by Giltus Mathias | Apr 30, 2026 | Daily Reflections
Readings Acts13: 13-25 John 13: 16-20 Reflection I have been told that even today in some Arab cultures, it is forbidden to kill someone with whom you have ‘shared bread’ in the past three days. Presumably, three days provide enough time for escape! It must be a great...
by Giltus Mathias | Apr 29, 2026 | Daily Reflections
Readings: 1 John 1: 5 – 2: 2Matthew 11: 25-30 Reflection: “Come to me.” Jesus’ invitation is open, it is free, it is warm and it is for everyone. The door is wide open, all we have to do is to step in. That first step can be the hardest. Excuses, procrastination and...
by Giltus Mathias | Apr 28, 2026 | Daily Reflections
Readings: Acts 11:19-26John 10:22-30 Reflection: It was a cold winters day when Jesus sought shelter in the portico of Solomon on the east side of the temple. There were other people in the portico also seeking shelter. It was the feast of the (re) dedication of the...
by Giltus Mathias | Apr 27, 2026 | Daily Reflections
Readings: Acts 11:1-18 John 10:11-18 Reflection: In today’s first reading (Acts 11:1-18) Peter is criticised by Jewish fellow-disciples for eating with uncircumcised Gentiles. Peter had been lodging with the household of Cornelius, a Roman centurion. He responds to...
by Giltus Mathias | Apr 26, 2026 | Daily Reflections
4th Sunday of Easter (Good Shepherd) Readings: Acts 2:14,36-411 Peter 2:20-25John 10:1-10 Reflection: There is a clear connection between the Gospel readings for the Fourth Sunday of Lent (Year A) and the Fourth Sunday of Easter. In John 9, we hear the story of Jesus...
