by Giltus Mathias | Oct 31, 2024 | Daily Reflections
Readings: Ephesians 6:101-16Luke 13:31-35 Reflection The Armor Of God Is Strange! Once again Paul is in prison—a regular jailbird. He pays attention to the dress of his guards, probably Roman Soldiers, looking “brass impregnable” to his eye. Perhaps he hears in his...
by Giltus Mathias | Oct 30, 2024 | Daily Reflections
Readings Ephesians 6:1-9Luke 13:22-30 Reflection The theme of our gospel reading reminds us that we are coming to the end of the liturgical year. Jesus is described as teaching as he made his way through towns and villages. Given the phrase ‘as he made his way to...
by Giltus Mathias | Oct 29, 2024 | Daily Reflections
Readings: Ephesian 5: 21-33Luke 13: 18-21 Reflection: Today’s passage from Ephesians is often read at weddings as it about the ideal model of a relationship between a husband and a wife. This relationship is to be based on love and mutuality. And overarching this...
by Giltus Mathias | Oct 28, 2024 | Daily Reflections
Sts. Simon and Jude Readings: Ephesians 2:19-22Luke 6:12-19 Reflection: Simon and Jude were chosen by Jesus to teach others about God’s love and he made disciples of all the nations. The simplicity of their lives help us to understand that we are all called to be...
by Giltus Mathias | Oct 27, 2024 | Daily Reflections
30th Sunday in Ordinary time Readings: Jeremiah 31:7-9Hebrews 5:1-6Mark 10:46-52 Reflection: Today’s Sunday readings are ardent expressions of hope, consolation and healing. The first reading from Jeremiah 31 is a cry of hope, a ‘shout with joy’, that the Lord will...
