Monthly Archives: January 2011
Sunday Gospel – Week 2 Year A
20110119 John 1:29 – 34 We can see in John a model of humility and purpose. He gives his life to bear witness to One of Whom he says twice “I did not know Him” – so undemanding of God, … Continue reading
Third Sorrowful Mystery: Jesus’ Crowning with Thorns
20110104 “Continually striking Jesus on the head with a reed and spitting at Him, they genuflected before Him and pretended to pay Him homage.” The soldiers struck His head – an attempt to reverse the role set by God: “He … Continue reading
Fifth Joyful Mystery: the Finding of Jesus in the Temple
20110103 “Thinking He was in the party, They continued for a day, looking for Him among Their relatives and acquaintances.” For no apparent reason, Jesus left His parents’ company, leaving them to search for him frantically. This is a lesson … Continue reading
Fourth Joyful Mystery: the Presentation
20110103 “It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would die until he had seen the Anointed of the Lord.” Simeon waited patiently for the fulfilment of God’s promise, just to see Jesus. And we can … Continue reading
Gospel John 1:29 – 34
20110103 “I have seen and I am the witness that He is the Chosen One of God.” John truly was self-effacing – “A man is coming after me Who ranks before me because He existed before me … it was … Continue reading
ROSARY and LECTIO DIVINA, Michael127 