Friday, 29 August 2025
Being a Seeker and Proclaimer of Truth – Memorial The Passion of St John the Baptist, martyr
‘‘Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man.’’ (Mk 6:20)
In today’s Gospel we see the best and worst of human nature. Herodias’ simmering resentment and bitterness, the corrupting influence of power, and Herod’s disordered desire to safeguard his reputation, all culminate in injustice and tragedy. In stark contrast stands John the Baptist. Unlike Herodias and Herod, he wields no…
Thursday 28th August
Faithful and Wise Servant – Memorial St Augustine, bishop, doctor
‘Who then is the faithful and wise slave, whom his master has put in charge of this household, to give the other slaves their allowance of food at the proper time?’ (Matthew 24:45)
Who then is the faithful and wise servant? This question from Jesus lingers in my heart. It is not just about doing a job well; it is about living in trust, in relationship, in love….
Wednesday 27th August
Inside and Out –Memorial St Monica
‘So you also on the outside look righteous to others but inside you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.’ (Matthew 23:28)
The theme of today’s Gospel seems to come up time and time again in different ways: ‘So you also on the outside look righteous to people but inside you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.’ …
Sunday, 17 August 2025
Children of Wisdom – Wednesday Week 24 in Ordinary Time
“The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ Nevertheless, wisdom is vindicated by all her children.” (Luke 7:34-35)
In today’s Gospel, Jesus responds to the restless, critical spirit of His generation. John the Baptist came with austerity, and people dismissed him as possessed. Jesus came with joy and welcome, and they labelled him a glutton and a drunkard. Nothing was good enough because their hearts were closed. Jesus’…