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Tuesday 2 June 2026 - The things that are God's Jun 02, 2026

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Tuesday 2 June 2026

Today is Tuesday the 2nd of June, in the 9th week of Ordinary Time. The monks of Pluscarden Abbey sing 'Venite filii, audite me'. Come, my sons and daughters, listen to me…. Come to the Lord and be enlightened; and your faces will not be put to shame.’ As you enter into prayer now, can you sense that invitation from God? Can you hear those words spoken to you? And accept the welcome, and th2at reassurance that God wants to give you? Today’s reading is from the Gospel of Mark. Mark 12:13-17 Then they sent to [Jesus] some Pharisees and some Herodians to trap him in what he said. And they came and said to him, ‘Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and show deference to no one; for you do not regard people with partiality, but teach the way of God in accordance with truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to the emperor, or not? Should we pay them, or should we not?’ But knowing their hypocrisy, he said to them, ‘Why are you putting me to the test? Bring me a denarius and let me see it.’ And they brought one. Then he said to them, ‘Whose head is this, and whose title?’ They answered, ‘The emperor’s.’ Jesus said to them, ‘Give to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God the things that are God’s.’ And they were utterly amazed at him. Begin this time of prayer by getting in touch with the atmosphere of the passage. This seemingly polite questioning by the Pharisees and their allies is actually anything but polite. It’s designed only to trap Jesus, to get him to incriminate himself. What would it feel like to be on the receiving end of this interrogation? Jesus immediately sees through their hypocrisy. What do you imagine is going on in his heart and mind as he confronts his persecutors here? Once Jesus has answered them, we are told that his questioners are “utterly amazed”. How do you think that they might have reacted, both then and there and later on? As you hear the passage again, consider what Jesus’s answer means to you, in your own context. Mark 12:13-17 Then they sent to [Jesus] some Pharisees and some Herodians to trap him in what he said. And they came and said to him, ‘Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and show deference to no one; for you do not regard people with partiality, but teach the way of God in accordance with truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to the emperor, or not? Should we pay them, or should we not?’ But knowing their hypocrisy, he said to them, ‘Why are you putting me to the test? Bring me a denarius and let me see it.’ And they brought one. Then he said to them, ‘Whose head is this, and whose title?’ They answered, ‘The emperor’s.’ Jesus said to them, ‘Give to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God the things that are God’s.’ And they were utterly amazed at him. “Give to God the things that are God’s”. You might like, in these last moments of prayer, to speak with Jesus about what, for you, those “things that are God’s” are. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be World without end Amen

Monday 1 June 2026 - Glory and goodness Jun 01, 2026

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Monday 1 June 2026

Today is Monday the 1st of June, the feast of Saint Justin, in the 9th week of Ordinary Time. The community of Taizé sing Da Pacem Cordium: “Give peace to our hearts”. As I listen, I might join in this prayer, asking the Lord for peace in my heart, asking God to help me still myself for a moment so that I can listen to his gentle voice, speaking to my heart. Today’s reading is from the Second Letter of Peter. 2 Peter 1:2-7 May grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. His divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Thus he has given us, through these things, his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may escape from the corruption that is in the world because of lust, and may become participants in the divine nature. For this very reason, you must make every effort to support your faith with goodness, and goodness with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with endurance, and endurance with godliness, and godliness with mutual affection, and mutual affection with love. The reading starts with a prayer that you receive an abundance of grace and peace. What do this “grace and peace” look like, in the context of your own life just now? Next, we are assured that God has promised to give us everything we need for life and godliness. How do you respond to this promise? Four times the reading speaks of the importance of knowledge of God. What kind of knowledge of God plays an important role in your own daily living? The reading ends by presenting a whole interlocking pattern of the qualities that make up the good life of a disciple of Christ. As the passage is read again, notice which of these qualities you recognise in yourself already, and which you may want to ask God for. 2 Peter 1:2-7 May grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. His divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Thus he has given us, through these things, his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may escape from the corruption that is in the world because of lust, and may become participants in the divine nature. For this very reason, you must make every effort to support your faith with goodness, and goodness with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with endurance, and endurance with godliness, and godliness with mutual affection, and mutual affection with love. Finally, speak to the God who wants you to enjoy grace and peace about whatever has caught your attention in this time of prayer. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be World without end Amen

Sunday 31 May 2026 - For God so loved the world May 31, 2026

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Sunday 31 May 2026

Today is Sunday the 31st of May, the feast of the Most Holy Trinity, beginning the 9th week of Ordinary Time. Paul Zach, Liz Vice and Tenielle Neda sing, ‘Trinity Song’. Today’s reading is from the Gospel of John. John 3:16-18 For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Those who believe in him are not condemned; but those who do not believe are condemned already, because they have not believed in the name of the only Son of God. “God so loved the world that he gave his only Son”. Something you might have heard countless times in your life. Allow this verse to come alive for you in all its fullness. “God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world”. This sentence is often eclipsed by the preceding one, but it carries an enormous amount of hope. How does it speak to you today? Now listen as this passage is read for you again. This time, what really strikes you about it? John 3:16-18 For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Those who believe in him are not condemned; but those who do not believe are condemned already, because they have not believed in the name of the only Son of God. “Those who believe in him are not condemned”. It’s safe to say that if you’re listening to this prayer today, you believe in Him. Speak to Jesus about your belief... what would you like to say about it and how does He respond? Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be World without end Amen

Saturday 30 May 2026 - God's invitation May 30, 2026

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Saturday 30 May 2026

Welcome to the Saturday Examen. At this point in the week, people often find it very helpful to reflect on how the prayer went this week. Perhaps you could think of three moments during the week when you felt God was very close to you. Or can you remember two moments in the week when you turned away from God, or where God seemed to be absent? What was going on here, do you think? In the coming week, is there one area of your life where you think God might be inviting you to develop? What would that be? How will you respond to that invitation, in the next day or so? Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be World without end Amen

Friday 29 May 2026 - Maintain constant love May 29, 2026

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Friday 29 May 2026

Today is Friday the 29th of May, in the 8th week of Ordinary Time. The Community of Taizé sings 'Ubi caritas est vera, Deus ibi est': Wherever love is true, God is there. This chant expresses the presence of God in every act of goodness, of kindness, of love. What acts of goodness and kindness and love have you seen so far this week? Did you recognise God’s presence there? Today’s reading is from the First Letter of Peter. 1 Peter 4:7-13 The end of all things is near; therefore be serious and discipline yourselves for the sake of your prayers. Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaining. Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. Whoever speaks must do so as one speaking the very words of God; whoever serves must do so with the strength that God supplies, so that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice in so far as you are sharing Christ’s sufferings, so that you may also be glad and shout for joy when his glory is revealed. “Be hospitable to one another without complaining”. You might like to bring to mind a moment you were hospitable recently. Ponder what was going on in your heart as you offered this hospitality. “Serve one another with whatever gift you have received”. What might this mean in your life today? Now listen as the passage is read for you once more. Notice with simple curiosity if there's anything you find challenging... 1 Peter 4:7-13 The end of all things is near; therefore be serious and discipline yourselves for the sake of your prayers. Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaining. Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. Whoever speaks must do so as one speaking the very words of God; whoever serves must do so with the strength that God supplies, so that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice in so far as you are sharing Christ’s sufferings, so that you may also be glad and shout for joy when his glory is revealed. Speak with God, as one friend speaks to another, about anything you have found challenging in this passage, or anything you would like to give thanks for. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be World without end Amen

Thursday 28 May 2026 - Have mercy on me May 28, 2026

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Thursday 28 May 2026

Today is Thursday the 28th of May, the feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Eternal High Priest, in the 8th week of Ordinary Time. Paul Zach sings, ‘Have Mercy On Me’, echoing the scripture we will pray with today. Allow the music to open your heart to the Lord today... Jesus, son of David Have mercy Have mercy on me Have mercy Have mercy Have mercy, mercy on me When I hear you passing by When the crowd ignores my cry With all my heart and soul and mind Louder still, O Lord, I cry Jesus, son of David Have mercy Have mercy on me Today’s reading is from the Gospel of Mark. Mark 10:46-52 As [Jesus] and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, ‘Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!’ Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, ‘Son of David, have mercy on me!’ Jesus stood still and said, ‘Call him here.’ And they called the blind man, saying to him, ‘Take heart; get up, he is calling you.’ So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. Then Jesus said to him, ‘What do you want me to do for you?’ The blind man said to him, ‘My teacher, let me see again.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Go; your faith has made you well.’ Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way. This is a very striking story. Place yourself in the scene... Hear Bartimaeus' cries: ‘Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!’ What does he sound like? “Throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus.” Remembering that Bartimaeus is still blind at this point, can you imagine how the crowds were reacting? Were they helping him? Or perhaps they annoyed after his crying out? As we hear the passage again, notice as Jesus asks Bartimaeus, ‘What do you want me to do for you?’ Was it not obvious what Bartimaeus wanted? Or is there something deeper going on here? Mark 10:46-52 As [Jesus] and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, ‘Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!’ Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, ‘Son of David, have mercy on me!’ Jesus stood still and said, ‘Call him here.’ And they called the blind man, saying to him, ‘Take heart; get up, he is calling you.’ So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. Then Jesus said to him, ‘What do you want me to do for you?’ The blind man said to him, ‘My teacher, let me see again.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Go; your faith has made you well.’ Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way. “He regained his sight, and followed him on the way”. Stay with Bartimaeus in the scene. No more begging... no more sitting by the roadside. What is it like to be part of those following Jesus after this miracle? Speak with Jesus about what is going on for you. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be World without end Amen

Wednesday 27 May 2026 - The word of the Lord endures May 27, 2026

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Wednesday 27 May 2026

Today is Wednesday the 27th of May, the feast of Saint Augustine of Canterbury, in the 8th week of Ordinary Time. The Monks of Glenstal Abbey sing Nos autem gloriari: ‘We should glory in nothing other than the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, in whom is our salvation, life and resurrection; through him we are saved and set free. May God have mercy upon us and bless us; may he make his face shine upon us and be merciful to us.’ Today’s reading is from the First Letter of Peter. 1 Peter 1:18-25 You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without defect or blemish. He was destined before the foundation of the world but was revealed at the end of the ages for your sake. Through him you have come to trust in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are set on God. Now that you have purified your souls by your obedience to the truth so that you have genuine mutual love, love one another deeply from the heart. You have been born anew, not of perishable but of imperishable seed, through the living and enduring word of God. For ‘All flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers, and the flower falls, but the word of the Lord endures for ever.’ That word is the good news that was announced to you. Peter tells us that we have been “ransomed from futile ways”. Can you think of an example of “futile ways”? We hear that obedience to the truth leads to "genuine mutual love”, a love that moves “deeply from the heart”. Where do you recognise this playing out in your walk of faith? “The word of the Lord endures forever…the good news that was announced to you”. As you listen to the passage again, can you hear it all as “good news” afresh? 1 Peter 1:18-25 You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without defect or blemish. He was destined before the foundation of the world but was revealed at the end of the ages for your sake. Through him you have come to trust in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are set on God. Now that you have purified your souls by your obedience to the truth so that you have genuine mutual love, love one another deeply from the heart. You have been born anew, not of perishable but of imperishable seed, through the living and enduring word of God. For ‘All flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers, and the flower falls, but the word of the Lord endures for ever.’ That word is the good news that was announced to you. What would you like to say now to the Lord, whose word endures forever? Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be World without end Amen

Wednesday 27 May 2026 - The word of the Lord endures May 27, 2026

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Tuesday 26 May 2026 - The last will be first May 26, 2026

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Tuesday 26 May 2026

Today is Tuesday the 26th of May, the feast of Saint Philip Neri, in the 8th week of Ordinary Time. Jon Guerra sings, ‘Take Up Your Cross’. How does this song speak to you today? If anyone would come after me Let him deny himself Take up his cross Follow me If anyone would come after me Let him deny himself Take up his cross Follow me Whoever would save his life Will lose it Whoever loses his life for me Will find it If anyone claims to worship God Let him give all away Take up his cross Follow me Whoever would save his life Will lose it Whoever loses his life for me Will find it What would it profit a man If he gains the whole world And forfeits his soul What would it profit a man at all What would it profit a man If he dies with a barn full of silver and gold What would it profit a man at all If anyone would come after me Let him deny himself Take up his cross Follow me Today’s reading is from the Gospel of Mark. Mark 10:28-31 Peter began to say to him, ‘Look, we have left everything and followed you.’ Jesus said, ‘Truly I tell you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields, for my sake and for the sake of the good news, who will not receive a hundredfold now in this age—houses, brothers and sisters, mothers and children, and fields, with persecutions—and in the age to come eternal life. But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.’ In this reading, Peter is starting to wonder “What’s in it for us?” or perhaps “What is the point of this discipleship?”. Have you ever felt like this? How did you handle it? Jesus replies that everyone who accepted the invitation to discipleship “will receive a hundredfold”. Have you found that to be true in your life? Jesus says, “many who are first will be last”. What does this mean to you? Prepare to hear the passage read a second time, listening with an attentive awareness... Mark 10:28-31 Peter began to say to him, ‘Look, we have left everything and followed you.’ Jesus said, ‘Truly I tell you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields, for my sake and for the sake of the good news, who will not receive a hundredfold now in this age—houses, brothers and sisters, mothers and children, and fields, with persecutions—and in the age to come eternal life. But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.’ Finally, as you look back over these last few minutes, what really stands out for you. Could you turn that into a prayer to God? Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be World without end Amen

Tuesday 26 May 2026 - The last will be first May 26, 2026

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