by Giltus Mathias | May 31, 2024 | Daily Reflections
The Visitation of Marry Readings: Zephenias 3: 14-18Romans 12: 9-16Luke 1: 39-56 Reflection TODAY we see Mary, newly pregnant, hiking off “to the hill country” to meet her unexpectedly pregnant cousin Elizabeth in “a town of Judah” called Ein Karim. Now, nestled in...
by Giltus Mathias | May 30, 2024 | Daily Reflections
Readings 1 Peter 2: 2-5, 9-12 Psalm 100: 2-5 Mark 10:46-52 Reflection Today’s gospel story is one of three account involving Jericho. It is the setting for the story of the Good Samaritan and for the encounter between Jesus and Zacchaeus. Jericho was an important...
by Giltus Mathias | May 29, 2024 | Daily Reflections
Readings: 1 Peter 1: 18-25Mark 10: 32-45 Reflection: The poor old disciples and apostles today are really a little bit clueless and dim. They seem to be trailing behind Jesus who is walking ahead of them as they journey towards Jerusalem. Jesus knew exactly what lay...
by Giltus Mathias | May 28, 2024 | Daily Reflections
Readings: 1 Peter 1:10-16Mk 10:28-31 Reflection: The chorus of a song by Moving Pictures entitled ‘What about me’* reads as follows ‘ What about me, it isn’t fair, I’ve had enough and I want my share can’t you see I want to live but you just take more than you give’...
by Giltus Mathias | May 27, 2024 | Daily Reflections
Readings: 1 Peter 1:3-9Mark 10:17-27 Reflection: Today’s reading from the First Letter of St Peter assures us of the gift of salvation through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is a wonderful consolation for us in the midst of the trials of this world: most of...
