And he said, “With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable shall we use for it? It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds … Continue reading Grain of mustard seed
And looking around on those who sat about him, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers! Whoever does the will of God is my brother, and sister, and mother.” Mark 3:34-35 In today’s Gospel we reflect on the words … Continue reading Doing God’s Will
…they anointed David king over Israel. David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years. And David became greater and greater, for the LORD, the God of hosts, was with him. 2 Samuel 5:3-4, 10 … Continue reading David is anointed King
the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned. Matthew 4:16; Isaiah 8:2 The prophecy of Isaiah about the restoration of the land … Continue reading A Great Light
“And no one puts new wine into old wineskins; otherwise, the wine will burst the skins, and the wine is lost, and so are the skins; but one puts new wine into fresh wineskins.” Mark 2:22 Reflecting on today’s Gospel … Continue reading New wine
Then I said, “Lo, I come; in the roll of the book it is written of me; I delight to do thy will, O my God; thy law is within my heart.” Psalm 40:7-8 The psalmist today echoes the words of … Continue reading Here I am
But Hannah answered, “No, my lord, I am a woman sorely troubled; I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I have been pouring out my soul before the LORD. 1 Samuel 1:15 Hannah was the mother of the … Continue reading Hannah’s prayer
“He must increase, but I must decrease.” John 3:30 Today’s Gospel reading from John 3:22-30 is a narrative between St John the Baptist and his disciples. The Lord Jesus and His disciples were baptising people in Judea and when John’s … Continue reading He must increase
And about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. Matthew 6: 48 Jesus has done great things He has done great things He has done great things Praise His Holy Name. The song … Continue reading Walking on the sea
for God is love. In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. I John 4: 8-9 God is love. He who lives … Continue reading God is Love