Memorial of St Ignatius of Antioch Before reading today’s Gospel (Luke 12: 8-12), Tony Worner acknowledges that today we also celebrate the Memorial of St Ignatius of Antioch, bishop and martyr. Tony says these verses from Luke, complete the ‘spiritual transformation’ theme that has been part of the Gospel structure we’ve read over the [...]
Memorial of St Hedwig Before reading today’s Gospel (Luke 12: 1-7), Tony Worner acknowledges that today we also celebrate the Memorial of St Hedwig, a religious who lived around the late 12 Century. Beginning his reflection Tony says he couldn’t help but see the irony in the opening lines of today’s Gospel … the [...]
Memorial of Teresa of Avila Before reading today’s Gospel (Luke 11: 47-54), Tony Worner acknowledges that today we also celebrate the Memorial of St Teresa of Jesus (or Teresa of Avila), who is recognised as a ‘doctor’ in the Church because of her writings and teachings on prayer. St Teresa of Avila, along with St John [...]
Jesus challenges the Pharisees Tony Worner reads today’s Gospel from Luke (11:42-46) in which Jesus continues his conversation with the Pharisees about the practice of their faith. In reflecting on this Gospel, Tony says that one of the jobs a biblical scholar might research is how each of Gospels might be composed? [...]
The call to holiness Anne O’Brien reads today from the Gospel of Luke (11:37-41) in which Jesus is teaching us that it is more important what type of person we are on the inside than what we look like, the clothes we wear or the image we portray. Anne says this speaks [...]
Looking for signs Anne O’Brien reads today from the Gospel of Luke (11:29-32) in which Jesus refers to the sign of Jonah. In his Gospel, Luke says that the crowds of people listening to Jesus continued to get bigger. His words and presence must have been so engaging to people of his [...]
We are all one in Christ Jesus Anne O’Brien reads today from St Paul’s letter to the Galatians (3:22-29) in which St Paul teaches a very unique message. No longer is there to be any distinction between people as all are one in Christ. Anne says this inclusive vision is reflected in [...]
Whoever is not with me is against me Anne O’Brien reads today’s Gospel from Luke (11:14-26) in which the authority with which Jesus heals is questioned. This is a challenging Gospel. Anne says, so often we are tempted to think the worst of others, putting a negative constraint on what they do [...]
For perseverance in prayer Anne O’Brien reads and reflects on today’s Gospel from Luke (11:5-13) in which Jesus tells his disciples ‘Ask, and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you’. Anne begins her reflection reminding us of the value [...]
Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary Today Anne O’Brien reads and reflects on the Gospel of Luke (11:1-4) in which Jesus teaches his disciples to pray. Anne says this Gospel highlights the importance of forgiveness. She says that, in our relationships with family and friends, we know and understand the impact [...]