12th August 2019 Monday 19th Week of Ordinary Time - St. Jane Frances de Chantal

Reflection
Deuteronomy 10:12-22, Matthew 17:22-27

“On being handed over”
We want to be strong, in control and take charge of our lives. We do not want to be ‘handed over’ to people’s initiatives and have things done to us against our will and plans. In life, we are sometimes being ‘handed over’ to illnesses, circumstances, crises that are beyond our control. As disciples, we should follow Jesus’ footsteps and not be afraid because He will be with us in moments when we are experiencing our passion.

10th August 2019 Saturday 18th Week of Ordinary Time - St. Lawrence

Reflection
2 Corinthians 9:6-10, John 12:24-26

“A grain of wheat”
We celebrate the feast of a very little known saint, St. Lawrence. St. Lawrence was great, not because of his achievements, but because he lived and died for Christ. He placed Jesus first above everything else. Thus, this humble saint became a grain of wheat who died in order to yield a rich harvest. His only desire was to follow Jesus faithfully to the end, and to be with Him where He was. The path of the grain of wheat is the daily way we must walk.