Our Lady of Mount Carmel: 16th July In 1 Kings 18: 19-46, the Prophet Elijah gathered all Israel on the Mount of Carmel and the 450 false prophets of Baal and the 400 prophets of Asherah. The King of Israel Ahab and his wife Jezebel would offer sacrifices to the false God Baal. The people … [Read more…]
Memorial of St Bonaventure: 15th July St Bonaventure was born in Bagnoregio in Tuscany, Italy in 1221. As a young boy he was cured of a serious illness through the prayers and intercession of St Francis of Assisi. As a young man he went to Paris University to study the Arts. Inspired by St Francis … [Read more…]
St Matthew 11:20-24 Jesus has spent a considerable amount of time and energy in the cities of Chorazin and Bethsaida. These cities are North of the Sea of Galilee and about five miles from Capernaum where Jesus stays with His mother Mary in St Peter’s house. These two cities have been honoured more than others … [Read more…]
Neilston Development Trust (NDT): Neilston Together Fresh meals/Food-share/need in Neilston We are delivering once a week, a home delivered meal service. I would be delighted with any referrals from your congregation, and/or the St Vincent De Paul, for anyone who would benefit, in these difficult times, either through isolation, health or financial difficulties a free, … [Read more…]
St Matthew 10:34-11:1 Although Jesus is the prince of peace, His sword, that is, the word of God will at times create division between those who accept His word and those who resist His word. We may at times have to make tough choices between our loyalty to God and our other natural loyalties. God … [Read more…]
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Fr Joe has compiled this short reflection on today’s Gospel.
Fr Joe has written this short reflection on today’s Gospel passage.
Today, we celebrate the wonderful Feast of St Benedict.
Fr Joe has written this short reflection on the Gospel for today.