15th August 2019 Thursday 19th Week of Ordinary Time - Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Reflection
Revelations 11:19,12:1-6,10, 1 Corinthians 15:20-27, Luke 1:39-56

“Rushing to do God’s stuff”
When Mary heard the good news about her cousin, Elizabeth, she did not wait or procrastinate. She took action by leaving the comfort of her home in order to travel a great distance to visit her cousin, Elizabeth.

13th August 2019 Tuesday 19th Week of Ordinary Time - Ss. Pontian and Hippolytus

Reflection
Deuteronomy 31:1-8, Matthew 18:1-5,10,12-14

"To live in the present"
Jesus invites us to become like little children and live in the present moment. It is in the present moment where God reveals Himself. In the present moment, we come to be aware that God is with us and that He cares for us. We need to plan and work for a better future, but without missing the present moment. We take delight in life itself with all its goodness and wonderment. Living in the present, we learn how to love the people around us rather than focus on past resentments or the many expectations we have of them. Becoming like little children leads us to let God be God, let others be others and let ourselves be ourselves.