by Giltus Mathias | Jul 26, 2024 | Daily Reflections
Feast of Saints Ann and Joachim Readings: Sirach 44:1, 10-15Matthew 13: 16-17 Reflection: “Who are your people?” It’s disconcerting to meet a stranger and be asked that question. We were in Ireland, near the village, my great-great-grandfather had come from and...
by Giltus Mathias | Jul 25, 2024 | Daily Reflections
Feast of St.James, Apostle Readings: 2 Corinthians 4:7-15Matthew 20:20-28 Reflection: James and John were already part of Jesus’ inner circle. Their mother wants more and asks if they can have a seat on Jesus’ right and left when he comes into the Kingdom. Jesus has...
by Giltus Mathias | Jul 24, 2024 | Daily Reflections
Readings: Jeremiah 1:1,4-10Matthew 13:1-9 Reflection: The Parable of the Sower speaks about listening to the Word. It reminds us that the Word of God is a seed which God scatters everywhere. Each one of us is ground on which the seed of the Word falls. The Word is...
by Giltus Mathias | Jul 23, 2024 | Daily Reflections
Readings: Micah 7:14-15. 18-20Matthew 12:46-50 Reflection: Being assigned to a large parish like St. Brigid is both a gift and a challenge. It’s a gift because you encounter people of different nationalities and backgrounds united in faith and the richness of...
by Giltus Mathias | Jul 22, 2024 | Daily Reflections
St.Mary Magdalene Readings: Song of Songs 3:1-4John 20:1-2, 11-18 Reflection: The Feast of Mary Magdalene celebrates the life of a woman of great love. The first reading from Song of Songs prepares us for the Gospel; it proclaims the longing of one seeking the love of...
