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St Augustine's Catholic Church - Germiston, Mass times - Saturday 5pm, Sunday 7:30am & 10am.

08/09/2026

Tuesday 8 September 2026

Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Romans 8:28-30. With delight I rejoice in the Lord – Ps 13: 6-7. Matthew 1:1-16, 18-23.

Cooperate in the love of God

At the beginning of Matthew’s Gospel, we hear the long genealogy of Jesus, from Abraham through the generations to Joseph, the husband of Mary. Jesus is placed in a human context. Many of those in Joseph’s line, not least some of the great leaders of Israel, have been disobedient to God and downright nasty to others. It is into just such a world that Mary bears Jesus. Mary bears her child by a conception most mysterious, and we read in today’s Gospel that Joseph accepts Mary, and so Jesus, in this situation.
St Paul writes that God calls us to cooperate with him so that we might share in his glory. Mary, by her bearing Jesus, and Joseph, by his gentle acceptance of Mary and Jesus, cooperate in the love God pours out to the world. How are you called to bear and accept Jesus this day?

07/09/2026

Monday 7 September 2026

1 Corinthians 5:1-8. Lead me in your justice, Lord – Ps 5:5-7, 12. Luke 6:6-11.

The scribes and pharisees were watching him

Jesus sees a man with a withered hand. While others are watching to find fault with Him, Jesus sees the man’s suffering and responds with compassion. Jesus reminds us that God’s law is always about love, mercy and doing good. He says, “Stretch out your hand,” and the man responds in faith and is healed. Perhaps Jesus is asking us today: What part of our lives needs healing? And are we willing to stretch out our hands in faith and reach out to others with love?
Lord, help us to see beyond judgement, to choose mercy, and to always look for opportunities to do good. Amen.

06/09/2026

Sunday 6 September 2026

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Ezekiel 33:7-9. O that today you would listen to his voice! Harden not your hearts – Ps 95: 1-2, 6-9. Romans 13:8-10. Matthew 18:15-20.

Responsibility and trust

The first reading is about the responsibility a priest has to offer moral guidance to his people. It’s a reminder that our salvation is linked to those around us – we are responsible for helping them take the righteous path, even if we will not be responsible if they choose to ignore our help. In the Gospel, we see the trust Jesus places in his disciples to discern God’s will for themselves. He offers a pathway for discernment – from individual to small group, to whole community – and gives his trust to the disciples that if ‘two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them’. Let us pray today that we are worthy of God’s trust and the responsibilities that are placed on us.

05/09/2026

Saturday 5 September 2026
1 Corinthians 4:6-15. The Lord is near to all who call him – Ps 145: 17-21. Luke 6:1-5.

People before rituals

In today’s Gospel, the Pharisees criticize Jesus’ disciples for picking grain on the Sabbath. Jesus reminds them that the Sabbath was given for humanity, not humanity for the Sabbath. He points to David, who ate the bread reserved for the priests when he was hungry, and then declares: “The Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath. This Gospel challenges us to look beyond rules and regulations and to see the heart of God’s law—love, mercy and compassion. It is possible to become so focused on following rules that we forget the person standing in front of us who needs understanding and kindness.
Jesus teaches us that faith is not simply about observing what is permitted or forbidden. It is about knowing God’s heart and allowing His love to guide our actions. The Sabbath, and indeed our whole Christian life, should draw us closer to God and make us more compassionate toward one another. Today, let us ask: Do my actions reflect the mercy of Christ, or am I sometimes more concerned with rules than with people? Lord Jesus, help me to understand the spirit behind Your teachings. Give me a heart that chooses mercy over judgment, love over legalism, and compassion over condemnation. Amen.

04/09/2026

Friday 4 September 2026

1 Corinthians 4:1-5. The salvation of the just comes from the Lord – Ps 37: 3-6, 27-28, 39-40. Luke 5:33-39.

Choose to do right

In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminds us that following Him is not simply about keeping old traditions; it is about allowing Him to make our hearts new. The image of new w**e in fresh w**eskins challenges us to examine whether we are open to the changes God wants to bring into our lives. Sometimes we become comfortable with the way things have always been. We hold onto old attitudes, hurts, habits, or ways of thinking. Yet Jesus invites us to let go and trust Him, because He is continually doing something new within us. Being a disciple means having a heart that is open to God’s grace—to be renewed, transformed and willing to follow where He leads. Lord Jesus, give me a new heart and a spirit open to Your grace. Help me to let go of what holds me back, so that I may receive the new life You offer me. Amen.

03/09/2026

Thursday 3 September 2026

St Gregory the Great Pope and Doctor

1 Corinthians 3:18-23. To the Lord belongs the earth and all that fills it – Ps 24: 1-6. Luke 5:1-11.

They signalled to their companions in the other boat to come and help them

Jesus tells Simon Peter, “Put out into deep water and lower your nets.” Peter had worked all night and caught nothing, yet he trusted Jesus and tried again. The result was an extraordinary catch of fish.
This Gospel reminds us that God often asks us to trust Him even when our own efforts seem fruitless. Like Peter, we can become tired, discouraged, or feel that we have nothing more to give. But Jesus invites us not to give up, but to go deeper and place our trust in Him. Peter’s response is also important: “Do not be afraid.” Jesus was not only calling Peter to catch fish; He was calling him to become a fisher of people—to use his life in service of God and others. Today, let us ask ourselves: Am I willing to put out into the deep and trust Jesus, even when I cannot see the outcome? May we have the courage to say, like Peter, “At your word, I will lower the nets.”

02/09/2026

Wednesday 2 September 2026
1 Corinthians 3:1-9. Happy the people the Lord has chosen to be his own – Ps 33:12-15, 20-21. Luke 4:38-44.

To love and serve the Lord

‘And demons also came out from many, shouting, “You are the Son of God.” But he rebuked them and did not allow them to speak because they knew that he was the Messiah’ In today’s Gospel, we hear how Jesus’ true identity is revealed. As he heals those who are ill and afflicted, demons begin to expose who he is. Although Jesus silences them, he does not let it deter him. He continues his work, saying, ‘To the other towns also I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God, because for this purpose I have been sent’. Lord, help us remember that our true identity is in you and our purpose is to know you, to love you, and to serve you.

01/09/2026

Tuesday 1 September 2026

1 Corinthians 2:10-16. The Lord is just in all his ways – Ps 145: 8-14. Luke 4:31-37.

Challenge to assumptions

In today’s Gospel, Jesus teaches with authority and commands an unclean spirit to leave a man. The people are amazed because they recognise that Jesus’ words carry a power unlike anything they have heard before. This Gospel reminds us that Jesus has authority over all that seeks to enslave or disturb us. Sometimes we carry fears, worries, anger, or burdens that we struggle to overcome on our own. Jesus invites us to place these things in His hands and to trust in His power. His authority is not harsh or controlling; it is the authority of love, truth and freedom. When we allow His word into our hearts, He brings peace where there is turmoil and light where there is darkness.
Today, let us ask ourselves: What do I need to surrender to Jesus so that He can bring greater freedom and peace into my life? Lord Jesus, speak Your word into our hearts today. Free us from whatever keeps us from You, and fill us with Your peace. Amen.

31/08/2026

Monday 31 August 2026

1 Corinthians 2:1-5. Lord, I love your commands – Ps 119: 97-102. Luke 4:16-30.

Patience in trusting God

In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us that He has come to bring good news to the poor, freedom to captives, healing to the broken and hope to those in need. Yet the people of Nazareth struggle to accept Him because they think they already know Him. Sometimes, our own expectations can prevent us from recognising God at work in our lives. Jesus challenges us to open our hearts and allow His message to change us. May we not only hear His Word, but live it by bringing love, compassion and hope to others.
Lord, open our hearts to Your presence and help us to share Your love with those around us. Amen.

30/08/2026

Sunday 30 August 2026

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jeremiah 20:7-9. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God – Ps 63: 2-6, 8-9. Romans 12:1-2. Matthew 16:21-27.

On the path to holiness

Poor Jeremiah! He was treated so badly by those he had come to warn. He tried to stop speaking what the Lord wanted him to say but it did not work. God’s spirit in his heart kept prompting him to speak out against their behaviour because it would bring them to disaster, they would be captured and taken into exile. Prophets are compelled to speak by God’s desire to be heard. To ignore the compulsion would bring deep psychological and spiritual pain. The beautiful psalm that follows is used in many liturgical settings and always for feasts of those who did God’s bidding such as Mary Magdalene. ‘My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.’ When life is unimaginable outside of doing God’s will, we are truly on the pathway to holiness. This is when the kingdom of God becomes a reality for us. When our love for others reflects heaven, we are on our God pathway.

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Germiston
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