The word this week Archives - Page 2 of 9

The word this week

Humility enables God to transform our lives

February 08, 2013

Fifth Sunday of the Year: Is 6:1-8; 1 Cor 15:3-8 & 11; Lk 5:1-11 (Year C)

Faithful witness will always involve joy and rejection

February 01, 2013

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; Ps 71; 1 Cor 12:31—13:13 or 13:4-13; Lk 4:21-30

The scriptures that provide a sure foundation for the year ahead

January 11, 2013

The Baptism of the Lord: Is 42:1-4, 6-7; Ps 29; Acts 10: 34-38; Lk 3:15-16, 21-22

Like the Wise men, we are all called to be seekers after truth

January 04, 2013

The Epiphany of the Lord: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

Let us be with Elizabeth and Mary as they rejoice in the wonder of God’s grace

December 21, 2012

The Fourth Sunday of Advent: Mi 5:1-4; Ps 80; Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45 The Nativity of the Lord: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14

Lasting joy, a joy that feeds heart and spirit, cannot be purchased on the high street

December 14, 2012

Third Sunday of Advent: Zep 3:14-18; Is 12:2-6; Phil 4:4-7; Lk 3:10-18

The only time that truly matters in the days ahead is that given up to prayer

December 07, 2012

The Second Sunday of Advent: Bar 5:1-9; Ps 126; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6

During Advent abandon the false securities that rob us of Christ’s presence

November 30, 2012

First Sunday of Advent: Jer 33:14-16; Ps 25; 1 Thes 3:12-4:2; Lk 21:25-28, 34-36