30th August 2019 Friday 21st Week of Ordinary Time
Reflection
1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, Matthew 25:1-13
“A Faith that is Alive!”
Prayer is the first essential oil that fuels the fire of our faith to keep it glowing. Do we set time and space daily to be with God? Do we allow His Word to be the lamp that lights our path?
28th August 2019 Wednesday 21st Week of Ordinary Time - St. Augustine
Reflection
1 Thessalonians 2:9-13, Matthew 23:27-32
“Giving glory to God”
The scribes and the Pharisees put so much emphasis on external show and appearances that their hearts and minds were full of self-love and contempt for the people around them. They looked for human glory instead of seeking for God’s glory.
26th August 2019 Monday 21st Week of Ordinary Time
Reflection
1 Thessalonians 1:1-5,8-10, Matthew 23:13-22
“God wants love, not sacrifices”
The scribes and Pharisees were very concerned about appearing good externally but they were full of corruption and greed.