by Giltus Mathias | Oct 31, 2025 | Daily Reflections
Readings: Romans 9:1-5Luke 14:1-6 Reflection The 19th-century Danish philosopher Kierkegaard said that “human beings long for a purely legal relationship with God; they would then know how to keep God behind a line, at arm’s length, in a place apart: in other...
by Giltus Mathias | Oct 30, 2025 | Daily Reflections
Readings Romans 8:26-30 Luke 13:22-30 Reflection There are times when we feel overwhelmed, cornered, and unsure of what to do next. Our prayer can flounder, unsure of what to ask, uncertain of how to ask. How freeing it is to hand over in total trust, and let the...
by Giltus Mathias | Oct 29, 2025 | Daily Reflections, Sunday Homilies
Readings: Romans 8: 26-30Luke 13: 22-30 Reflection: There is a saying: ‘When one door closes, another opens.’ But in today’s Gospel, this is definitely not the case – once the door is closed and locked by the Master, there is no way in or out. Jesus’ parable about...
by Giltus Mathias | Oct 28, 2025 | Daily Reflections
Saints Simon and Jude Readings: Ephesians 2:19-22Luke 6:12-19 Reflection: ‘Never Forget Your Name’ is the title of a book written by Alwin Meyer. It contains stories told to Alwin Mater by parents and children under the age of 16 who were transported to...
by Giltus Mathias | Oct 27, 2025 | Daily Reflections
Readings: Romans 8:12-17Luke 13:10-17 Reflection: Today’s readings joyfully affirm confidence in God’s salvation. Psalm 68 proclaims ‘Our God is the God of salvation, the father of orphans and defender of widows.’ In the first reading (Romans 8 12-17), St Paul...
