Thursday, 2 October 2025
In the Palm of His Hand – Memorial The Holy Guardian Angels
‘Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.’ (Matthew 18:3)
How many exasperated parents have uttered the ultimatum to their children about room-tidying or vegetable-eating, pitching them against privileges or treats: ‘Tidy your room or there’ll be no video-gaming’… ‘Eat your vegies or there’ll be no ice cream!’ So, too, does Jesus present the consequence: either you change and become…
Wednesday, 1 October 2025
The Little Way – Memorial St Therese of the Child Jesus, virgin, doctor
‘Lord, first let me go and bury my father.’ But Jesus said to him, ‘Let the dead bury their own dead; but as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.’ (Luke 9:59-60)
The scripture for today is a confronting moment in the Gospel. Three people approach Jesus, seeking to follow him, promising loyalty, yet each hesitates, wanting to prepare themselves first. Jesus’ response to each is sharp, reminding us that following him is not a half-hearted choice. It asks for everything. Today…
Tuesday, 30 September 2025
Turning Point – Memorial St Jerome, priest, doctor
‘he set his face to go to Jerusalem.’ (Luke 9:51)
Today’s reading marks a turning point in Jesus’ ministry as ‘he set his face to go to Jerusalem,’ marking his deliberate journey towards the Cross. Jesus is fully aware of the suffering that awaits him, yet he moves forward intentionally in obedience to the Father’s will. As he passes through…
Monday, 29 September 2025
A God who Knows and Loves us – Feast Sts Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, archangels
‘Very truly, I tell you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.’ (John 1:51)
Today’s scripture beautifully illustrates the profound connection we can forge with Jesus, who recognises Nathanael’s integrity and character ‘an Israelite in whom there is no deceit.’ This revelation highlights His intimate knowledge of us. He knows us better than we know ourselves and still loves each of us unconditionally. The…
Sunday, 28 September 2025
Compassionate Listening as Spiritual Hospitality – 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in agony in these flames.’ (Luke 16:24)
As a Religious Sister, I am often required to enter the sacred space of apostolic, compassionate listening. This is a learning process, and I aim to be open in my listening without the intention of responding, fixing, or advising. Rather, I try to see the person so that I might…
Saturday, 27 September 2025
Like Nothing had Changed – Memorial St Vincent de Paul, priest
‘And they were afraid to ask him about this saying.’ (Luke 9:45)
While today’s Gospel is very short, there is a lot that we can learn from the disciples’ lack of understanding and their fear of asking deeper questions. Here they are basking in the glory of Jesus and amazed at His works, right by His side when everything is going well….
Friday, 26 September 2025
The real Good News – Friday Week 25 in Ordinary Time
‘…and on the third day be raised’ (Luke 9:22)
There is a deliberate contrast in this gospel between Jesus’ identification as the Messiah and his prediction of his suffering and death. Jesus moves quickly to dispel any notion that he brings an easy good news message of triumph over enemies: no, the way of salvation takes the road to…
Thursday, 25 September 2025
Curiosity with Faith opens us to Transformation. – Thursday Week 25 in Ordinary Time
‘but who is this about whom I hear such things?’ (Luke 9:9)
Today’s Gospel recounts Herod’s confusion and anxiety upon hearing reports about Jesus. The passage centres on questions about Jesus’ identity: some suspect John the Baptist has risen; others think Elijah, or an ancient prophet has returned. Herod’s perplexity highlights a central theological theme—the mystery of Christ’s person and mission. This…
Wednesday, 24 September 2025
Becoming a Symphony of Hope. – Wednesday Week 25 in Ordinary Time
‘They departed and went through the villages, bringing the good news and curing diseases everywhere.’ (Luke 9:6)
Most creatures can turn the air around them into sound that reflects or adds to the grandeur of God but as humans we are able to use that sound to honour and proclaim the truth of the life, death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Our Baptism is not…
Tuesday, 23 September 2025
Who Sits on the Throne? – Memorial St Pius of Pietrelcina, priest
‘My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it.’ (Luke 8:21)
Today Jesus redefines our understanding of familial relationships saying, ‘My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it.’ Those of us who both listen to His teaching and live it out are his true family. In other words, our relationship with Jesus is…