May 19th: Lord Complete My Joy!

“I have told you this so that my own joy may be in you and your joy be complete.” John 15: 9-11 Where you choose to […]

Wednesday May 18th: Call to harmony

‘My Father is the vinedresser”. John 15:1-8 Today’s passage leads us on a journey to friendship. The disciples and Jesus became friends. Their journey together involved […]

Tuesday May 17th: Coming home

“And we shall come to him and make our home in him” John 14:21-26 True Love is like coming home. When we open our hearts to […]

Monday May 16th: God’s Love Language

“Whoever has my commandments and observes them is the one who loves me.”  John 14:21-26 “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.”, These […]

Sunday May 15th: Love: Our moral compass.

Open your heart to the transformative power of love and it will guide all your desires, thoughts and actions. John 13:21-35 Many years ago I asked […]

Saturday May 14th: Our brother’s keeper

‘Love one another as I love you’ John 15:9-17 As I write, the nation is outraged on learning of the abuse of children at the children’s […]

Friday May 13th: Trusting the voice

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God and trust in me.” John 14: 1 – 6 Jesus’ words could not have come at […]

Thursday May 12th: Love and loyalty to the end

To accept the Lord’s messenger is to accept Jesus himself. John 13:16-20 Jesus loved his disciples to the end and proved his faithfulness to them even […]

Wednesday May 11th: Believe…See…Hear…Keep

Cause me to believe… John 12:44-50 We are called today to believe in Jesus, for we are really believing in the Father; and to see Jesus, […]

Monday May 9th: Fullness of life

‘I am the good shepherd.’ John 10: 1-10 In this gospel Jesus compares himself to the shepherd who has a thorough knowledge of his flock such […]

Saturday May 7th: “My words are spirit and life”

Lord Jesus, you have the words of everlasting life. John 6: 60-69 Through the gift of faith Peter was able to receive spiritual revelation of who […]

Friday May 6th: No ordinary bread

The life we truly need is not found in ordinary bread but in Jesus. John 6: 52 – 59 Today’s gospel passage is taken from the […]

Thursday May 5th: Food for the journey

“He brought me to the banqueting house, and His intention toward me was Love” John 6:44-51 When I was pregnant with my second child, I was […]

Wednesday May 4th: How comforting!

How comforting to know we will never be turned away by Jesus. John 6: 35-40 This is one of the Gospels that always comforts me. It […]

Tuesday May 3rd: Jesus is the way, the truth and the life

“I will do whatever you ask in my Name” John 14:6-14 The Gospel reading sets the scenario between Jesus and the disciples. Clearly even though they […]

Monday May 2nd: The bread of life

This supernatural food is healing for both body and soul and strength for our journey heavenward. John 6:30-35 The bread which Jesus offers his disciples sustains […]

Sunday May 1st: Reinstated for service

“Feed my lambs, feed my sheep.” John 21: 1-19 Today’s gospel reminds us that God does not stop searching for us or loving us because we […]

Saturday April 30th: “It is I. Do not be afraid!”

“Amidst our fright, we must consistently commit ourselves to memory, for this fear ignites the forgetfulness that continuously threatens our faith in God…” John 6:16-21 Jesus’ […]

Friday April 29th: The Crowds were impressed.

Jesus knew what he was going to offer them. John 6: 1 – 15 The crowds followed Jesus because they were impressed by the signs he […]

Thursday April 28th: The Word of God

Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever disobeys the Son will not see life, but must endure God’s wrath. John 3:31-36 The idea that […]

Wednesday April 27th: God so loved…..

Truth, goodness, and beauty are made perfect in the love of Christ. John 3: 16-21 God gives us the freedom to choose whom and what we […]

Tuesday April 26th: Use God’s lens!

Nicodemus said to him, ‘How can these things be?’ John 3:7-1 One of the recent RCIA candidates shared that at his very first session, a young […]

Monday April 25th: Go into all the world.

“..drive out the demon of illiteracy from among our children …to speak in tongues through the range of services we provided to children from poor families..” […]

Sunday April 24th: Make me a channel

Jesus brings peace John 20:19-31 Thomas wasn’t there when the Lord came. Locked in grief, a cloud of doubt engulfed him and the trauma of nails […]

Saturday April 23rd: The Great Commission

We are Christ’s ambassadors and witnesses of his victory over sin and death. Mark 16:9-15 After his appearance to his beloved apostles, Jesus commissions them to […]

Friday April 22nd: Jesus showed himself again

They knew quite well it was the Lord. John 21: 1 – 14 When Jesus showed himself again to the disciples on the day of resurrection, […]

Thursday April 21st: Scriptures Reveal Jesus

“He then opened their minds to understand the scriptures” Luke 24: 35 – 48 Happy Easter Thursday. Blessings of the Resurrection of Christ upon every area […]

Wednesday April 20th: An Emmaus Encounter

Luke 24:13-25 I walked seven miles to Emmaus- With my grief at my side Although we’re supposed to be Easter people, My sorrow and sadness I […]

Tuesday April 19th: He is Risen

“Go and find the brothers and tell them: I am ascending to my Father and your Father” John 20:11-18 Today’s Gospel focuses on Mary’s journey of […]

Monday April 18th: The empty tomb

“Filled with awe and great joy the women came quickly away from the tomb and ran to tell his disciples” Matthew 28:8-15 It was the women […]

Saturday April 16th: Lest we forget

“…and they remembered his words.” Luke 24:1-12 Imagine, the women who had come from Galilee with Jesus, needed to be reminded of what Jesus had told […]

Friday April 15th: Jesus emptied himself.

The cross is a symbol of self-emptying.  John 18: 1 – 19: 42 St. Paul spoke of Jesus emptying himself when he accepted death on the […]

Thursday April 14th: Holy Thursday

“Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you […]

Wednesday April 13th: The worst betrayal ever?

“Surely you don’t mean me, Lord?” Matthew 26:14-25 (Old me) Jesus different yes! You think I eating with anybody who trying to mash me up? Steups! […]

Tuesday April 12th: Degrees of Separation

Night has fallen… John 13:21-33, 36-38 This gospel passage evokes sad feelings – even Jesus ‘was troubled in spirit’.  The passage highlights three (3) ‘separations’ of […]

Monday April 11: True Repentance

The man who was to betray Him John 12: 1 – 11 I often wonder why Judas Iscariot was allowed to stay. Jesus must have known […]

Sunday April 10th: Forever healing

No answer to this monstrosity Luke 23: 1-49 Herod plied Him with questions but Jesus offered him no answer.  Not a time to offer defence.   Caught […]

Saturday April 9th: The loss of power

‘Jesus…left the district for a town called Ephraim’ John 6: 45-56  The Gospel today is an example of what happens to people when they see their […]

Friday April 8th: Jesus is Lord.

We believe that Jesus is God, equal to the Father. John 10: 31 – 42. The Jews accused Jesus of blasphemy, therefore, they wanted to stone […]

Thursday April 7th: Glory, because I Am

‘… I tell you, before Abraham was, I am.’ John 8: 51-59 We should constantly take note when we sight the word ‘glory ’ or any […]

Wednesday April 6th: “No room for my Word”

“You will know the truth and the truth will set you free!” John 8: 31-42 No room! No room! As it was over 2,000 years ago, […]

Tuesday April 5th: Holy Spirit, be with me

Lord I pray for understanding and courage. John 8: 21 – 30 Lord, I pray for understanding and courage. There are so many times in the […]

Monday April 4th: Jesus’ testimony is valid

“I am the light of the world” John 8:12-20 This pandemic experience has many people asking the question, “Where is God?”. How can He allow so […]

Sunday April 3rd: Source of pardon and peace.

Jesus is always there, not to condemn but to lift us all, one by one to new life.- John 8:1-11 It happened in Jerusalem, in the […]

Saturday April 2nd: Endure

Prophets do not come out of Galilee. John 7: 40 – 53 Not too long ago, there was a news story “Out of Laventille”. A young […]

Friday April 1st: Jesus was non-confrontational

Jesus avoided the Jewish authorities John 7: 1 – 2. 10. 25 – 30 The gospel mentioned, twice, that Jesus avoided confrontation with Jewish leadership. He […]

Wednesday March 30th: The Authority of the Son

“The Son can do nothing on His own” John 5:17-30 Whenever truth is spoken, the hearer must take notice.  While truth can be discomforting or disconcerting, […]

Tuesday March 29th: ‘No complaints’

“Do you want to be well again?”  John 5:1-3,5-16 I am there. Totally disgusted at the smells, the noises, the general atmosphere, I wanted to walk […]

Monday March 28th: A fickle people

The Galileans received Him well, having seen all that He had done. John 4: 43 – 54 When Jesus first went back to Galilee, the people […]

Sunday March 27th: Lost sons

Oh my Papa Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 I remember my father rocking me in the hammock of his arms singing, ‘O my papa, to me you are […]

Saturday March 26th: The Way of Humility

“For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted” Luke 18:9-14 In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells the parable […]

Thursday March 24th: Come off the Fence!

“Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.” Luke 11:14-23 We are in the middle of Lent. Today’s […]

Wednesday March 23rd: Living Kingdom values.

“Whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:17-19 Sometimes I feel like I am going through the […]

Tuesday March 22nd: Forgiveness

How often must I forgive Matthew 18:21-35 In the message in the Gospel passage today, “There is no limit to forgiveness.” Jesus’ concern is with our […]

Monday March 21st: Spreading Good News in our Caribbean Lands.

“Elijah was sent, but only to a widow in Zarephath; only Naaman was cured.” Luke 4:24 – 30 The Caribbean was hit hard by Covid-19; many […]

Sunday March 20th: Waiting for your love

“Leave it one more year and give me time to dig round it and manure it.” Luke 13:1-9 The Gospel this weekend brought to mind a […]

Saturday March 19th: The Patronage of St. Joseph

“Your Father and I have been looking for you” Luke 2:41-51 Are you feeling lost? Imagine being in the temple that day and our Blessed Mother […]

Friday March 18th: The Holy Spirit produces good fruits.

God expects all disciples to produce the appropriate fruits. Matthew 21: 33 – 43. 45 – 46. The parable of the vineyard owner and the hostile […]

Thursday March 17th: Social blindness

“Between us and you a great gulf has been fixed, to stop anyone if he wanted to, crossing from our side to yours.” Luke 16: 19-31 […]

Wednesday March 16th: Service

“… anyone who wants to be great among you must be your servant” Matthew 20:17-28 Jesus was anxious to prepare his disciples for his impending torture […]

Friday March 25th: The Annunciation of the Lord

Mary trusted God and cooperated with Him. Luke 1: 26 – 38 The Feast of the Annunciation is the root of all the other special feasts […]

Tuesday March 15th: Below the surface

“Everything they do is done for people to see” Matthew 23:1-12 “A picture paints 1000 words”, this saying might not be as accurate now, as we […]

Monday March 14th: God of Mercy and Compassion

“Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.” Luke 6: 36-38 In Luke Chapter 6 Jesus defines the culture of the kingdom of God and it […]

Sunday March 13th: Abounding confidence

Bleed love into each other Luke 9:28-36 When we get it right, we feel the transformation: our head rises, shoulders thrown back with confidence, great hormones […]

Saturday March 12th: Love who?

“He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good.” Matthew 5: 43-45 There is this man in church who does not like the […]

Friday March 11th: Developing Christian Virtue

Virtue is a good habitual act and giving the best of oneself. Matthew 5: 20 – 26. Jesus told the disciples: “If your virtue goes no […]

Thursday March 10th: Ask, Seek, Knock, Enter

The onus is on us. Matthew 7:7-12 We have to do the work that is contained in Jesus’ commands, Ask, Seek, Knock, Enter. It is up […]

Wednesday March 9th: The sign of Jonah.

“…something greater than Jonah is here!” Luke 11: 29-32 Unbelief and unrepented sin are among the biggest barriers to healing of mind, body, soul and spirit.  […]

Tuesday March 8th: Lord, teach us to pray

‘You should pray like this.’ Matthew 6: 7-15 In the Gospel today, Jesus is teaching us how we should pray. We remember the Greatest Commandment that […]

Monday March 7th: Sheep come here, Goats over there

‘Come, you that are blessed by my Father….’ Matthew 25:31-46 On our island here, when we hear a story about sheep and goat it would probably […]

Sunday March 6th: Staying strong

“Led by the Spirit in the wilderness, Jesus was tempted.” Luke 4:1-13 How often do we allow the Holy Spirit to lead us? Sometimes it is […]

Saturday March 5th: Leave everything-Follow Jesus!

“It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.” Luke 5:27-32 How many are sick now…of worry, fear, grief, physical and or mental […]

Friday March 4th: The Value of Fasting

Fasting is not for itself Matthew 9: 14 – 15. John’s disciples asked Jesus why his disciples did not fast when they and the Pharisees did. […]

Thursday March 3rd: A Selfless Life

Dear God, I pray for the strength and courage to live a selfless life. Luke 9: 22 -25 I think I want to be a follower […]

Wednesday March 2nd: Ash Wednesday

“Your Father will reward you.” Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 We have the opportunity, during Lent, to focus on prayer, fasting and almsgiving. We should be practicing these […]

Tuesday March 1st: Just reward!

What about us Mark 10: 28 – 31 Peter, to me, is the relatable disciple. He has this “human” honesty about him that brings a sense […]

Monday February 28th: The cost of discipleship

‘Go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.’ Mark 10: 17-27 […]

Sunday February 27th: Let the heart speak

Wait! Let them words take the shape that resembles the contours of your heart. Luke 6: 39-45 Every tree is known by its fruit, every heart […]

Saturday February 26th: Like Little Children

” Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it” Mark 10:13-16 The kingdom […]

Friday February 25th: The two shall become one

From the beginning God intended a man and a woman to come together in a life-long commitment. Mark 10: 1 – 12 Today’s question, coming from […]

Thursday February 24th: Don’t maim, proclaim!

‘If anyone gives you a cup of water to drink just because you belong to Christ, then I tell you solemnly, he will most certainly not […]

Wednesday February 23rd: “..postering as librarians…”

“Do not stop them … whoever is not against us is for us.” Mark 9:38-40 Many years ago, and more, a group friends and I started […]

Tuesday February 22nd: You are the Son of God

You share in the mystery of Salvation Matthew 16:13-19 Peter responded to Jesus with conviction, “You are the Christ the Son of the Living God.” Peter’s […]

Monday February 21st: Developing our prayer lives

“This is the kind that can only be driven out by prayer.” Mark 9: 14 – 29 Like the disciples, we sometimes wonder why our prayers […]

Sunday February 20th: Raising the bar

‘Treat others as you would like them to treat you.’ Luke 6: 27-38 The gospel of today is part of Jesus’ greatest homily. This is where […]

Saturday February 19th: Transfiguring Moments

Rabbi, it is good that we are here!” Mark 9:2-13 Have you been pouring from an empty cup, lately? Perhaps, you have been trekking and traversing […]

Friday February 18th: Public witness

Following Jesus is deciding not to make faith and public witness about us. Mark 8: 34 – 9: 1 The common testimony of Christians is their […]

Thursday February 17th: Journey to commitment

“Who do you say I am?” Mark 8:27-33 In today’s Gospel passage, Jesus asks his disciples, ‘Who do you say I am?’ Peter acknowledges him to […]

Wednesday February 16th: Trust

“… a personal commitment to trust the process.” Mark 8:22-26 Change is a personal commitment to trust the process. Sometimes it happens just so. But very […]

Tuesday February 15th: Stick break in your ears?

Have you eyes that don’t see and ears that don’t hear. Mark 8: 14-21 Our grandparents used to say, “Stick break in you ears? All you […]

Monday February 14th: Signs of transformation

“Why does this generation seek a sign? Truly, I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation.” Mark 8: 11-13 Our Lord Jesus […]

Sunday February 13th: He stood in their company

Listening from the heart translates into deliberate walking together into bigger communion. Luke 6: 17, 20-26 Live with less. Strive less, achieve less, win less and […]

Saturday February 12th: Thank you, Lord for the Abundance

“When he had taken the seven loaves and given thanks, he broke them and gave them to his disciples to distribute to the people”…. Mark 8:1-10 […]

Friday February 11th: Hear and proclaim

Anyone who acts in the name of Jesus, must be universal in scope and compassionate in outreach. Mark 7: 31-37 Jesus’ mission of announcing the Good […]

Thursday February 10th: The Power of Faith

Let us walk home with her… Mark 7:24-30 ‘So she went off to her home…’ Let us follow this woman after her encounter with Jesus. Let […]

Wednesday February 9th: The heart of the matter

“It is what comes out of a man that makes him unclean.” Mark 7:14-23 “That come straight from mi heart!” This expression is not uncommon among […]

Tuesday February 8th: Leading by example

‘This people honours me only with lip-service. Mark.7: 1-13 Today in the gospel reading we see Jesus admonishing the Pharisees and considering their behavior as ignominious […]

Monday February 7th: Fringe Benefits…when we Recognise

‘…and all who touched it were healed.’ Mark 6: 53-56 The people in the land of Gennesaret didn’t have social media accounts, the internet or mobile […]

Sunday February 6th: Put out your nets for a catch

“And when they had done this they netted such a huge catch their nets began to tear.” Luke 5:1-11 Peter and his friends were out all […]

Saturday February 5th: That quiet place

“Build a cell inside your mind…”-St. Catherine of Siena Mark 6:30-34 Even Jesus, Son of God went off often in solitude to be in communion with […]

Friday February 4th: Every knee should bend

The name of Jesus is Good News, not disturbing or conscience jerking news. Mark 6: 14- 29 King Herod became so disturbed at the mention of […]

Thursday February 3rd: I Love Company

I thank God for sending my prayer partners. Mark 6:7-13 I love company. It is so much easier for me to do something when I have […]

Wednesday February 2nd: We are called to follow the Liturgical wisdom of the Church

“And the child grew and became strong” Luke 2:22-40 The Church celebrates the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple. Mary and Joseph followed the purification […]

Tuesday February 1st: Only have Faith

Why put the Master to any further trouble Mark 5:21-43 Resonating with me today is the line “Why put the Master to any further trouble”. I […]

Monday January 31st: Jesus Heals the Gerasene Demoniac

“What do you want with me Jesus, Son of the Most High God?” Mark 5:1-20 There are several dimensions to this story of a man healed […]

Sunday January 30th: Love sees us through

“They took him up to the brow of the hill their town was built on, intending to throw him off the cliff.” Luke. 4:21-30 You were […]

Saturday January 29th: Asleep? Do you still have no faith?

Stand brave near Him who never sleeps and hold tight to His right hand that leads. Mark 4:35-41 It is evident that the static sound of […]

Friday January 28th: Your kingdom come

A seed is both mystery and hope. Mark 4: 26 – 34. The kingdom of God is compared to a seed. In the first instance it […]

Thursday January 27th: Light-bearers of God’s truth and love

“Is a lamp brought in to be put under a tub or under a bed?” Mark 4: 21-25 The truth cannot remain hidden, or suppressed, or […]

Wednesday January 26th: Good Soil

“But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a […]

Tuesday January 25th: God can call anyone to become His witness.

“ by using my name they will cast out demons..” Mark 16:15-18 Today we celebrate the feast of the conversion of St Paul. We are reminded […]

Monday January 24th: Clothed in God’s strength

“If a kingdom is divided against itself it cannot stand.” Mark 3:22-30 What kind of spiritual danger or harm should we avoid at all costs? Jesus […]

Sunday January 23rd: Listening changes everything

“The spirit of the Lord is on me, for he has anointed me.” Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21 All eyes in the synagogue were fixed on Jesus.  He […]

Saturday January 22nd: The crowd Listening

Relatives took charge of Him Mark 3:20-21 Jesus appears on the scene attesting that the Father sent Him. His actions are unconventional. He is performing miracles, […]

Friday January 21st: Called to serve

“He went up into the mountain and summoned those he wanted.” Mark 3: 13 – 19. At the start of his ministry, Jesus chose the Twelve […]

Thursday January 20th: Misinformation spoils Good News

“He warned them not to make him known” Mark 3:7-12 As I read today’s Gospel, today’s Good News, I asked myself, what is the Good News […]

Wednesday January 19th: Stretch out your hand!

“Christ has no hands on earth but ours,” Mark 3:1-6 Sometimes, I think we underestimate how much we need our hands until we are unable to […]

Tuesday January 18th: People first

“The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath”. Mark 2: 23-28 The interpretation of laws has always been problematic yet laws are necessary […]

Monday January 17th: Open to Possibilities

“No! New wine into fresh wineskins!” Mark 2:18-22 Referring to a custom at that time, Jesus tells his listeners when new wine is put into old […]

Sunday January 16th: The best for last.

“They have no wine.” John 2: 1-11 So often, as in our Gospel story, we too have no wine. When the wine, that effervescent vitality, in […]

Saturday January 15th: Sinners accepted here

‘It is not the healthy who need the doctor, but the sick. I came to call not the upright, but sinners.’ Mark 2:13-17 “It have too […]

Friday January 14th: Communal faith

The faith of the community inspires us, encourages us and supports us. Mark 2: 1 – 12. Today’s gospel is the beautiful story of four men […]

Thursday January 13th: Thy will be done

A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees,“If you are willing, you can make me clean.” Mark 1 40-45 This man […]

Wednesday January 12th: Purpose

For this purpose I have come Mark 1:29-39 So Jesus went by he partner Simon and the man mother-in-law was sick. He heal she one time! […]

Tuesday January 11th: Jesus’ Show of Authority

“I want to free you.” Mark 1:21-28 In today’s Gospel, Jesus demonstrates the fulfilment of His mission by teaching and healing. He teaches with authority and […]

Monday January 10th: Answering the call

“Come with me and I will make you into fishers of men.” Mark 1:14-20 After spending some time into the wee hours of the morning with […]

Sunday January 9th: The beloved

Open our hearts that we may discern the call to mission. Luke 3:15-16; 21-22 We stand before you Holy Spirit; you, who are at work in […]

Saturday January 8th: Walking in humility

‘He must grow greater, I must grow smaller.’ John 3: 22-30 When it is the New Year we often decide to make resolutions that we hope […]

Friday January 7th: God’s embrace

God did not enter humanity to stay away from it. Luke 5: 12 – 16. The Christmas season teaches us that the Word became flesh and […]

Thursday January 6th: For He was Promised

‘Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.’ Luke 4: 14-22 Jesus’ gracious words brought hope, joy, and favour to those who were ready to […]

Wednesday January 5th: He watches over us

At once he spoke to them, “Courage! It is me! Do not be afraid!” Mark 6: 45-52 …”noone should fear any battle or temptation of the […]

Tuesday January 4: God is love

I pray, I continue to learn new lessons form the Gospels each day Mark 6: 34 – 44 It is amazing! Each time I read the […]

Monday January 3rd: Jesus is with us, have faith and hope in love

“The people who sit in darkness have seen a great light.” Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25 Today the Church celebrates the Monday after the Epiphany. In today’s gospel […]

Sunday January 2nd: The Epiphany of the Lord.

“Some wise men came to Jerusalem from the east. Where is the infant king of the Jews.” Matthew 2:1-12 Who are the Magi of today? They […]

Saturday January 1st: God’s boxes

Mary treasured all these things and pondered them in her heart Luke 2: 16 – 21 Today’s gospel reminds me of the story I heard a […]

Friday December 31: In the beginning was the Word

He is the Word that was with God and was God. John 1: 1-18 The prologue of John’s gospel appears several times during the Christmas season, […]

Thursday December 30th: Anna also chose ‘the better part’ and a good path

“Anna …praised God and spoke of Jesus” Luke 2: 36-40 There are times in the lives of each one of us when we find ourselves having […]

Wednesday December 29th: A little child shall lead them

What would it mean for the ‘restoration’ of generations if we recognized the divinity in each little life? Luke 2:22-35 I have always wondered how, of […]

Tuesday December 28th: Feast of the Holy Innocents

“It Is Rachel weeping for her children, refusing to be comforted”….. Matthew 2:13-18 The Gospel tells us that God spoke to Joseph and said: “Rise, take […]

Sunday December 26th: In my Father’s house

Do not miss the opportunity to listen to what the Holy Spirit is saying through your child. Luke 2:41-52 Did you not know? How come you […]

Saturday December 25th: This baby is Emmanuel-God with us!

The light shines in the darkness John 1:1-18 Happy and Holy Christmas! On this day, in John 1:1-18, we are presented with a biography of Our […]

Friday December 24th: Glory and praise be to God.

“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; He has visited His people and redeemed them.” Luke 1:67-79 Today’s gospel is the Benedictus which we pray during […]

Thursday December 23rd: Neighbours and relatives …. shared her joy.

“His power of speech returned, and he spoke and praised God Luke 1: 57-66 We have gone through so much in the past year – as […]

Wednesday December 22nd: Jesus’ presence amongst men

God’s Mercy Luke 1: 46-56 God has visited his people. He brings joy and mercy amongst men. He is living in Mary as she visits Elizabeth […]

Tuesday December 21st: Living the Eucharist.

Mary brings Elizabeth and her babe into Holy Communion. Luke 1:39-45 Today’s Gospel passage took on new meaning for me this year due to Pandemic protocols […]

Monday December 20th: Mary did you know?

May we also reflect that we too are predisposed through our baptism for a special task that we must fulfil. Luke 1: 26-39 While putting up […]

Sunday December 19th: God is with us

We in turn are reminded that there is something ‘God-like’ in the way we are. Luke 1:39-45 When Mary ran as quickly as she could to […]

Saturday December 18th: God-is-with-us’

‘This is how Jesus Christ came to be born’ Matthew 1:18-24 It is normal to plan what you want to do with your life. This is […]

Friday December 17th: Sinners and Saints

If Jesus was happy to be a member of his family, we can be happy with our family as well. Matthew 1: 1 – 17 The […]

Thursday December 16th: Messenger Leadership

“Look I am going to send my messenger in front of you to prepare your way before you”. Luke 7:24-30 Like John the Baptist, all great […]

Wednesday December 15th: Living in joyful hope

“…Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?” Luke 7:19-23 2000 years later and we are still asking the same […]

Tuesday December 14th: Delivery matters

He answered, ‘I will, sir,’ but he did not go Matthew 21:28-32 When I collaborated with my darling wife, Sandee, on this Gospel, she remarked that […]

Monday December 13th: Let truth shine through

There can be no compromise with Jesus’ authority. Matthew 21: 23-27 There can be no compromise with Jesus’ authority – he is Truth incarnate. The coming […]

Sunday December 12th: Repent Now

What must I do? Luke 3:10-18 With the expected coming of the Messiah, there is urgency to put things right.  Repentance is the way to the […]

Saturday December 11th, Deeper Understanding of Jesus

Let us put a Question to Jesus…. Matthew 17:9a, 10-13 There is a movement in this Gospel passage that runs parallel to one of its substantive […]

Friday December 10th: Striking a happy medium

Our challenge is to create the appropriate balance for austerity and celebration in our lives. Matthew 11: 16 – 19. Jesus found it necessary to compare […]

Thursday December 9th: We are the Blessed Least

‘A greater than John the Baptist has never been seen.’ Matthew 11:11-15 Today Jesus pays his cousin a high, public compliment: “A greater than John the […]

Wednesday December 8th: Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Virgin

‘The Lord is with you.’ Luke 1: 26-38 Today we see that the angel Gabriel tells Mary that God has chosen her for what she thinks […]

Tuesday December 7th: Lost, but not Forgotten

“…And if he finds it, truly I say to you, he rejoices” Matthew 18:12-14 Have you ever gotten physically lost, or lost a child for a […]

Monday December 6th: Forgive-Heal-Repeat

Forgiveness begins in the will. Luke 5:17-26 I want to be like You, Jesus! Then the testing…the misunderstandings, deep betrayals and hurt. Forgiveness was difficult. No […]

Sunday December 5th: A voice cries in the wilderness

“Prepare a way for the Lord, Make his paths straight.” Luke 3:1-6 On April 15, 2013 the Boston Marathon took place and near the finishing line […]

Saturday December 4th: We are grateful

My heart breaks for those who cannot pick up their phones and speak to a priest or religious. Matthew 9:35 – 10: 1; 6 -8 I […]

Friday December 3rd: It is our call

We cannot allow obstacles to prevent us from reaching out to Jesus or from following him. Matthew 9: 27 – 31. The two blind men who […]

Thursday December 2nd: The rock who saves

Our character is revealed in the choices we make, especially when we are tested. Matthew 7: 21, 24-27 There is only one way in which a […]

Wednesday December 1st: Christian living

The Miracle of the Loaves Matthew 15:29-37 This seemingly simple act in today’s gospel of ensuring the crowd is fed provides so much insight into Christian […]

Tuesday November 30th: The call – Come follow me

“And at once, leaving their nets they followed him.” Matthew 4:18-22 We celebrate St Andrew today and notice how he and Peter, James and John readily […]

Monday November 29th: Astounding Faith

“…just give the word and my servant will be cured.” “…I tell you solemnly, nowhere in Israel have I found faith like this.’’ Matthew 8:5-11 “Where […]

Sunday November 28th: New Growth Happens

The sky which was threatening to fall-in turns from purple grief to a crimson hopefulness. Luke 21:25-28; 34-36 Dry leaves plummet to the earth. Thank God […]

Saturday November 27th: Freedom in Christ

Jesus, our Lord and Master, offers us true freedom. Luke 21:34-36 Is there anything holding you back from the joy and freedom of the Lord? God […]

Friday November 26th: In season and out of season

Through the grace and movement of the Spirit disciples can show God’s presence any time or every time. Luke 21: 29 – 33 Jesus compared the […]

Thursday November 25th: Looking to Him with Confidence

“But when these signs begin to happen, stand erect and raise your heads because your redemption is at hand.” Luke 21:20-28 In today’s gospel reading we […]

Wednesday November 24th: That path may also lead us to the cross.

“Your perseverance will win you your lives.” Luke 21:12-19 St. Teresa de Ávila was reputed to have said: “If this is how You treat Your friends, […]

Tuesday November 23rd: Seek first His kingdom

We need to recognize the signs of God’s judgment, mercy, and grace to save us. Luke 21: 5-11 Sometimes we don’t recognize the moral crisis and […]

Monday November 22nd: Jesus looks

Jesus is looking at our discipleship. Luke 21:1-4 The widow is sandwiched today: the Scribes devouring widows houses and questions Jesus. The widow, amidst her trials, […]

Sunday November 21st: Solemnity of Christ, King of the Universe.

“My kingship is not of this world.” John 18:33-37 It is not the songs we sing to Jesus (“He is the King of Kings) or the […]

Saturday November 20th: God wants all to live eternally with Him

“He is not God of the dead, but of the living, for to him all are alive.” Luke 20:27-40 It is important for us to think […]

Friday November 19th: The temple of the body.

The passage speaks to us about addressing personal interior corruption. Luke 19: 45-48 Jesus cleansed the Temple because they turned it into a robbers’ den. A […]

Thursday November 18th: What makes for Peace

“If you too had only recognized on this day the way to peace!” Luke 19:41-44 Have you ever, realised that your keys have just “gone missing”? […]

Wednesday November 17th: Gifts to be shared.

I am reminded that our talents are not our personal possessions to what we like with. Luke 19: 11-28 As I looked at my prayer space, […]

Tuesday November 16th: Welcome all!

“This man too is a Son of Abraham”. Luke 19:1-10 Wonderful things happen when we treat others with dignity and respect even those whose credibility we […]

November 15th: Keeping Focus Monday

“The people walking in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent…” Luke 18: 35-43 It is so easy to lose sight of someone else’s needs […]

Sunday November 14th: From nature we take heed

“When you see these things happening: know that he is near, right at the gates.” Mark 13:24-32 It looks as though I am in the listening […]

Saturday November 13th: I will see that she gets justice

“And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the plea, ‘Grant me justice against my adversary.” Luke 18: 1-8 At […]

Friday November 12th: Striking a balance

The lesson from today’s gospel is, do not allow life to swamp us to the point of having no time for God. Luke 17: 26 – […]

Thursday November 11th: Don’t miss the moment

“The Kingdom of God is among you” Luke 17:20-25 While driving down the road, I laughed and said, “You really like me, don’t you?” He looked […]

Wednesday November 10th: The Touch of Jesus

“Jesus saw them and healed them.” Luke 17:11-19 Even though the lepers ‘stood some way off’ from Jesus, they ‘called out to him’ still. They recognized […]

Tuesday November 9th: Wrong and Strong

‘They had forgotten the holiness of God and the sacredness of the space dedicated to Him.” John 2:13-22 Nothing is wrong with a good fundraiser. After-Mass […]

Monday November 8th: Increase our faith

’Causes of falling are sure to come, but alas for the one through whom they occur.’ Luke 17: 1-6, Today, Jesus gives us three of his […]

November 7th: Giving all Sunday

She from the little she had has put in everything she possessed, all she had to live on.” Mark 12:38-44 Jesus is the kind of person […]

Saturday November 6th: Let us Serve Him

“You cannot serve God and wealth” Luke 16: 9-15 Today’s passage is a mixture of very different phases of life. However, behind them all there is […]

Friday November 5th: Courage to change

“The children of this world are more astute in dealing with their own kind than are the children of light.” Luke 16: 1 – 8. The […]

Thursday November 4th: My Journey Home

He has never stopped pursuing me, persistently calling, ever forgiving. Luke 15:1-10 I once dreamt that Life was an enormous stadium surrounded by bleachers on either […]

Wednesday November 3rd: A Tall Order

How do I show I love God above everything else? Luke 14: 25- 33 This is a tall order. I say I love God. How do […]

Tuesday November 2nd: I will not reject anyone who comes to me

For this is the will of my Father. John 6: 37-40 Today the Church celebrates All Souls Day to pay attention to all the departed. We […]

Monday November 1st: The Beatitudes

Where do I fit in? Matthew 5: 1 – 12 Today as we celebrate the saints and our call to holiness, the liturgy presents us with […]

Sunday October 31st: That they may be one

“To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding and strength, and to love your neighbour as yourself, this is far more important than […]

Saturday October 30th: The Sin of Pride; the Virtue of Humility

“The proud heart is an abomination to the Lord…” Proverbs 16:5 Luke 14:1, 7-11 In today’s Gospel passage, Jesus illustrates the darkness of the sin of […]

Friday October 29th: Do good anyway.

The lesson is, when needed, compassion and life-giving actions are more important than keeping the Law. Luke 14:1-6 The scene of today’s gospel is a sabbath […]

Thursday October 28th: The Word of God

“And all in the crowd were trying to touch him, for power came out from him and healed all of them” Luke 6: 12-19 Luke summarises […]

Wednesday October 27th: Focus on Eternity

“Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough.” Luke 13:22-30 Today’s gospel […]

Tuesday October 26th: God’s Spirit will add ‘water’ to our ‘yeast’

“It is like yeast that a woman took and mixed in with three measures of flour until the whole batch of dough was leavened.’’ Luke 13:18-21 […]

Monday October 25th: Freedom from oppression.

Jesus healed on the Sabbath because God does not rest from showing his mercy and love, ever.  Luke 13:10-17 Is there anything that keeps you bound […]

Sunday October 24th: That Faithful Cry.

“ Son of David, Jesus, have pity on me.” Mark 10:46-52 If hope is a rainbow that your good and uplifting thoughts form; that bow of […]

Saturday October 23rd: The sign of the barren fig tree

‘It may bear fruit next year, if not then you can cut it down.’ Luke 13:1-9 Jesus followed his warning to turn away from sin and […]

Friday, October 22nd: Signs of the times

Luke 12: 54 – 59 Reading the signs of the times is about allowing the gospel to guide trends and behaviours so that values and virtue […]

Thursday, October 21: The purifying fire

“I came to bring fire to the Earth and how I wish it were already blazing.” Today’s Gospel often confuses people about the kind of division […]

Wednesday, October 20th: Entrusted with much

Read today’s Gospel. Luke 12: 39-4 God wants us to answer His call and to step into the light. Have you ever participated in the “egg-and-spoon” […]

Tuesday, October 19th: Creative Waiting

Luke 12: 35 – 38 Jesus tells us today, ‘See that you are dressed for action and have your lamps lit.’ This speaks to us about […]

Monday, October 18th: ‘Traveller, there is no path, paths are made by walking’

Lk 10:1-9 In this Gospel passage Jesus sends out 72 followers before him and advises them to travel light, trusting that all will be well. Whether […]

Saturday October 16th: Come Holy Spirit.

“…For the Holy Spirit will teach you at that moment what you should say.” Luke 12:8-12 The saying “lost for words” is very familiar to me. […]

Friday October 15th: Proclaim from the rooftop.

God is about light, revelation and proclamation, He is not about remaining hidden or being secretive. Luke 12: 1 – 7 The people gathered in their […]

Thursday October 14th: Woe to you experts in the law.

Woe to you experts in the law… you have hindered those who were entering. Luke 11: 47-54 In today’s Gospel St Luke highlights Jesus’ impatience with […]

Wednesday October 13th: Yuh looking for attention or what?

“For you love to have the seat of honour in the synagogues.” Luke 11: 42-46 Have you ever thought of the reason why you do most […]

Tuesday October 12th: The Pharisee in Us

Invite Jesus to make our hearts clean… Luke 11:37-41 What type of cleanliness is Jesus talking about? He is talking about holiness, being close to Him. […]

Monday October 11th: What More Do You Want?

‘When it comes to things of God…just go with it.’ Luke 11:29-32 Maybe it’s part of our human DNA to look for signs, to need evidence […]

Sunday October 10th: The rich young You

‘Sell all that you have …’ The young man’s heart fell as so much of him was at stake. Mark 10:17-30 A hundredfold is real abundance. […]

Saturday October 9th: Living the Word

‘…hear the word of God and keep it.’ Lk. 11: 27-28 In today’s Gospel reading Jesus tells us what is the true sign of holiness. When […]

Friday October 8th: Rejecting the messenger.

People can become so blinded by personal bias against another that even the good they do is suspect. Luke 11: 15 – 26. Jesus was right […]

Thursday October 7th: Ask, Seek and Knock

‘So, I say to you, Ask, and it will be given to you’ Luke 11: 15-26 I could not help but think of Saint Monica after […]

Wednesday October 6th: If Only…

“Give us today our daily bread.” Luke 11:1-4 If only we could pull back the veil of this world, we will understand this world is a […]

Tuesday October 5th: Martha And Mary

Lord, let me be the best of Martha and Mary. Luke 10: 38 – 42 Dear Lord, please let me the best of Martha and Mary. […]

Monday October 4th: Who is your Neighbour?

“Love your Neigbour as yourself” Luke 10:25-37 Today’s reflection is on The Parable of the Good Samaritan, well known in Christian circles. We know that while […]

Sunday October 3rd: Together as one

‘So then, what God had united, man must not divide.’ Mark 10:2-16 Marriage is the relationship between man and woman from the very beginning. They were […]

Saturday October 2nd: Childlike Humility

Rejoice rather that your names are written in heaven Luke 10: 17-24 I call pride one of the sneaky sins. The seventy two disciples return jubilant […]

Friday October 1st: My vocation is love

She has inspired many through her “Little Way” to love God and neighbour. Matthew 18: 1 – 5 Jesus presenting a child as the model of […]

Thursday September 30th: Moving On

“Even the dust of your town we wipe from our feet…” Luke 10:1-12 In the daily walk of the disciple, there will be those who receive […]

Wednesday September 29th: You Will See the Angels of God

God’s word brings blessing and refreshment for those who reflect on it John 1:47-51 What would you give to see beyond the visible – to “see […]

Tuesday September 28th: Seeking the highest good

Jesus had “set his face toward Jerusalem” Luke 9:51-56 Jesus’ offer of friendship was rebuffed. Is there any wonder that the disciples were indignant and felt […]

Monday September 27th: A little child will lead us

He took a little child and placed him at his side. Luke 9:46-50 Children in the ancient world had no rights, position, or privileges of their […]

Sunday September 26th: The Useful Storm

Anything that causes you to turn around and walk on the right path is good. Mark 9:38-43; 45; 47-48 Anything that causes you to turn around […]

Saturday September 25th: A cross is not an easy object to carry.

And all were astounded at the greatness of God.  Luke 9:43-45 Recently, someone I know got an opportunity to advance her career. It all happened suddenly […]

Friday September 24th: His True Identity

Today there are as many opinions about Jesus as there are people in the world. Luke 9: 18 – 22. Jesus’ questions: “Who do the crowds […]

Thursday September 23rd: The truth shall set us free

God’s truth cannot be suppressed Luke 9:7-9 Now when reports of Jesus’ miracles and teaching reach Herod’s court, Herod became very troubled in conscience. He thought […]

Wednesday September 22nd: Proclaiming the Good News

Jesus called you Luke 9:1-6 The greatest privilege entrusted by God to you is to carry in you, Jesus the Good News, to those you meet. […]

Tuesday September 21st: Mercy, not Sacrifice

*It is the sick who needs the doctor not the healthy* Matthew 9:9-13 Many times we hear people making comments about someone in ministry ‘I know […]

Monday September 20th: Overcoming Jealousy

We are called to be light bearers amid this ever-darkening world. Luke 8:16-18 As much as I love butterflies, I don’t really like moths. Sometimes, I […]

Sunday September 19th: Who is the greatest?

‘If you want to see a true star in God’s eyes…look no further than this child.’ Mark 9:30-37 Today’s gospel brings to mind a famous quotation. […]

Saturday September 18th: Patience is virtue.

Society seems to be strongly influenced by instant results. Luke 8: 4-15 Society seems to be strongly influenced by instant results. There appears to be intolerance […]

Friday September 17th: Proclaiming the Good News

Missionaries are not moved by their own desires but by God’s will for the world. Luke 8:1-3 Jesus’ missionary spirit and practice made him avoid anchoring […]

Thursday September 16th: Go in peace

“… her sins, her many sins, must have been forgiven her…” Luke 7:37-50 Have you ever felt like an outcast when people had nothing good to […]

Wednesday September 15th: Loving beyond what we expect

“…we played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we wailed, and you did not weep” Luke 7: 31-35 How many of us love […]

Tuesday September 14th: Exaltation of the Cross

For God so loved the world…. John 3: 13-17 This week there have been unusual sightings of flocks of brilliantly red Scarlet Ibis flying overhead, originating […]

Monday September 13th: I am unworthy

I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof. Luke 7: 1-10 I love the Lord, I really do, but I was always very […]

Sunday September 12th: Second Wind

It is only from experiences like these that one can answer like Peter: You are the Christ! Mark 8:27-35 All they heard at Caesarea Philippi was […]

Saturday September 11th: Digging Deep

Let us lay our foundation on Love. Luke 6: 43–49 Today’s gospel speaks directly to that horrible incident in 2001 which ended in the collapse of […]

Friday September 10th: Journeying together

We must think in terms of mutual encouragement, mutual friendship and shared graces. Luke 6:39-42. Today’s parable says the blind cannot lead the blind; the disciple […]

Thursday September 9th: Bootcamp for Disciples

‘Be compassionate as your Father is compassionate.’ Luke 6:27-38 Have you ever taken on a challenge to accomplish some type of fitness goal – lose a […]

Wednesday September 8th: Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

‘He is the one to save his people from their sins.’ Matthew 1: 1-16, 18-23 In this gospel reading we learn that Joseph was betrothed to […]

Tuesday September 7th: Power through Prayer

“Now during those days Jesus went out to the mountain to pray; and he spent the night in prayer to God.” Luke: 12-19 In today’s Gospel […]

Monday September 6th: Do good anyway

“I put it to you: Is it permitted on the Sabbath to do good, or to do evil; to save a life or to destroy it?” […]

Sunday September 5th: The personal touch

He put his fingers into the man’s ears and touched his tongue with spittle.’ Mark 7:31-37 The Jesus way of healing is to respond to a […]

Saturday September 4th: Praying for Wisdom

This Gospel reading always reminds me why I need to pray for wisdom and discernment. Luke 6: 1-5 This Gospel always reminds me why I have […]

Friday September 3rd: Tension and conflict

They intended to show him up as a bad teacher. Luke 5: 33 – 39. Tension and conflict between Jesus and the Jewish religious leaders were […]

Thursday September 2nd: Put out into the deep water

“They left everything and followed Him” Luke 5:1-11 So often we become despondent when things do not happen as we expect it. At that point we […]

Wednesday September 1st: Spiritual Sloth

“They wanted to prevent Him from leaving them.” Luke 4: 38 – 44 The people wanted to stay where they were and keep Jesus with them. […]

Tuesday August 31st: In Word and Deed

“Be quiet! Come out of him!” Luke 4:31¬- 37 Those present in the synagogue in Capernaum were amazed that Jesus spoke with such authority. However, his […]

Monday August 30th: Familiarity breeds contempt! Stay focused on mission and purpose.

“I tell you solemnly, no prophet is ever accepted in his own country.” Mark 4:16-30 One frigid night, a sheik lay in his tent, his camel […]

Sunday August 29th: What’s within.

Uproot wrong thoughts and attitudes before they grow Mark 7:1–8, 14–15, 21–23 Where does evil spring from and what’s the solution for eliminating it from our […]

Saturday August 28th: Well done, good and faithful servant!

We have been created in the image and likeness of God and each blessed according to our ability. Matthew 25: 14-30 I would sit in church […]

Friday August 27th: Ready or not, He comes

The door closing was final to those who were not prepared. Matthew 25: 1 – 13 There is a ring of finality about the gospel. It […]

Thursday August 26th: The Abused and The Abusers

“And he begins to beat his fellow-slaves” Matthew 24:42-51 We are living in times that are sensitive to grave imbalances in power and the pandemic has […]

Wednesday August 25th: Jesus’ use of the word “hypocrites” is jolting …

‘Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites!” Matthew 23:27-32 As someone involved in faith formation, this scripture has set me on some serious soul searching. If […]

Tuesday August 24th: Come and see

‘I pray for the inner freedom to ‘come and see’ John 1:45-51 It is an empowering invitation. One of the themes running throughout the archdiocesan pastoral […]

Monday August 23rd: Keep your eyes on Jesus

Don’t shut up the Kingdom Matthew 23: 13-22 Pharisees and Scribes are lay people like us. They are responsible for keeping the faith, building the church […]

Sunday August 22nd: Where is safe?

“Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the message of eternal life.” John 6: 60-69 In my Father’s house there is a room with your […]

Saturday August 21st: Humility

“Anyone who humbles himself will be raised up.” Matthew 23: 1-12 Let us approach the Scriptures with humility. Fr. Michel de Verteuil, guru of Lectio Divina, […]

Friday August 20th: The greatest commandment

Nothing must prevent us from putting God first in our lives. Matthew 22: 34 – 40 Jesus, citing the greatest commandment, says we must love God […]

Thursday August 19th: Dress Code in Effect

“How did you get in here, my friend, without a wedding garment?” Matthew 22:1-14 I’m not one to reference pop culture. However, today’s Gospel, reminds me […]

Wednesday August 18th: True love is always generous

“Why should you be envious because I was generous?” Matthew 20:1-16 There are many things in life that aggrieve us. Sometimes we can work them through […]

Tuesday August 17th: The dangers of riches

“In truth I tell you, it is hard for someone rich to enter the kingdom of Heaven” Matthew 19:23-30 We enter into the kingdom of Heaven […]

Friday August 20: The greatest commandment

Read today’s Gospel. Matthew 22: 34 – 40 Nothing must prevent us from putting God first in our lives. Jesus, citing the greatest commandment, says we […]

Thursday August 19: Dress Code in Effect

Matt 22:1-14 “How did you get in here, my friend, without a wedding garment?” I’m not one to reference pop culture. However, today’s Gospel, reminds me […]

Wednesday August 18: True love is always generous

Read today’s Gospel. Matthew 20:1-16 “ Why should you be envious because I was generous?” There are many things in life that aggrieve us. Sometimes we […]

Tuesday August 17: The dangers of riches

Read today’s Gospel. Matthew 19:23-30 “In truth I tell you, it is hard for someone rich to enter the kingdom of Heaven” We enter into the […]

Monday August 16: What do I lack?

Read today’s Gospel. Matthew 19:16-22 “…he went away sad, for he had many possessions.” The eagerness of this young man is surely admirable, as he showed […]

Monday August 16th: What do I lack?

“…he went away sad, for he had many possessions.” Matthew 19:16-22 The eagerness of this young man is surely admirable, as he showed great interest in […]

Sunday August 15th: Mary, Ark of the Covenant

“Of all women you are the most blessed and blessed is the fruit of your womb.” Luke 1:39-56 From the very beginnings of her existence within […]

Saturday August 14th: Jesus Blesses Little Children

‘For it is to such as these (children) that the kingdom of heaven belongs’ Matthew 19: 13 -15 In Matthew 11:25 and again in Matthew 18:4 […]

Friday August 13th: Together forever

Jesus teaches that marriage is the most appropriate school of love and commitment and should be safeguarded. Matthew 19: 3 – 12 The Pharisees’ question on […]

Thursday August 12th: Forgiveness

Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.  Matthew 18:21 – 19:1 Last week I had the worst customer service experience ever!  I say, “Nobody […]

Wednesday August 11th: Being in Agreement

Help us to follow your path, Jesus. Matthew 18: 15–20 Jesus gives us a mechanism to follow when ‘your brother does something wrong’. Jesus says to […]

Tuesday August 10th: Planted to Fulfill Potential

‘When we die to something, something comes Alive within us…’ John 12:24-26 “Sometimes, when you’re in a dark place, you think you’ve been buried, but actually […]

Monday August 9th: So as not to offend these people

‘…Take it and give it to them for me and yourself.’ Matthew 17: 22-27 In today’s reading we have the story of Jesus instructing Peter to […]

Sunday August 8th: Take and eat

“I am the living bread which has come down from heaven.” John 6:41-51 If you look intently you will see a storm brewing in her eyes; […]

Saturday August 7th: Deep faith

“You faithless and perverse generation, how much longer must I be with you? How much longer must I put up with you?” Matthew 17:14-20 The apostles […]

Friday August 6th: Feast of the Transfiguration.

It is about seeing Jesus shining through every poor person, homeless person, family, community member. Mark 9: 2 – 10. Transfiguration, unlike disfiguration, is beautiful. No […]

Thursday August 5th: CREDO-O Crux Ave! Spes Unica!

We share in the grace and protection of the Church – our beacon, our lighthouse in these dark days. Mathew 16:13-23 The Holy Spirit revealed who […]

Wednesday August 4th: Great Priests

I learned to be a good human just by observing them. Mathew 9:35 – 10.1 I thank God for  great priests. I learned to be a […]

Tuesday August 3rd: Keep your eyes on Jesus

“Lord save me” Matthew 14:22-36 This is an interesting narrative of Jesus and His disciples. They were experienced fisher folk yet they were troubled by the […]

Sunday August 1st: Living in the moment

“‘What must we do if we are to do the works that God wants?’ Jesus said: you must believe in the one he has sent.” John […]

Saturday July 31st: What a price!

John had told him, ‘It is against the law for you to have her.’ Matthew 14: 1-12. Standing up to Herod as he did, and naming […]

Friday July 30th: Managing expectations

“Where did the man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?” Matthew 13: 54 – 58 Jesus made such an impression on the people of his […]

Thursday July 29th: Jesus Himself is the Resurrection and the Life

Feast of Saint Martha If you had been here, my brother would not have died. John 11:19 -27 Martha’s blunt statement to Jesus would be expressed, […]

Wednesday July 28th: Discovering heavenly treasure

The thing we most set our heart on is our highest treasure. Matthew 13:44-46 Discovering God’s kingdom is like stumbling across a hidden treasure or finding […]

Tuesday July 27th: We Will Win

“Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father.” Matthew 13:36-43. It’s so easy at times to be discouraged by all […]

Monday July 26th: Have humble and obedient hearts!

But blessed are your eyes, for they see, and your ears, for they hear. Matthew 13: 16-17 In today’s world, there is so much to see […]

Sunday July 25th: The recipe is for giving

Bread is life. It is the first culinary expression of mankind and belongs on tables everywhere; so no plate must be left empty. John 6:1-15 In […]

Saturday July 24th: “…a deep truth that often bewilders..”

‘Listen then to what the parable of the sower means.’ Matthew 13:18-23 I am reminded of my time as a schoolteacher, just four years, when I […]

Friday July 23rd: The Parable of the Sower.

Are we willing and open to the Word, to give it a suitable place to lodge, germinate and bear fruit? Matthew 13: 18 – 23. Today’s […]

Thursday July 22nd: It is dark

They have taken my Lord away. John 20;1-2;11-18 Mary’s heart is heavy with grief, with horror, for she had witnessed her Lord beaten and crucified. She […]

Tuesday July 20th: Standing Outside

God’s will for each of us is to form deep, and meaningful relationships with others. Matthew 12: 46-50 Are you on the outside when you should […]

Monday July 19th: Through the eyes of faith

“It is the unfaithful generation that asks for a sign.” Matthew 12:38-42 It is true that most of us depend on signs to help us navigate […]

Sunday July 18th: No vacation from our vocation.

“But they saw them going and many recognized them…. and reached there before them.” Mark 6:30-34 To my child’s mind it seemed standard operation that every […]

Saturday July 17th: Finding hope

“… he will not break the crushed reed, or snuff the faltering wick …” Matthew 12:14-21 On occasion, our friends tell us the Lord does not […]

Friday July 16th: Mercy not Sacrifice

God will always choose merciful actions first and He asks us to do the same. Matthew 12: 1 – 8. The Lord said he wants mercy […]

Thursday July 15th: Share the load.

“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart…” Matthew 11:28-30 This text is another example of how […]

Wednesday July 14th: The Praise of the Father

‘You have revealed them to the Childlike’ Matthew 11: 25-27 I remember the day that pride overtook me. It was after school and I was leaving […]

Tuesday July 13th: Ungratefulness worse than obeah

For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Sodom, it would have remained to this day. Matthew 11: 20 -24 Wow! […]

Monday July 12th: Being a Disciple

This is what is means to follow Jesus…. Matthew 10: 34 – 11:1 Jesus’ statements in today’s Gospel may seem to be controversial. Standing up for […]

Sunday July 11th: Together we can heal

He summoned the twelve and began to send them out in pairs. Mark 6: 7-13 Everybody needs a buddy to go out with. We need not […]

Saturday July 10th: Relax, God’s Got You

‘Stand for me and I will stand for you’ Matthew 10:24-38 I have heard it said that the phrase ‘Do not be afraid’, or some itineration […]

Friday July 9th: Proclaiming Good news.

The Holy Spirit will provide whatever is necessary when the time comes. Matthew 10: 16 – 23. Jesus sending the disciples out into a world that […]

Thursday July 8th: Freely

‘You received without charge, give without charge.’ Matthew 10: 7-15 In today’s gospel Jesus details for his disciples what he considers necessary for them on their […]

Wednesday July 7th: The Call

Whosever He calls, He equips. Matthew 10: 1-7 When Jesus called out and upon the twelve disciples, He give them instructions but not just instructions. At […]

Tuesday July 6th: A kingdom divided cannot stand

The logic was clear and powerful… Matthew 9:32-38 My Secondary school was non-denominational and filled with constant bombardment of tracts vividly illustrating idol worshipping Catholics destined […]

Monday July 5th: Faith in the Lord

“I pray for as much faith as the official whose daughter was dead” Mathew 9 :18-24 I pray for as much faith as the official. He […]

Sunday July 4th: Returning home.

Are we willing to rethink our attitudes and behaviours? Mark 6:1-6 The story of what happened to Jesus when he decided to return to his home […]

Saturday July 3rd: Believe that Jesus is always present

“We have seen the Lord” John 20:24-29 Having faith is often a difficult thing for all of us. Today’s reading is sharing on the experience of […]

Friday July 2nd: The call

Jesus called Matthew and each one of us because he believes in each one. Matthew 9: 9 – 13. Today’s passage is the call of Matthew […]

Thursday July 1st: Power of forgiveness

Healing body, mind, and soul. Matthew 9:1-8 Jesus’ treatment of sinners upset the religious teachers of the day. When a cripple was brought to Jesus because […]

Wednesday June 30th: Jesus frees.

Jesus will free us from anything that binds us Matthew 8:28-34 Two men who were possessed and driven mad by the force of many evil spirits […]

Monday June 28th: What it means to follow Jesus.

To follow Jesus means to be prepared to be with him in good times as well as bad. Matthew 8: 18-22 Theoretically we all know what […]

Sunday June 27th: The healer pivots

Sometimes we are so straight jacketed in our main calling that we don’t give credence to the other call. Mark 5: 21-43 On the way to […]

Saturday June 26th: Faith Like The Centurion

“Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldst enter under my roof: but only say the word, and my servant shall be healed.” Matthew 8:5-17 In […]

Friday June 25th: A new lease on life

Jesus was life to this leper since he restored everything he had lost Matthew 8: 1 – 4. When the leper asked for healing, Jesus did […]

Thursday June 24th: John the Baptist, instrument of God’s mercy

“What, then, will this child be?” Luke 1: 57 – 66, 80 God is a God of mercy. We believe that He is the same yesterday, […]

Wednesday June 23rd: Good fruit

A sound mind accepts what is truly good and right and rejects what is false and wrong. Matthew 7:15-20 What’s the test of a true or […]

Tuesday June 22nd: A Counter-cultural Message.

Treat others as you want to be treated. Matthew 7:6.12-14 Today’s world moves at a fast pace and as we go we lose our care and […]

Monday June 21st: Do not judge and you will not be judged.

Take the plank out of your own eye before taking the splinter from your brother’s eye. Matthew 7:15 As we grow in our relationship with Jesus […]

Sunday June 20th: In the midst of the storm.

They were asleep to Christ while he was present to them in their hour of need. Mark 4: 35-41 Jesus’ sleeping presence on the storm-tossed sea […]

Saturday June 19th: Why do we labour?

If our work is sanctified and directed towards God, there is balance and fulfilment. Matthew 6: 24-34 Why do we labour? This question stumps me as […]

Friday June 18th: Heavenly treasures

Earthly treasures are tangible and vulnerable; they pretend to offer security but in fact do not. Matthew 6:19-23. Today’s Gospel speaks of treasure. A treasure is […]

Thursday June 17th: God is our Father

In today’s Gospel, Jesus teaches his disciples ‘how to pray’. Matthew 6:7-15 He taught them the same prayer he himself prayed; what we, God’s children refer […]

Wednesday June 16th: Secret Place

“Be careful not to parade …” Matthew 6:1-6; 16-18 Why does Jesus tell his disciples to go to a secret place to pray, give alms in […]

Tuesday June 15th: A Call To Truly Love

“For if you love those who love you, what right have you to claim any credit? …” Matthew 5:43-48 Spouses professing their love for each other; […]

Monday June 14th: Living a Nonviolent Lifestyle.

‘If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also’ Matthew 5:38-42 The exhortations of Jesus in today’s Gospel passage are […]

Sunday June 13th: Parable of the Growing Seed: Thy kingdom come

From under the lowest bar, light like a limbo dancer streams out, first a ray, then a beam… Mark 4:26-34 We start building the kingdom from […]

Saturday June 12th: The Conduit Saturday

But his mother treasured all these things in her heart. Luke 2: 41-51 How do you define a mother’s love? Would you be the person you […]

Friday June 11th: Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Driven by love, Jesus’ heart has taken our human misery, sin and death to the cross. John 19: 31 – 37 The heart is the symbol […]

Thursday June 10th: By Being Reconciled

Love of God AND Neighbour Matthew 5: 20-26 Today we are being called to deep virtue – beyond outward signs of worship and sacrifice to a […]

Wednesday June 9th: Go Ahead. Break the Law.

‘Break the law if you must – but keep the spirit.’ Matthew 5:17-19 Jesus continues to be a walking contradiction. This was a man who frequently […]