Tuesday: 17th July, 2018 1st reading: Isaiah 7:1-9, Psalm 48 Gospel: Matthew 11:20-24 Isaiah 7:2 The news had come to the royal court of Judah: "Syria is allied with Israel against us!" So the hearts of the king and his people trembled with fear, like trees shaking in a storm. When a breeze blows, most... Continue Reading →

Monday: 16th July, 2018 Reference text: Matthew 10:34-11:1 Matthew 11:1 And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities. As I read the concluding part of today's Gospel, a myriad of questions flooded my mind: Why is... Continue Reading →

Sunday, 15th July, 2018 Reference text : Mark 6:7-13 Mark 6:7 And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits; The answer to the question: 'If 1 person can drink 5 bottles of water in an hour, how many can... Continue Reading →

Saturday: 14th July, 2018 Reference text: Isaiah 6:1-8 Isaiah 6:2 Above it stood the Seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly. In meeting royalty, there are a number of 'don'ts', including not reaching ones hand out for... Continue Reading →

Friday: 13th July, 2018 Reference: Matthew 10:16-23 Matthew 10:23 But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come. In your opinion, which of these make a better boxer- the... Continue Reading →

Thursday: 12th July, 2018 Reference text: Matthew 10:7-15 Matthew 10:10 Take no scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat. While in secondary school, prior to returning to boarding school each term, I had a long list of items I needed to buy:... Continue Reading →

Wednesday: 11th July, 2018 Reference text: Matthew 10:1-7 Matthew 10:5 These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not: The call of the twelve is mentioned in today's Gospel text. However, preceding this list was the act... Continue Reading →

Tuesday: 10th July, 2018 Reference text: Matthew 9:32-38 Matthew 9:34 But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils. Have you ever met that person whose every response to the good things one does are: 'Even I could do that', 'no chance that was done by you, trust me, you... Continue Reading →

Monday: 9th July, 2018 Reference text: Matthew 9:18-29 Matthew 9:18 While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live. A statement which many use to encourage others is asking... Continue Reading →