Tag: Philippians
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Paul on Paul – 10th April 2022

Philippians 2:6-11 Palm Sunday is the beginning of Holy Week in the Church: a time of particular prayer and preparation. This Sunday’s 2nd Reading provides a wonderful method of preparation for that – the Story of Christ in the Gospel.
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Paul on Paul – 3rd April 2022

Philippians 3:8-14 For the Jews of the 1st Century, the Law of Moses was the closest God could be, and following the Law was what set the Jewish peopel apart. In this Sunday’s 2nd Reading, St. Paul tells us that the Law is not enough when Christ – God himself – has sought us out…
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Paul on Paul – 13th March 2022

Philippians 3:17 – 4:1 Knowing whose example to follow as a Christian is not easy. Even within the Catholic Church there can be many different voices. In thus Weekends’ 2nd Reading, St. Paul encourages us to follow good examples, to listen discerningly, and to remember that our true home is Heaven.
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Paul on Paul – 12th December 2021

Philippians 4:4-7 On Gaudete Sunday, the 3rd Sunday of Advent – we focus on Joy. This Sunday’s 2nd Readings implores us to be happy to to pray for what we need – but how can we be happy when our praye appears to be unanswered. That answer lies in Joy.
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Paul on Paul – 5th December 2021

Philippians 1: 4-6, 8-11 On the 2nd Sunday of Advent, the Church asks us to reflect upon the virtue of Faith – and the 2nd Readin this Sunday gives us a way yo do that, by showing the fundemental important of Love in true faith.
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Paul on Paul – 28th March 2021

Philippians 2:6-11 On the final Sunday in Lent, the 2nd Reading us focussed on the events of Holy Week – of Chirst’s death and new life and it’s meaning for us. As we conclude our Lenten Sacramental Refelctions we use this to explore the Sacrament of the Sick and how we should approach our own…
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Paul on Paul – 11th October 2020

Philippians 4:12-14. 19-20 In this week’s 2nd Reading, Paul is thankful for the gifts of his friends, but reminds them that God will provide all he needs.
