Week 682–God in the Everyday–Fr Mike Delaney–Living the Gospel in Times of Social Change

Christy Honeysett explains "preferential option for the poor" calls Christians to show special concern for the poor, marginalised and disadvantaged, recognising them as brothers and sisters in God’s family

Bishop Tony Percy reflects on Jesus naming the greatest commandment. Jesus builds on the decalogue, the Ten Commandments, the first three concerning God and the remaining seven concerning neighbour. Love of God and love of neighbour upholds fundamental human values and helps build a free and fair society

Fr John Corrigan says Jesus’ call to love God and our neighbour with body, mind, heart, and soul leads to the harder challenge of loving ourselves. Jesus does not expect us to make ourselves perfect before approaching him; instead, he invites us to open every part of our lives to his love.

On The Journey This Week Fr John Corrigan says Jesus’ call to love God and our neighbour with body, mind, heart, and soul leads to the harder challenge of loving ourselves. Mother Hilda says with God it is never too late for a new beginning; every day brings the possibility of renewal. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Christy Honeysett, and Peter Abela

Peter Abela says Saint John Henry Newman’s poem Lead, Kindly Light, written while stranded at sea, expresses the need to trust God’s guidance through life’s uncertainties, remembering that we need only enough light to take the next step