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Reflection on St. Luke 11:37-41

(Read St. Luke 11:37-41) In this reading we find ourselves at a Pharisee’s table, where Christ accepts an invitation to dine. Jesus is not there to flatter His host, but instead to reveal the truth that purifies the soul. The … Continue reading

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Reflection on St. Luke 11:29–32

(Read St. Luke 11:29–32) In this reading, our Lord addresses a people who demand signs, yet fail to recognise the very presence of the One to whom all signs point. The crowds press around Him, not to hear His word … Continue reading

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Reflection on Joel 4:12-21

(Read Joel 4:12-21) The prophet Joel presents a vision both terrible and glorious—a revelation of divine judgment and renewal that compels every generation to reflection. The nations are summoned to the Valley of Decision, where the Lord Himself sits as … Continue reading

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Reflection on St. Luke 11:15-26

(Read St. Luke 11:15-26) The ministry of Jesus Christ often provoked both wonder and hostility. In this passage, His casting out of demons leads some to an accusation that He does so by the power of Beelzebul, the prince of … Continue reading

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Reflection on St. Luke 11:5–13

(Read St. Luke 11:5–13) Following His teaching on prayer, our Lord deepens the lesson with a parable that reveals both the persistence required in prayer and the generosity of God who answers it. A man goes to his friend at … Continue reading

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Reflection on St. Luke 11:1-4

(Read St. Luke 11:1-4) In this passage we see the disciples not asking for power, wisdom, or signs, but for instruction in prayer. Having witnessed the Lord at prayer, they long to share in that same communion. Their request, “Lord, … Continue reading

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Reflection on Jonah 3:1–10

(Read Jonah 3:1–10) The account of Jonah and the repentance of Nineveh is among the most vivid portrayals of divine mercy in the Bible. It is a testimony not only to God’s sovereignty but to His boundless compassion, showing that … Continue reading

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Reflection on St. Luke 10:25-37

“And behold, a certain lawyer stood up, making trial of him, and saying, Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? And he said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou? And he answered and … Continue reading

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Reflection on St. Luke 10:17–24

(Read St. Luke 10:17–24) The disciples return rejoicing, filled with holy awe at the authority granted to them through the Name of Christ. Even the demons, they declare, are subject to His power. However, the Lord gently redirects their joy. … Continue reading

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Reading and Comments for 19 Sept. 2025

Reading: Wisdom of Sirach 19–20; Psalm 70:1–13; Proverbs 14:21–25; 2 Corinthians 11:1–15 Wisdom of Sirach 19–20 In today’s passage we are warned against superficiality and foolishness in speech. They teach that the tongue can lift up or destroy, and that … Continue reading

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