God has saved us by his own grace Today’s readings encourage us to think about our journey of faith in the company of the transfigured Lord, and the importance of trusting in the call and grace of God our Father. … Read More
A pure heart create for me, O God This week we begin our annual observance of Lent. We may want to consider: ‘How am I to celebrate this season in 2023?’ The word ‘Lent’ comes from the Old English word … Read More
The Lord is Compassion and Love We live in times when many of our conversations exaggerate difference and division. But the scripture for this Sunday proclaims a radical message of love that overcomes hatred, and a compassion that heals and … Read More
They are happy who follow God’s law! The readings today are all concerned with the law and commandments of Moses. They reflect on the happiness which can be ours if we keep to the spirit of the law and not … Read More
A Light in the Darkness Our readings this Sunday lead us to focus on what Jesus considers to be the qualities of his disciples. In following his teaching, we can become silent witnesses to his kingdom in our world. Isaiah, … Read More
How happy are the poor in spirit; theirs is the kingdom of heaven! Today’s readings tell us what we need to follow Christ and become more like him. Getting our priorities right in God’s eyes may not be easy, nor … Read More
Jesus, Light of the World Today’s readings on this Sunday of the Word of God proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ, the light of the world: a beacon who draws all peoples to himself. When the old tribes of … Read More
‘Yes, I have seen, and I am the witness that he is the Chosen One of God!’ With today’s Gospel from St John, Christmastide flows almost seamlessly into Ordinary Time. Christmas ends with the ‘revelation’ of the Son of God, and … Read More
‘This is my Son, the Beloved’ As Christmastide draws to a close, we celebrate the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which marks the start of Jesus’s adult ministry. The First Reading from Isaiah tells of the qualities of … Read More
All of us at St Beuno’s Outreach in the Diocese of Wrexham, UK, wish you a very happy and blessed Christmas! Maryna Solomennykova, Kyivan Madonna Digital painting inspired by a photo of a mother and child hiding frommissile strikes in … Read More
