by Giltus Mathias | Nov 24, 2024 | Daily Reflections
Solemnity of Christ the King Readings: Daniel 7: 13-14Revelation 1: 5-8John 18: 33b-37 Reflection: Today, we celebrate the last Sunday of the Liturgical Year by triumphantly proclaiming Christ as King. Historically, the Church added this solemnity to the liturgical...
by Giltus Mathias | Nov 23, 2024 | Daily Reflections
Readings: Apocalypse 11:4-12Luke 20:27-40 Reflection: Many commentaries and reflections on this passage emphasise the hypocrisy of the Sadducees’ question about who will be the woman’s husband after they all die. However, Jesus responds with profound...
by Giltus Mathias | Nov 22, 2024 | Daily Reflections
St Cecilia Readings: Apocalypse 10: 8-11 Luke 19: 45-48 Reflection: The risk of two short readings at this time of year is that if you blink you miss them. As we approach the end of the Liturgical Year there is an increased anticipation of what still needs to be done...
by Giltus Mathias | Nov 21, 2024 | Daily Reflections
Presentation of Mary Readings: Revelation 5:1-10Luke 19:41-44 Reflection: The readings offer profound insights into the nature of Jesus’ redemptive work, the role of God’s people in the world, and the call to peace amidst suffering and turmoil. Revelation,...
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...
