The gist of each reading is suggested in a single line; then the full text of the readings (NRSV for inclusive language); finally some homiletic reflections on the day’s readings. On many weekdays we offer two approaches to a homily. One is usually based on the first Reading, with sometimes a link to the main idea in the Gospel. The second approach will be drawn from that day’s Gospel. These are loosely based on notes made available by Fr. Martin Hogan p.p.
Fr Pat Rogers cp, Mount Argus, Dublin.
St John of Capistrano, priest (Opt. Mem.)
I, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a …
St Anthony Claret, bishop (Opt. Mem.)
Each of us was given grace according to the measure …
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you.
Therefore be …
Be subject to one another out of reverence for Christ. Wives, be subject to your husbands as you are to …
So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are citizens with the saints …
St Colman, bishop (Opt. Mem.)
Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Put …
From Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in …
What does it matter, except that Christ be proclaimed in every way, whether out of false motives …
Jesus saw the two brothers, Simon and Andrew, making a cast with their net, going about their daily work, and he called out to them, "Follow me and I will make you fishers of people." Immediately the two brothers left what they were doing and followed Jesus. The story is perhaps streamlined for the decision of these two brothers must have taken some time...
He became a child and laid aside his divinity in order to communicate God to us. This thought may help in times like ours, threatened by Corona virus and when our beloved Church seems so diminished and ignored.
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Support Group for Priests and Religious out of Ministry
Meets each Saturday 11.00am to 12.30pm in Dublin.
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