The gospel of this Sunday offers a paradox:  giving from one’s poverty is praised over giving from one’s abundance.  Let us apply this to ourselves.  What does it mean for each of us to give from our poverty?  And what is that ‘poverty’ within each of our lives?

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 47 Announcing the Hours for the Work of God
Mass: Rev 14:1-3, 4b-5; Resp Ps 24; Lk 21:1-4


The Lord's are the earth and its fullness.
John writes of the hundred and forty-four thousand, the ones who 'follow the Lamb wherever he goes' (Rev 14:4): On

Saint Patrick (5th century)

Readings of the day: RB 38 The Weekly ReaderMass: Jr 11:18-20; Resp Ps 7; Jn 7:40-53

Never before has anyone spoken like this man.
Loving God, you search our minds and hearts.Help us to listen to you and proclaim,‘This is the Christ.’
Blessed are they