Words of Spirit and Life

"Today Jesus asks us to let him become our King. A King that with His word, His example and his immolated life on the cross.." – Pope Francis

6th September 2015 – 23 Sunday in Ordinary Time

Theme: JESUS MAKES THE DEAF HEAR AND THE DUMB SPEAK Isaiah 35:4-7; Psalm 145 (146): 7-10. R. v. 1; James 2:1-5 Mark 7:31-37 Today is the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year B. The gospel today tells us that Jesus makes the deaf hear and the dumb speak! Many years ago when I was…
30th August 2015 – 22ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Theme: THE COMMANDMENT OF GOD GIVES LIFE AND LOVE Deuteronomy 4:1-2. 6-8; Psalm 14 (15): 2-5. R/ v. 1; James 1:17-18. 21-22. 27 Mark 7:1-8. 14-15. 21-23 Today is the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year B. The readings today tell us that the commandment of the Lord gives us life and love! The…
23rd August 2015 – 21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Theme: WE BELIEVE JESUS IS THE REVELATION OF GOD AND WE BELIEVE IN THE REAL PRESENCE OF JESUS IN THE EUCHARIST Joshua 24:1-2. 15-18; Psalm 33 (34):2-3. 16-23. R/ v. 9; Ephesians 5:21-32 John 6:60-69 Today is the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year B. The gospel today is a continuation of the gospel of…
16th August 2015 – 20TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Theme: WE EAT THE BODY OF THE RISEN LORD Proverbs 9:1-6; Psalm 33 (34): 2-3. 10-15. R/ v. 9; Ephesians 5:15-20 John 6:51-58 Today is the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year B. The readings today tell us about the bread of life. In fact, for the past four Sundays, inclusive of today, the…
9th August 2015 – 19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Theme: JESUS THE BREAD OF LIFE Today is the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year B. The readings today tell us that Jesus is the bread of life! For the past three Sundays, inclusive of today, and for the next two Sundays, the gospel is on the bread of life. The gospel is taken…
2nd August 2015 – 18TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Theme: “WORK FOR FOOD THAT ENDURES TO ETERNAL LIFE.” Exodus 16:2-4. 12-15; Psalm 77 (78): 3-4. 23-25. 54. R/ v. 24; Ephesians 4:17. 20-24 John 6:24-35 Today is the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year B. The readings today tell us not to “work for food that cannot last”, but to “work for food…
26th July 2015 – 17TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Theme: THE LORD FEEDS US WITH MATERIAL AND SPIRITUAL FOOD 2 Kings 4:42-44; Psalm 144 (145): 10-11. 15-18. R/ v. 16; Ephesians 4:1-6 John 6:1-15 Today is the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year B. The readings today tell us that the Lord feeds us with material and spiritual food! The gospel…
19th July 2015 – 16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Theme: JESUS CHRIST THE GOOD SHEPHERD Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 22. R/ v. 1; Ephesians 2:13-18 Mark 6:30-34 Today is the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year B. The readings today tell us about Jesus Christ the Good Shepherd! The gospel today tells us that Jesus and the “apostles” went to a lonely place in…
5th July 2015 – 14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Theme: JESUS THE PROPHET OF GOD Ezekiel 2:2-5; Psalm 122 (123). R/ v. 2; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Luke 4:18 (Gospel Acclamation) Mark 6:1-6 Today we celebrate the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year B. The readings today tell us that Jesus is the prophet of God. A prophet is one who speaks on…
28th June 2015 – 13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Theme: THE LORD SAVES US FROM SIN AND DEATH Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24; Psalm 29 (30): 2. 4-6. 11-13. R/ v. 2; 2 Corinthians 8:7. 9. 13-15. Mark 5: 21-24. 35-43. (Shorter Form) Today we celebrate the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year B. The readings today tell us that the Lord saves us from…