16 Sunday B: Leadership: Disciples & People

16th Sunday B from Padir Neylu

 Michel DeVerteuil 
Textual Comments

Today’s passage, like those of the last two Sundays, is an account of the ministry of Jesus and contains several messages that are important for us today. We can feel free to identify with one of the three characters in the story:
–  Jesus,
–  the apostles,
–  the crowds.
Verse 30.  Jesus highlights the contrast between two aspects of teaching:
– “what we do”
– “what we teach”.
These are two distinct realities and in our teaching we should reflect on both. We need to share how we feel about things – within ourselves, with one another, and finally with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

15th Sunday B - A Shorter Reflection

15th July 2018, 15th Ordinary Sunday, Year B. 
Amos 7:12-15 / Ephesians 1:3-14 / Mark 6:7-13

Some people say that football is an amazing game. For those of us who love to watch football or play the game, we will certainly agree.

15 Sunday B: Liturgical Prayers

Greetings (see second reading)

God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ
has chosen us in Christ
to live in his presence
and with him to carry out his plan
of bringing everyone together under Christ.
May the Lord's peace and grace
be always with you. R/ And also with you.

15 Sunday B: Mission - Sent Out!

UK Professional Divers Reaching the Thai Football Team

Despite Thai Navy claiming part of the operation to reach the boys, here's the UK divers' team:

14 Sunday B - Liturgical Prayers

Greetings (see second reading)
It is when we are weak
that we are strong in the Lord.
May the strength of God's grace
be always with you. R/ And also with you.

Introduction by the Celebrant

Risks in Faith and Carelessness with Lives

On the one hand there are people who take such tremendous risks to express their faith, and on the other hand, there are guys who destroy others' lives by sheer carelessness.