21st November 2018 Wednesday 33rd Week in Ordinary Time - Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Reflection
Revelation 4:1-11, Luke 19:11-28
“Life is about giving”
In this limited time here on earth, each of us has special gifts which God has given to us. Let us ask ourselves: How are we using these gifts for the benefit of those around us?

The last servant, in today’s gospel passage, did not use what he was given. Instead, he clung onto what he had. The other two servants faithfully gave all that they had and they gained even more.

20th November 2018 Tuesday 33rd Week in Ordinary Time

Reflection
Revelation 3:1-6,14-22, Luke 19:1-10
“A changed life”
Many times, we want to change something in our life - an addiction, a temper, a fear, etc. Yet, we feel powerless to make that change.

17th November 2018 Saturday 32nd Week in Ordinary Time - St. Elizabeth of Hungary

Reflection
3 John 5-8, Luke 18:1-8
“Asking and waiting”
Prayer means asking but also waiting. It is not easy for many of us to wait. We are always in a mad rush to get what we want. We expect God to respond to all our requests soon and often on our terms.

Yet, waiting implies faith. Faith which opens our hearts to discover God’s presence in our daily lives. Faith which leads us to trust in God’s time, not ours. We need a quiet spirit to do nothing, but simply entrusting our needs to God with hope.