by Giltus Mathias | Nov 20, 2024 | Daily Reflections
Readings: Apocalypse 4: 1 – 11Luke 19: 11 – 28 Reflection: God’s Word is like a giant X -ray machine that shows us a deeper understanding into the meaning of life and the destiny of eternal life as proclaimed in the Gospel. In the first...
by Giltus Mathias | Nov 19, 2024 | Daily Reflections
Readings: Apocalypse 3:1-6,14-22Luke 19:1-10 Reflection: “Look, I am standing at the door, knocking. If one of you hears me calling and opens the door, I will come in to share his meal, side by side with him.” Rev 3:20. This invitation comes from the letter written...
by Giltus Mathias | Nov 18, 2024 | Daily Reflections
Readings: Apocalypse 1:1-4,2:1-5Luke 18:35-43 Reflection: This happened to me quite a few years ago. Perhaps you have heard me tell it. I tell it often, because it’s true. True in fact, and true in life When I was a kid, like every kid who’s ever turned on a TV set, I...
by Giltus Mathias | Nov 17, 2024 | Daily Reflections
33rd Sunday in Ordinary time Readings: Daniel 12:1-3Hebrew 10:11-14, 18Mark 13:24-32 Reflection: The apocalyptic language and imagery found in today’s readings from Daniel and Mark first arose during a period of Israel’s foreign occupation as a sort of underground...
by Giltus Mathias | Nov 16, 2024 | Daily Reflections
St.Margaret of Scotland, St Gertrude Readings: 3 John 3-8Luke 18: 1-8 Reflection: The gospel today speaks of digging deeper and leaning into the power of resilient prayer. An ultimate reminder of the trust required that God will bring about God’s justice on the earth....
