Christ obedient unto death This week’s readings call us to turn to the Lord, modelling our actions and words on Christ Jesus. The First Reading, from the prophet Ezekiel, gives hope. Those who think better of their situation and renounce … Read More
Seek the Lord! The generous love of the Lord is very close to us. The readings for this Sunday remind us that when we seek the Lord, we can be confident of receiving a warm, forgiving welcome – no matter … Read More
The Lord is compassion and love, slow to anger and rich in mercy The readings for this Sunday remind us again of God’s boundless love and compassion. God’s unconditional love for us, and the sacrifice of Jesus’s death, mean there … Read More
‘You must love your neighbour as yourself’ The theme of listening runs through today’s readings. We are to listen to the word of God, to our hearts, to one another, and to our community. We are challenged truly to love … Read More
‘For you my soul is thirsting, O Lord my God’ Today’s readings remind us that the path of love leads us away from ourselves. This is always painful, but ultimately it is a path that leads us to the fullness … Read More
‘But you, who do you say I am?’ Today’s readings focus on the way God looks on the lowly, the ones who need help. The Gospel encourages us to reflect on our own faith in Jesus. As we seek to … Read More
‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all peoples’ God’s love, mercy and salvation are for everyone. Although the Israelites were known as God’s chosen people, the story of their beginning, their time in exile, slavery and … Read More
A voice that speaks of peace Our Sunday readings this week reiterate the need to listen to God’s voice in all the circumstances of our lives, especially in times of trial. Thereby we might become artisans of peace in our … Read More
‘Those who carry God in their hearts, bear Heaven with them wherever they go’ Wishing everyone a very happy feast day! With warmest good wishes and prayers from St Beuno’s Outreach St Ignatius as depicted by Jusepe de Ribera (c.1622, … Read More
‘It is wonderful for us to be here’ The liturgy of Transfiguration Sunday gives us a foretaste of future glory. In the Gospel, as in all the synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke), the account of the Transfiguration occurs as … Read More
