The Bible is filled with blessings – they are the attribute of all those whose relationship with God has a special character. The PSALMS tell us about those who are blessed: “Blessed is the man whose delight is in the law of the Lord” (Psalm 1:1). “Blessed are all who […]
20th Sunday of Year B
Going through the readings of this Sunday (20th Sunday of Year B), I am surprised at the number of… recommendations… injunctions… commands… we are given to take into consideration! I note but a few and I find them… quite demanding… “Leave your folly and you will live, walk in the […]
23rd Sunday of Year A
We know and we believe that the word of God in Scripture tells us about him and his will for our lives. His message comes to us, ‘clothed’ if I may say, in all kinds of ways reaching us as light and guidance, strength and comfort. The prophets and the […]
14th Sunday of the Year, C
We could easily have missed it! Yes, I mean the text for our reflection this Sunday (14th Sunday, Year C). The 1st reading is that of Isaiah 66:10-14. The book of the prophet Isaiah has exactly 66 chapters and the last one has 24 verses in all. So our reference […]