SUNDAY MASSENTRANCE ANTIPHON:Save us, O Lord our God! And gather us from the nations, to give thanks to your holy name, and make it our glory to praise you.FIRST READING: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19.RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm 71.RESPONSE:My mouth will tell of your salvation, Lord.1. In you, O Lord, I take refuge; let me never be put to shame. In your justice, rescue me, free me; incline your ear to me and save me. ℟2. Be my rock, my constant refuge, a mighty stronghold to save me, for you are my rock, my stronghold. My God, free me from the hand of the
wicked. ℟3. It is you, O Lord, who are my hope, my trust, O Lord, from my youth. On you I have leaned from my birth; from my mother’s womb, you have been
my help. ℟4. My mouth will tell of your justice, and all the day long of your salvation. O God, you have taught me from my youth, and I proclaim your wonders still. ℟SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13.GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:Alleluia, alleluia. The Lord has sent me to preach good news to the poor, to proclaim release to the captives. Alleluia.GOSPEL: Luke 4:21-30.COMMUNION ANTIPHON:Let your face shine on your servant. Save me in your merciful love. O Lord, let me not be put to shame, for I call on you.
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Mon 4 Feb Liturgy of the DayHebrews 11: 32-40; Psalm 31; Mark 5:1-20How many times do we succumb to selfishness, speak ill of others, or lose our patience? These ‘demons' might not seem serious, yet when not faced they can bind us and cause others to keep their distance.
Sun 10 Feb 5TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEIsaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 138; Luke 5:1-11When we start to give, to share, to love one another, to discover ‘the other' outside our own private universe, to give concretely and simply, then something changes in us. We move closer to Jesus who dwells within us.
Sat 9 Feb Liturgy of the DayHebrews 13:15-17.20-21; Psalm 23; Mark 6:30-34The gospels show us how many ordinary people are attracted to Jesus. Like the crowds who followed him, we are attracted to the way Jesus' presence has the power to transform ordinary people and the world.
Fri 8 Feb (St Josephine Bakhita, V)Hebrews 13:1-8; Psalm 27; Mark 6:14-29“If I were to meet the slave-traders who kidnapped me and even those who tortured me, I would kneel and kiss their hands, for if that did not happen, I would not be a Christian and Religious today" – St Josephine Bakhita
Thu 7 Feb Liturgy of the DayHebrews 12:18-19.21-24; Psalm 48; Mark 6:7-13Discipline is long-term thinking, yet it is deeply grounded in the present. Discipline without hope is cruelty. There must be a known incentive of future gain or discipline is punitive and senseless.
Wed 6 Feb Ss Paul Miki & Companions, MsHebrews 12:4-7.11-15; Psalm 103; Mark 6:1-6“Ask Christ to help you become happy… After Christ's example, I forgive my persecutors. I do not hate them. I ask God to have pity on all, and I hope my blood will fall on my fellow men as fruitful rain." – St Paul Miki (d. 1597)
Tue 5 Feb St Agatha, VMHebrews 12:1-4; Psalm 22; Mark 5:21-43“Jesus Christ, Lord of all things! You see my heart, you know my desires. Possess all that I am – you alone. I am your sheep; make me worthy to overcome the devil." – St Agatha (d. 251)
The third chapter of Pope Francis’ Exhortation on Holiness (“Rejoice and be Glad”) is by far the most important. It is entitled “In the Light
of the Master” and we will linger over this chapter for the next few weeks.
Basically, chapter three deals with the Beat i tudes. For Pope Francis the Beat i tudes (Matthew 5:3-12 and Luke 6:20-2 3) “ a r e l i k e a C h r i s t i a n ’ s iden t i t y ca rd ”. They prov ide a profile of the life of Jesus himself and a portrait of what our lives, as disciples, should look like. They translate words like “holiness” and “perfection” into everyday realities. They are clear and simple but very challenging; indeed they turn many of our contemporary values upside down!
The f irst beatitude, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven”, praises that inner freedom which disciples of Jesus should have. Because we know our need of God, we put all our trust and hope in God, even while being bombarded with advice to trust this or that commodity. Francis concludes “Being poor of heart, that is holiness”.
The second Beatitude, “Blessed are the Gentle”, also runs counter to the prevailing mood of aggression, self-promotion and conflict. Gospel gentleness is part of Christian humility and tolerance. St Thérèse of Lisieux summed it up when she said “perfect charity consists in putting up with others’ mistakes and not being scandalized by their faults”. The Pope’s way of putting it is “Reacting with gentleness and
humility: that is holiness”.Much of contemporary society tries to ignore
death, suf fering and illness of any kind. The third Beatitude turns this trend upside down,
e v e n t o t h e extent of calling ‘Blessed’ those who mourn. To “mourn in the Lord” is to face up to di f f icul t situations – our own or those of others – and to bring Christian faith and hope t o b e a r o n w h a t e v e r i s causing distress. The risen Jesus
invited Thomas to touch the wounds on his risen body; being a disciple means touching the wounds of those around us. “Knowing how to mourn with others: that is holiness”.
“Justice” is one of those words that can be so general and vague that it drif ts away from us too easily. When Jesus talks about the happiness of those who hunger and thirst for what is right he seems to have in mind justice for those who are most vulnerable: not the politics of self-interest or self-advancement. Pope Francis states “True justice comes about in people’s lives when they themselves are just in their decisions... justice for the poor and the weak… faithfulness to God’s will in every aspect of our lives”. He translates this beatitude: “Hungering and thirsting for righteousness: that is holiness”.
The challenge is for each one of us to translate these principles into the circumstances of our own life, each in our own way. In that way lies happiness – and holiness.
In this series of daily reflections, Fr Ron Rolheiser leads us from the dust and ashes of the desert to the joy and new life of the Resurrection.
WEEKLY DIARY MASS INTENTIONS 4 Feb Mon Ministers of the Eucharist 7pm Edna Cottle Catholic Men’s Ministry 7.30pm Room 2 6.15am Private Intention 8.30am Pam Cable - Healing
5 Feb Tues Care & Craft after 8.30am Mass Edna Cottle room SVP 6.30pm Room 2 RCIA 7.30pm Edna Cottle room Readers 7.30pm boardroom Charismatic Praise & Worship 7.30pm Room 1
6.15am Redemptorists Priests & Brothers 8.30am Sister Julia OP - Rip
6 Feb Wed Prayer & Life 10am Edna Cottle room Alpha 7pm Parish centre 6.15am Deceased C.Ss.R - Rip 8.30am Holy Souls - Rip 7 Feb Thurs Novena 7.30pm in the Church 6.15am Benefactors of Redemptorists 8.30am Prolife- Against Abortion 8 Feb Fri 6.15am Private Intention 8.30am Evangelization in our Parish 9 Feb Sat. Legion of Mary 9.15am Room 2 8.30am Private Intention 6.00pm Parishioners
10 Feb Sun 5th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR Year C PAGE 881 In New Sunday Missal Theme: A Genuine Celebration of the Word 7.00am Alan Morris - Rip 9.00am Marina Back - Thanksgiving for Receovery 11.00am Ministers & staff of Holy Redeemer 6.00pm Mortuary List
