Fourth Sunday (C) Mass Readings: 132 – 135 Order of Mass: Pages 7 – 60 The first reading reminds us that as Jeremiah was called by God to proclaim his Word, we too, are being called to proclaim, as the Second Vatican Council states that we are all prophets. Sometimes we would feel alone,…
Third Sunday (C) Mass Readings: 129 – 132 Order of Mass: Pages 7 – 60 First Reading: after the return to Jerusalem of the people from exile Ezra the scribe reads from the Book of the Law from a wooden dais. This would become the way in which the scriptures were read in the synagogue,…
Second Sunday (C) Mass Readings: 127 – 129 Order of Mass: Pages 7 – 60 The first reading contains a message of hope for God’s people at one of the lowest moments in their history. Jerusalem lay in ruins. The city’s plight reflected that of the nation as a whole, Israel, once God’s bride,…
The Baptism of the Lord (C) Mass Readings: 118 – 122 Order of Mass: Pages 7 – 60 First Reading: the prophet delivers a message of consolation and hope: the Lord is “like a shepherd feeding his flock”. Psalm: this is the first psalm at the Easter Vigil, the night of Baptisms. It speaks…
The Epiphany of the Lord (C) Mass Readings: 115 – 118 Order of Mass: Pages 7 – 60 The Wise men stand for the wisdom of the time which was thought to be in the science of the stars and philosophy. Even this wisdom recognises that Jesus is the great King. They came from afar…
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph (C) Mass Readings: 105 – 109 Order of Mass: Pages 7 – 60 First Reading: in the story of the birth and dedication of Samuel (born to Hannah, an ancestor of Jesus) we can readily see parallels between Samuel and Jesus. The name ‘Samuel’ means ‘name…
The Fourth Sunday of Advent (C) Mass Readings: 90 – 92 Order of Mass: Pages 7 – 60 When Micah was writing Jerusalem was under siege and David’s dynasty was jeopardy. but he said that salvation would come from a comparatively insignificant place – Bethlehem. From there a new leader would come to gather together…
Third Sunday of Advent (C) Mass Readings: 87 – 89 Order of Mass: Pages 7 – 60 First Reading: God is hope of his people who are crushed by misfortune. Second Reading: St. James urges us to be patient with one another and patient regarding the Lord’s final coming. Gospel: We see Jesus at…
