Monday of 6th Week in Ordinary Time STS. CYRIL, Monk & METHODIUS, Bishop, Missionaries The liturgy celebrates today two great missionaries from the Eastern Church, the monk Cyril and his brother, Methodius, bishop. Born in Thessalonica in Greece, they evangelized the Bulgarians, Moravians and Bohemians in the 9th Century. They created the Slavonic (Slavic) […]
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Reflection: Mark 8:11-13 Mark presents a moment of frustration in the life of Jesus. He is frustrated at the stiff-necked attitude of the religious leaders and takes a deep sigh. Wisdom of the elders tell us that a sigh or deep breath is an excellent way of stress-relief. Today’s gospel teaches the value of patience […]
Monday of 6th Week in Ordinary Time STS. CYRIL, Monk & METHODIUS, Bishop, Missionaries Introduction The liturgy celebrates today two great missionaries from the Eastern Church, the monk Cyril and his brother, Methodius, bishop. Born in Thessalonica in Greece, they evangelized the Bulgarians, Moravians and Bohemians in the 9th Century. They created the Slavonic […]
SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Those Whom God Makes Happy People who have everything they need, or have what they think they need, are not easily open to God, or even to other people. On the other hand, people in difficulties are generally more open to others, receptive to help and love from God […]
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Reflection: Luke 6:17,20-26 Today’s Gospel presents Saint Luke’s version of the Beatitudes’ and the subsequent ‘woe to you.’ It is addressed not to the crowds but to his disciples. When Luke wrote his Gospel, his target audience was the Christian community. Luke confronts the realities of poverty, hunger, oppression and persecutions, and brings the message […]
SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Those Whom God Makes Happy God Is with the Poor Greeting (See First Reading) Blessing on you who recognize your poverty and therefore put your trust in the Lord; blessing on you when the Lord is your hope. May the grace of the Lord be always with you. R/ And […]