by Giltus Mathias | Feb 28, 2025 | Daily Reflections
Solemn Commemoration of the Passion Readings: Isaiah 53: 1-12Philippines 2: 6-11John 19: 17-30 Reflection: The Solemn Commemoration of the Passion is a significant feast for the Passionist Congregation, instituted by St. Paul of the Cross. Celebrated annually on the...
by Giltus Mathias | Feb 27, 2025 | Daily Reflections
Feast of St Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows (Francesco Possenti) CP Readings: Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 51:13-20Mark 10: 17-21 Reflection: Today’s readings, from the Book of Sirach and the Gospel of Mark, are both concerned with a young man’s search for wisdom and...
by Giltus Mathias | Feb 26, 2025 | Daily Reflections
Readings: Sirach 4: 11-19Mark 9: 38-40 Reflection: In today’s gospel, Jesus is challenging John and the other disciples. The disciples seem to think they are an elite group with a monopoly on Jesus. There is no focus on the person being helped but on the fact that the...
by Giltus Mathias | Feb 25, 2025 | Daily Reflections
Readings: Ecclesiasticus 2:1-11Mark 9:30-37 Reflection: Our reading today is from the Book of Ecclesiasticus (also called the Writings of Joshua, son of Sirach). Â It is the oldest book of wisdom in the ancient world. Â It is their ancient version of our self-help...
by Giltus Mathias | Feb 24, 2025 | Daily Reflections
Readings: Sirach 1: 1-10Mark 9: 14-29 Reflection: Today’s gospel is about faith and unbelief and how we can pray for help and strength. The disciples brought disappointment to a pleading father because they failed to heal his possessed son. Jesus’ response, ‘You...
