by Giltus Mathias | Oct 26, 2023 | Daily Reflections
Readings: Romans 6: 19-23Luke 12: 49-53 Reflection: The gospel writers wrote into a world of conflict and change. Just as today, those seeking to follow Jesus were negotiating what it meant for them. Within families some would embrace the message wholeheartedly,...
by Giltus Mathias | Oct 25, 2023 | Daily Reflections
Readings:Romans 6:12-18Luke 12:39-48 Reflection: Both stories by Jesus have in common the behaviour of the servants when the Master is absent. The householder who is prepared for any break-in by a thief and being careful. And then the bullying behaviour of the chief...
by Giltus Mathias | Oct 24, 2023 | Daily Reflections
Readings: Romans 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21Luke 12:35-38 Reflection: Being ready for the Lord was a big theme for the writers of the gospels. Today’s gospel emphasizes the need to live our lives in a state of readiness for the day the Lord will come “like a servant...
by Giltus Mathias | Oct 23, 2023 | Daily Reflections
Readings Romans 4:20-25Luke 12:13-21 Reflection: Lately, we had a guest speaker who talked about the Voice to Parliament and the Uluṟu Statement from the Heart. While the speaker continued to discuss the pros and cons of the issue, one of the attendees’ raised...
by Giltus Mathias | Oct 22, 2023 | Daily Reflections
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Isaiah 45:1, 4-61 Thessalonians 1:1-5Matthew 22:15-21 Reflection: This weekend’s readings help us reflect on the troubled world we live in. They are full of intrigue, highlighting political strategies designed to manipulate both...
