TAKE CARE NOT TO BE MISLED Introduction In a time of unrest in the Church, with our search for living […]

>>>> St Cecilia – Pray for Us! GENEROSITY OF THE POOR Introduction To strengthen the faith of the persecuted Jews […]

JESUS CHRIST IS A KING UNLIKE ANY OTHER Greeting (cf. Second Reading) All blessings to you from Jesus Christ, our […]

THE GOD OF THE LIVING Introduction We are told in the first reading about the end of King Antiochus IV. […]

MY FATHER’S HOUSE IS FOR PRAYER Introduction After his first military victories over the Syrians, Judas Maccabeus wanted to restore […]

WEEP WITH ME, MY PEOPLE Introduction The priest and leader Mattathias turns down the honours and power promised him if […]

INVESTING THE GIFTS OF FAITH Introduction We hear the inspiring story of the mother and her seven sons who with […]

SALVATION HAS COME TO THIS HOUSE Introduction The first book of the Maccabees is historical and gives us the story […]

JESUS, LIGHT OF OUR EYES Introduction This week the first reading will be taken from the two canonical books of […]

ABOUT THAT FINAL DAY—NO ONE KNOWS Greeting (cf. the Entrance Antiphon) The Lord reassures us today: My plans for you […]