A deep impression Scripture Jesus and his disciples went as far as Capernaum, and as soon as the sabbath came he went to the synagogue and began to teach. And his teaching made a deep impression on them because, unlike the scribes, he taught them with authority. (Mark 1:21-22) Reflect We hear so much theseContinue reading “Tuesday 12 January 2021”
Monthly Archives: January 2021
Monday 11 January
Dawdler or disciple?! Scripture “As he was walking along by the Sea of Galilee he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net in the lake – for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, ‘Follow me and I will make you into fishers of men.’ And at once they left their nets andContinue reading “Monday 11 January”
Sunday 10 January
The Baptism of the Lord Scripture It was at this time that Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptised in the Jordan by John. No sooner had he come up out of the water than he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit, like a dove, descending on him. And a voiceContinue reading “Sunday 10 January”
Saturday 9 January
Do not be afraid! Scripture After the five thousand had eaten and were filled, Jesus made his disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to Bethsaida, while he himself sent the crowd away. After saying goodbye to them he went off into the hills to pray. When evening came, the boat was farContinue reading “Saturday 9 January”
Friday 8 January
A holy exchange Scripture As Jesus stepped ashore he saw a large crowd; and he took pity on them because they were like sheep without a shepherd, and he set himself to teach them at some length. By now it was getting very late, and his disciples came up to him and said, ‘This isContinue reading “Friday 8 January”
Thursday 7 January, 2021
The Power of Love He went round the whole of Galilee teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the Good News of the kingdom and curing all kinds of diseases and sickness among the people. His fame spread throughout Syria, and those who were suffering from diseases and painful complaints of one kind or another, the possessed,Continue reading “Thursday 7 January, 2021”
Wednesday 6 January 2021 (Epiphany)
The Centre of Attention And there in front of them was the star they had seen rising; it went forward, and halted over the place where the child was. The sight of the star filled them with delight, and going into the house they saw the child with his mother Mary, and falling to theirContinue reading “Wednesday 6 January 2021 (Epiphany)”
