In today’s Gospel, Jesus teaches his disciples ‘how to pray’. Matthew 6:7-15 He taught them the same prayer he himself prayed; what we, God’s children refer […]
“Be careful not to parade …” Matthew 6:1-6; 16-18 Why does Jesus tell his disciples to go to a secret place to pray, give alms in […]
“For if you love those who love you, what right have you to claim any credit? …” Matthew 5:43-48 Spouses professing their love for each other; […]
‘If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also’ Matthew 5:38-42 The exhortations of Jesus in today’s Gospel passage are […]
From under the lowest bar, light like a limbo dancer streams out, first a ray, then a beam… Mark 4:26-34 We start building the kingdom from […]
But his mother treasured all these things in her heart. Luke 2: 41-51 How do you define a mother’s love? Would you be the person you […]
Driven by love, Jesus’ heart has taken our human misery, sin and death to the cross. John 19: 31 – 37 The heart is the symbol […]
Love of God AND Neighbour Matthew 5: 20-26 Today we are being called to deep virtue – beyond outward signs of worship and sacrifice to a […]
‘Break the law if you must – but keep the spirit.’ Matthew 5:17-19 Jesus continues to be a walking contradiction. This was a man who frequently […]
Your light must shine in the sight of men Matthew 5: 13-16 In this Gospel reading Jesus tells us that we must not be afraid to […]
Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven. Matthew 5:1-12 This could be the most powerful sermon ever delivered. Blessed is this […]
“If a household is divided against itself, that household cannot last.” Mark 3: 20-35 Weakened by division and dissension, walls of relationship in family, organizations, institutions, […]
Blessed are the poor in spirit… Mark 12: 38-44 Jesus, why do you love the poor? Not merely those who have little by this world’s standard […]
Jesus knew himself and he was confident in his own identity as Son of God. Mark 12: 35 – 37. The scribes’ claim that the Christ […]
I pray I can be as obedient as the disciples. Mark 14:12-16, 22-26 I pray that I can be as obedient as the disciples in today’s […]
He is not the God of the dead, but of the living. Mark 12: 18-27 The notion of life after death is one that we ponder […]
Why do you set this trap for me? Mark 12: 13 – 17 “Give back to Caesar what belongs to Caesar – and to God what […]
“Mary set out and went as quickly as she could”…. Luke 1:39-56 The rough terrain of the hill country of Judah was not a deterrent; insistent […]
Our mission is to proclaim the love of God. Matthew 28:16-20 Jesus revealed to his disciples the great mystery of our faith – the triune nature […]
‘What authority have you for acting like this? Or who gave you authority to do these things?’ Mark 11:27-33 The boy planned to entrap the wise […]
The person who lives in the Spirit is always bearing fruit. Mark 11: 11 – 26. The gospel passage consists of two parts: ‘the cursing of […]
What do you want me to do for you? Mark 10: 46-52 This Pentecost weekend Archbishop Jason Gordon posed some questions: Is there something more we […]
The Son of Man himself did not come to be served but to serve’. Mark 10: 32-45 Oftentimes when one thinks of leaders and leadership the […]
Peter began to say to Jesus, “Look, we have left everything and followed you.” Mark 10:28-31 “I Dared to call Him Father”, is a very touching […]
“Mary shows heroic “standing” in dignity and solidarity” John 19: 25 -34 We have been celebrating Easter and at the same time preparing for Pentecost. In […]
Peace filled their hearts and the mission to heal brokenness everywhere exploded in their veins. John 20: 19-23 At seven years old and walking home from […]
Stay focused on your mission in life. John 21: 20-25 Peter has just received his Pastoral Mission to “feed my Lambs” from Jesus. Jesus knows him. […]
Jesus always gives us an opportunity to redeem ourselves. John 21: 15 – 19. Today’s gospel is about second chances. Peter was given a chance to […]
‘I have made your name known to them.’ John 17:20-26 There are two theologies that Christians can choose, an inclusive or an exclusive. The inclusive allows […]
“Father, keep those you have given me true to your name.” John 17:11b-19 Imagine if we feared sin more than Covid. To be real, it is […]
“Father, the hour has come: glorify your Son so that your Son may glorify you.” John 17:1-11 In today’s Gospel Jesus prayed the above words as […]
“I have told you all this so that you may find peace in me.” John 16:29-33 Jesus’ words “I am not alone” have been His mantra […]
The Risen Lord Jesus is with us always to the end of time. Mark 16:15-20 Jesus’ departure and ascension was both an end and a beginning […]
“…but the time is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figurative language” John 16:23-28 Like any good teacher, Jesus understood his audience […]
The apostles are not just the foundation upon which we stand, they are also the inspiration by which we live and witness. John 15: 9 – […]
“In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me.” John 16:16-20 These words of today’s […]
“All that the Father has is mine” John 16 12 – 15 “Aie! I have to talk to you yuh know, buh me eh feel yuh […]
Not one of you has asked…. John 16:5-11 After Jesus told His disciples that He was going, He questioned, ‘Not one of you has asked “Where […]
‘We are the heirs of the Pentecost promise and the Spirit is with us.’ John 15:26-16:4 There is a beautiful hymn which encapsulates today’s Gospel perfectly: […]
Love in the time of Covid is a sign of fledgling hope. John 15:9-17 Doors were shut for fear of the virus. Homes separated by solemn […]
‘Remember that it hated me before you.’ John. 15: 18-21 In this Gospel Jesus is preparing us for the difficulties we would face if we follow […]
Jesus calls us friends, not servants. John 15: 12 – 17. There are two things we can take from today’s passage. The first is, Jesus’ relationship […]
“Just as the Father has loved Me, so I have also loved you…” John 15:9-11 This Gospel is very brief, only 3 verses, yet it is […]
“I am the true vine” John 15: 1-8 Jesus didn’t just say I am the vine, but the true vine. Any avid gardener, even the novices […]
Jesus respects His disciples and me enough to give us proof. John 14: 27 – 31 Psychologists tell us that uncertainty is a major stressor. Jesus […]
“I am the way and the truth”… John 14:6-14 Growing up as children we are constantly reminded that the truth will set us free. There were […]
Bearing the fruit of righteousness, peace, and joy. John 15:1-8 Jesus offers true life – the abundant life which comes from God and which results in […]
Jesus taught the people in such a way that they were astonished Matthew 13: 54 – 58 Whatever your work is, put your heart into it […]
Jesus is not abandoning anyone since he wants all the disciples to be with him where he is. John 14: 1 – 6. Today’s Gospel speaks […]
“… no servant is greater than his master, …” John 13:16-20 The street-dweller grabbed the meal and without expressing an iota of gratitude, flung the meat […]
The light of Christ removes the darkness and reveals the goodness of God to us. John 12: 44-50 Just as natural light exposes the darkness and […]
“My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me” John 10: 22-30 A travel enthusiast before the pandemic, I sometimes look at […]
“I am the gate. Anyone who enters through me will be safe: such a one will go in and out and will find pasture”. John 10:9 […]
Give your life to a worthwhile cause and witness its value multiply like loaves. John 10:11-18 The Father’s heart quickens. He notices me quietly among sheep. […]
“The wind was strong and the sea was getting rough” John 6:16-21 Imagine being those disciples who witness Jesus walking on the water. The journey begins […]
As soon as Jesus saw the crowd he became concerned about their hunger. John 6: 1 – 15. There were two sets of people on the […]
“The one who comes from heaven is above all.” John 3:31-36 Jesus could not have said it plainer and yet they didn’t seem to understand. He […]
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only son…” John 3:16-21 John 3:16 is one of the most widely quoted verses in the […]
‘We speak of what we know and testify to what we have seen; yet you do not receive our testimony.’ John 3: 7-16 My confirmation teacher […]
Submit your courage and will to God. John 3:1-8 Nicodemus was a Pharisee and a leading Jew. He therefore should not be showing any allegiance to […]
He felt abandoned, his hopes crashed and a grave doubt put a choke-hold around his neck. John 20:19-31 Thomas wasn’t there when the Lord came. Locked […]
‘He reproached them for their incredulity and obstinacy.’ Mark 16:9-15 Reading this resurrection narrative in 2021, I can almost empathise with the disciples in their stubborn […]
‘So they threw the net out and could not haul it in because of the quantity of fish.’ John 21: 1 – 14. The disciples going […]
‘They had recognised Jesus at the breaking of bread’ Luke 24: 35-48 This gospel reading tells us how two of Jesus’ disciples related the story of […]
But they urged him strongly, saying, “Stay with us….” Luke 24:13-35 In every Eucharist celebration, we re-enact that very first Easter Sunday at Emmaus. Jesus reveals […]
“Now Mary stood outside the tomb crying” John 20: 11-18 Jesus is gone, no more consolation only desolation. I weep inconsolably not knowing where to turn….but […]
Fake news and corruption appear to be nothing new. Mathew 28: 8 – 15 Fake news and corruption appear to be nothing new. Imagine part of […]
The greatest joy we can have is to encounter the living Lord and to know him personally. John 20:1-9 One thing is certain, if Jesus had […]
“He has risen! He is not here” Mark 16: 1-7 Easter is indeed a very exciting time for all Christians. This is evident by packed churches. […]
The image of Jesus on the cross is the image of the Father’s mercy ministering to all. John 18: 1 – 19: 42 Jesus’ acceptance of […]
But now He showed how perfect His love was John 13: 1 – 15 Whoever wants to be first must place himself last of all and […]
And while they were eating he said, “ In truth I tell you, one of you is about to betray me.” Matthew 26:14-25 In today’s Gospel […]
We need not let it consume or stunt our progress. John 13: 21-33, 36-38 What if you knew who was going to betray you? Trusting people […]
“Mary brought in a pound of very costly ointment, pure nard, and with it anointed the feet of Jesus, wiping them with her hair; …” John […]
The road has to be cleared for necessary traffic, other emotions to play their part in the passion of life. Mark 11:1-10 Joy comes because the […]
“If we let him go on this way everyone will believe in him.” John 11:45-56 It’s interesting to watch how people react when in a position […]
We cannot choose the part we want and ignore the parts that pose difficulties. John 10: 31 – 42. It is interesting that Jesus used the […]
“May it be done to me according to Your word.” Luke 1:26-38 During our Lenten journey, a time of drawing close to God and getting our […]
‘If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.’ John 8:31-42 […]
“They said to him, ” Who are you?” John 8: 21-30 To fail to recognize who Jesus is and where he came from is to remain […]
Their mission was about character assassination of both the woman and Jesus. John 8: 1-11 The scribes and Pharisees were deliberate in their plot to condemn […]
Victory through suffering and the cross John 12: 20-33 How did Jesus fulfill his mission as the Anointed (Messiah) King who came to bring victory and […]
By God’s grace we can be what God meant us to be. John 7:40-52 Many of us struggle with the belief that we can be all […]
This Year is an opportunity to truly thank God for St. Joseph’s presence and contribution. Matthew 1: 16, 18 – 21, 24. Pope Francis declared this […]
Seek the Lord and his strength, seek always the face of the Lord. John 5: 31 – 47 Here Jesus is admonishing the Jews for their […]
The Father’s work continues through us. John 5:17-30 Today’s Gospel passage reminds me of the saying that ‘Children learn what they see; what they live’. Jesus […]
“Going against the establishment is not an easy road” John 5:1-16 Going against the establishment is not an easy road. Yet for some it is absolutely […]
“…The man took Jesus at his word and departed.” John 4:43-54 Growing up, I was taught ‘a man’s word is his bond’, so I guess that […]
“ Whoever does the truth comes out into the light, so that what he is doing may plainly appear as done by God.” John 3: 14-21 […]
“For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Luke 18 9-14 From this quotation of Jesus we […]
God is the source of all there is and is responsible for all there is. Mark 12: 28 – 34. When the scribe asked Jesus what […]
We have a responsibility to others… Matthew 5:17-19 This gospel points to the fact that if we lead or encourage others into sin and into doing […]
‘It is in pardoning that we are pardoned.’ Matthew 18:21-35 The future St. Peter is all of us when he asks, “Lord, how often must I […]
‘Everyone in the synagogue was enraged.’ Luke 4: 24-30 This gospel reading tells us how Jesus angered the people of his own hometown because he was […]
The Lord Jesus makes us temples of the Holy Spirit John 2:13-25 Jesus’ dramatic cleansing of the temple was seen by his disciples as a prophetic […]
“Yet you never gave me even a young goat…” Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 In today’s reading, Jesus, as he is faced with criticism from the scribes and […]
“Finally he sent his son to them thinking, “They will respect my son.” Matthew 21:33-43; 45-46. Today’s parable is a beautiful summary of the relationship between […]
“I do not promise you happiness in this world but in the next” -Our Lady to St Bernadette Luke 16: 19-31 In a recent conversation, I […]
How can I serve the community selflessly? Mathew 20: 17 – 28 How can I serve my community selflessly? I have been asking myself that question […]
“They do not practice what they preach” Matthew 23:1-12 Sometime ago I was speaking to a young man about God and his returning to church. His […]
“Be compassionate just as your Father is compassionate.” Luke 6:36-38 Earlier in this chapter of St Luke’s Gospel Jesus presents his disciples with a radical way […]
“If your virtue goes no deeper than that of the scribes and Pharisees you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5: 20 – 26. […]
“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:” Matthew 7:7-11 In today’s gospel we […]
This generation is an evil generation; it asks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah. Luke 11: […]
Prayer is about building/growing in a communal relationship with God and others. Matthew 6: 7 – 15 As we reflect on this passage of Jesus teaching […]
Jesus gives Peter and us the Mission to build the Church. Matthew 16:13-19 Today, Jesus has given Peter the mission to build his church on earth. […]
Answering the call. Luke 5: 27- 32 This first Saturday of Lent we hear Jesus saying “Follow me”. The observance of Lent leads us to repent, […]
They took issue with Jesus’ disciples not fasting as they did Matthew 9: 14 – 15. As we begin this holy and joyful season, give serious […]
The Son of Man is destined to suffer grievously Luke 9: 22 – 25 “Will you offer yourselves to God and bear all the sufferings He […]
‘Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving’ Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Today, Ash Wednesday, signals that time when the Church invites us to look honestly at ourselves and examine our […]
Beware the yeast of the Pharisee. Mark 8:14-21 “When Jesus asks his disciples: “Do you still not realise? Have you eyes and do not see, ears […]
Why does this generation demand a sign” Mark 8:11-13 “And with a sigh that came straight from the heart…” Wow! Those words totally express the feeling […]
Abuse of our women has become leprosy, separated from other matters, treated like if it is not our business. Mark 1:40-45 Women have gathered in brash […]
‘Where in a deserted place like this, could we get enough bread to feed these people?’ Mark 8: 1-10 This Gospel question aptly captures the sentiments […]
Every disciple must be healed of impediments in order to hear God more clearly and proclaim Him. Mark 7: 31 – 37 It is interesting that […]
“Even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.” Mark 7:24-30 I imagined myself like the Gentile woman. I am in absolute despair. My child […]
Sacred Heart of Jesus, transform me… Mark 7: 14-23 We are forced today to take an honest look at ourselves – to ‘listen’ and ‘understand’ as […]
“Maybe it’s time to stop dwelling so much on ‘clean hands’ and beg God for a clean heart.” Mark 7:1-13 Have you ever seen the musical […]
‘All those who touched him were cured’ Mark 6: 53-56 This gospel reading tells us that the crowds were following Jesus and bringing their sick to […]
There is no trouble he does not want to help us with and there is no bondage he can’t set us free from. Mark 1:29-39 Who […]
“Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.” Mark 6:30-34 In today’s reading, we find Jesus inviting the apostles to get […]
And he swore her an oath, “I will give you anything you ask; even half my kingdom.” Mark 6: 14 – 29 Today’s passage shows the […]
“Take nothing for the journey except a staff” Mark 6:7-13 God called my husband and me to the Sacrament of marriage and commissioned us saying “take […]
People can amaze even Jesus. Mark 6: 1-6 People can amaze even Jesus. The people saw his miracles and because in their minds he was only […]
“Every first-born male is to be consecrated to the Lord” Luke 2:22 -40 This year dedicated to St Joseph will see a greater focus on his […]
“Go home to your people and tell them all the Lord in His Mercy has done for you” Mark 5:1-20 In today’s Gospel passage we witness […]
“…Why are you so frightened? How is it that you have no faith? Mark 4:35-41 My brother bellowed, “Stop running! Just pray!” Trembling and totally drenched, […]
Night and day, while he sleeps, when he is awake, the seed is sprouting and growing, he does not know. Mark 4: 26 – 34. The […]
“Pay attention to what you hear.” Mark 4:21-25 We should grasp that Jesus’s question is rhetorical and everyone who heard him will answer, the whole idea […]
“The farmer sows the word” Mark 4:1-20 Gardeners have to be selective about the type of soil used, as soil is needed for providing a support […]
But he said to them in reply, “Who are my mother and my brothers?” Mark 31:35 Jesus did not lack for a family support system as […]
The Gospel is the power of God that sets us free and brings us new life in Jesus Christ. Mark 16:15-18 At the end of Mark’s […]
There is always a call within the call for a select bounty, a more profound seeing with the eyes of Him who sees. Mark 1:14-20 You […]
We too, like Jesus, will encounter the same when seeking to do God’s will. Mark 3:20-21 Jesus chose his disciples. He sent them out. Signs and […]
“And so he appointed twelve; they were to be his companions and to be sent out to proclaim the message.” Mark 3: 13 – 19. Today’s […]
“Jesus retreated with his disciples to the Lakeside.” Mark 3:7-12 As I reflect on the Lakeside I think about how much I longed for the beach […]
“And they were watching him to see if he would cure him on the Sabbath day, hoping for something to charge him with.” Mark 3:1-6 The […]
“The Sabbath was made for man not man for the Sabbath.’ Mark 2:23-28 Jesus came as a breath of fresh air for the people of his […]
“New wine, new wineskins” Mark 2:18-22 Change is never easy. Yet in order to grow and become better human beings, it is absolutely essential. Sometimes we […]
“…Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?” Mark 2:13-16 Sitting at a table at a church function years ago, I was once joined by […]
They reached Jesus and found healing. Mark 2: 1 – 12. Today’s gospel passage has a bit of comedy. The sight of a paralysed man being […]
Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him Mark 1 40-45 One of the protocols of life in the pandemic is not touching others and the […]
“ For that is what I came out to do.’ Mark: 1 29 -39 Imagine being Jesus and being able to heal people, well everybody wants […]
I know who you are …. Mark 1: 21-28 Today let us reflect on the question, ‘What do you want with me, Jesus of Nazareth?’. Sometimes […]
“Anyone can be a disciple. What matters is being available and willing to follow where Jesus leads.” Mark 1:14-20 I recently read an article stating that […]
God’s favour rests on them. Mark 1:7-11 Not until the birth of my son did I feel loved by God. I experienced being singled out with […]
‘The bride is only for the bridegroom. John 3:22-30 This gospel reading tells us that Jesus and John were both baptizing at the same time but […]
Love always reaches out, love always heals, love always restores, love always gives life. Luke 5: 12 – 16. Today’s gospel shows how clear Jesus was […]
Then he began to speak to them, ‘This text is being fulfilled today even while you are listening.’ Luke 4: 14 – 22 In today’s reading, […]
Faith is not built on feelings-Own dark night of the soul Mark 6: 45-52 There were times in my life when it seemed that God abandoned […]
I need to pray for discernment. Mark 6 : 34-44 I need to pray for discernment. Each time I pray this Gospel, I have long debates […]
The “good news” brings peace, hope, truth, promise, immortality, and salvation Matthew 4:12-17,23-25 Do you know the joy and freedom of the good news (Gospel) of the […]
To know and to encounter Jesus Christ is to know God personally Matthew 2:1-12 If Jesus truly is who he claims to be, the eternal Son […]
As voice we are called to proclaim Christ not only by our words but by our very lives. Luke 1: 19 – 25 There is certainly […]
“As for Mary, she pondered all these things and treasured them in her heart.” Luke 2: 16 – 21 There is a tradition which says that […]
“Indeed, from his fullness we have, all of us, received – yes, grace in return for grace” John 1: 1 – 18 For most, it has […]
“Meanwhile the child grew to maturity, and he was filled with wisdom; and God’s favour was with him.” Luke 2:36-40 A friend sent me photos of […]
Is there anything holding you back from giving God your unqualified trust and submission to his will for your life? Luke 2:22-35 Do you know the […]
The quality of the thanksgiving creates the destiny of the child. Luke 2: 22-40 I am just reminding you, that when you were born too, earth […]
“……do not worry about how to speak or what to say…” Matthew 10:17-22 Today the church celebrates the feast of St. Stephen. Stephen, the first martyr […]
“The Word was made flesh, he lived among us, and we saw his glory.” John 1: 1 – 18. St. John’s gospel has a reputation for […]
“This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham, that he would grant us, free from fear, to be delivered from the hands of our […]
“His power of speech returned and he spoke and praised God. Luke 1:57-66 This reading always triggers the memory of our first-born on 23 December. After […]
God gives us supernatural joy with hope in his promises Luke 1:39-45 Do you recognize the indwelling presence of the Lord Jesus in your life? Blessed […]
Mary got up at once and went to Elizabeth. Luke 1:39 – 45 Today’s Gospel is truly a Gospel of faith; faith with action. Prayer without […]
The new era of salvation begins with the conception and birth of Jesus Luke 1:26-38 Does the proclamation of the Gospel message fill you with joy […]
Even from his mother’s womb he will be filled with the Holy Spirit. Luke 1: 5 – 25 According to google, there were at least seven […]
God will always guide those who are patient and who seek him. Matthew 1: 18 – 24 As we enter into the second part of Advent, […]
We come to realize that each of us is formed by our past and it is from the dark paths of our past that great things […]
“Blessed are those who do not lose faith in me” Luke 7:19-23 We are challenged today to see this COVID time as part of the process […]
“…He said in reply, ‘Yes, sir,’ but did not go.” Matthew 2:28-32 This story of the two sons hits the very core of the Christian’s walk […]
“I will also ask you one question” Matthew 21 23-27 Our ancestors’ wisdom is in the proverbs. So it shouldn’t surprise us that today’s Gospel passage […]
Without sandals and camel skin, we now are the great witnesses to the presence of Jesus in our midst. John 1: 6-8; 19-28 John the Baptist […]
My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior Luke 1:39-47 When I was younger I used to marvel at people running […]
Advent reminds us that God feels for us to the point of sending us his only Son who is our life and salvation. Mathew 11: 16 […]
We are to announce the Lord’s coming… Matthew 11:11-15 This gospel passage weaves together the old testament, the new testament and our own times in a […]
“Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11: 28-30 I often wonder about people who don’t […]
The Lord is with you’ Luke 1:26-38 This gospel reading tells us that Mary is given a task that she thinks is impossible. She, a virgin, […]
“And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “My friend, your sins are forgiven.” Luke 5: 17 – 26 I visualise this account […]
The voice of family values seems drowned out by the voice of social media and virtual friends. Matthew 9:35; 10:1, 6-8 As parents, my husband and […]
Like the two blind men we have to trust that we are not waiting in vain. Matthew 9: 27 – 31. Today’s gospel is the story […]
I pray for discernment. Mathew 7: 21, 24 – 27 How hard it is to know the will of my Father in heaven. I pray for […]
They laid them at his feet. Matthew 15:29-37 Normally when we read this passage the emphasis is on the feeding and the miracle that happened with […]
I bless you Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for hiding these things from the learned and clever and revealing them to mere children. Luke 10: […]
“Follow me and I will make you fishers of men”. And they left their nets, at once and followed him. Matthew 4:18-22 … At once, leaving […]
When we are looking for signs of the kingdom of God, don’t look for buildings and cities, instead we look for wellbeing and joy and happiness […]
“When these things begin to take place, stand erect, hold your heads high, because your liberation is near at hand.” Luke 21:20-28 In Luke’s Gospel we […]
“You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, by relatives and friends; and they will put some of you to death.” Luke 21:12-19 I know […]
Jesus said there would be many signs of impending conflicts and disasters Luke 21:5-11 How would you respond if someone prophesied that your home, land, or […]
“She put in more than the others.” Luke 21: 1-4 Loving God is what Jesus is looking for. Living love is more that just being loved. […]
If we do not protect the spread to the least of the brothers, we alter the face of God in the world. Matthew 25:31-46 From Wuhan […]
“Now he is God, not of the dead, but of the living” Luke 20:27-40 We pray in the Creed that we believe in the resurrection of […]
Christian business people cannot and must not make it more difficult for the already vulnerable poor. Luke 19: 45 – 48. Jesus made a stinging accusation […]
If you had only understood the message of peace! Luke 19: 41 – 44 Oh, to be a Trini in these times. One of the things […]
A lack of initiative and trust stunt our growth and we lose all. Luke 19:11-28 As teachers, we often encourage our students to reach for the […]
“Today salvation has come to this house, because this man too is a son of Abraham; for the Son of man has come to seek out […]
“The people walking in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent… Luke 18: 35-43 Some people believed He might be the Messiah, some were impressed […]
We begin our weekly journey around the Eucharistic where He renews the gift of His love. Matthew 25: 14-30 ‘Trust’ is the starting point of all […]
“Because this widow keeps bothering me, I will see that she gets justice, so that she won’t eventually come and attack me!” Luke 18 1-8 Recently, […]
Don’t leave God to the last minute or ignore Him and then hope for the best. Luke 17: 26 – 37. We usually are not caught […]
“For look! The Kingdom of God is within you. Luke 17 20- 25 Tanty Maureen invited me to come to church with her this Sunday. She […]
One of them turned back… Luke 17:11-19 When I come to meet you, Lord with all my burdens and disfigurement, with the pain of being rejected […]
“There is no shame in serving others,…for in doing so we imitate Christ the King.” Luke 17: 7-10 “There can be no greater gift than that […]
‘He drove them all out of the temple’ John 2: 13-22 This gospel reading tells us how when Jesus entered the temple and found: ‘people selling […]
“Look! The bridegroom! Go out and meet him!” Matthew 25:1-13 So keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour. But by far […]
Anything that competes with God in our lives has the ability to oust Him from His position of supremacy and so hurt our relationship. Luke 16: […]
Followers of Jesus must always be ready to make the necessary changes in attitudes and lifestyles so as not to diminish their relationship with God or […]
Consider him the veritable Saul to Paul through marriage and the Eucharistic feast. Luke 15:1-10 Many years ago, I dreamt my friend (now husband) and I […]
I wonder if he first sat down and worked out the cost. Luke 14: 25-33 I remember speaking to a lady from a neighbouring parish, sometime […]
“Make people come in.” Luke 14:15-24 Have you ever invited people to a function and they turned up with what older people will say ‘a whole […]
“Come to me…..you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11: 25-30 Death, in general, will always be shrouded in mystery; and the death of a […]
His words promise a harvest of peace and joy for the persecuted; to the merciful and pure of heart, Jesus offers new Life in His presence, […]
‘My friend, move up higher.’ Luke 14: 1, 7 – 11 This must be a favourite parable of every youth. I know it was mine. It […]
Compassion helps us to rise above provocation and tests. Luke 14: 1 – 16 The scene of today’s Gospel is a sabbath meal at a leading […]
“How often have I longed to gather your children, as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you refused! Luke 13:31-35 O that hymn, […]
“Time in prayer can help us discern” Luke 6:12-19 Today’s gospel highlights the centrality of prayer in the life of Jesus. Any big event in Jesus’ […]
“It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the birds of the […]
Then he laid his hands upon her, and immediately she was made straight and praised God. Luke 13:10-17 Many years ago, in a village, a young […]
Loving not easy especially before morning coffee Matthew 22: 34-40 Ah get up one morning; first ting ah feeling to dis everybody close to me: family […]
leave it one more year and give me time to dig round it and manure it. Luke 13:1-9 Time is precious. There is never enough of […]
Kingdom people are free to show love in the face of hate and forgiveness in the face of offence. Luke 12: 54 – 59. Today’s gospel […]
A baptism of suffering Luke 12:49-53 Jesus is passionate about His Mission to build the Kingdom of His Father. His heart was set on the work […]
Much is expected from whom much is given. Luke 12:39-48 Today’s scripture speaks to us about being ready for our Lord and Master. Part of being […]
Be like men waiting for their master to return. Luke 12: 35 – 38 The saying, “live each day as if it is your last” comes […]
The problem of the rich man in the parable is not his excessive wealth but his inability to use his riches to bring help and comfort […]
“Woe to you Pharisees, because you give God a tenth of your mint, rue and all other kinds of garden herbs, but you neglect justice and […]
“Woe to you experts in the law, because you have taken away the key to knowledge. You yourselves have not entered, and you have hindered those […]
The behaviour of the Pharisees deprived sinners of compassion and outcast of love. Luke 12: 1 – 7 Jesus told the people to beware of […]
The crowds which Jesus was addressing wanted a sign to prove his authenticity. They already had the numerous miracles Jesus had been working in their very […]
Be generous to the poor, and everything will be clean for you. Luke 11: 37 – 41 The Security watched as the elderly gentleman walked into the […]
“The opportunity to be blessed is within our grasp…don’t let it slip away.” Luke 11: 27-28 Imagine the scene – Jesus has just driven out a […]
The one who neglects their interior life and charity to others after being renewed, relapses into worse vices. Luke 11: 15 – 26. Jesus’ word about […]
‘How much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit…’ Luke 11: 5-13 This gospel reading is well known for reminding us that our prayers […]
There is no underestimating the power of a good habit. Luke. 11: 1-4 Jesus’ prayer habit was not only a powerful testimony of his connection with […]
Nothing, not even daily tasks should displace God as priority. Luke 10:38-42 My family recently moved into a beautiful old house and have made a 360-degree […]
My good samaritan is a man from Laventille. Luke 10:25 – 37 My good samaritan is a man from Laventille. I left my cell phone in […]
Trust, kindness and generosity were met with rebellion, ingratitude and greed. Matthew 21: 33-43 Few Gospel passages reveal with such clarity how far removed are our […]
“Blessed are the eyes that see what you see” Luke 10:17-24 We all know what undertaking a journey entails. We understand and look forward to arriving […]
God provides the defenceless and vulnerable with divine protection in the form of guardian angels. Matthew 18: 1-5. 10 Jesus, speaking in their defense said, “See […]
We are called to speak and witness in God’s name Luke 10:1-12 What kind of harvest does the Lord want us to reap today for his […]
“Your duty is to go and spread the news of the kingdom of God.” Luke 9:57-62 So many demands that the urgent and the important are […]
Jesus offers the greatest gift possible – peace and friendship with God John 1:47-51 What would you give to see beyond the visible – to “see […]
“Whoever welcomes this child in my name welcomes me..” Luke 9:46-50 Repeatedly, Jesus tries to get his disciples to see that they are called to serve, […]
Lesser mortals, who repented, are storming the gates of heaven while we are left behind. Matthew 21:28-32 It is not on the stroke of midnight or […]
“And all were astounded at the greatness of God……. The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into human hands.” Luke 9:43-45 Like the disciples […]
God is about friendship, love, just being with and staying close. Luke 9: 18 – 22. The gospels remind us, in several places, that Jesus prayed. […]
But Herod said, ‘John? I beheaded him. So who is this I hear such reports about?’ And he was anxious to see him. Luke 9:7-9 “I […]
My mother and my brothers are those who believe. Luke 8:19-21 Throughout the weeks Jesus’ focus was on the Word as seed, light, the power to […]
Go and learn the meaning of these words. Matthew 9:9-13 In a session with my spiritual director I lamented that God was asking me to do […]
Our God never tires of searching far and wide even at the latest hour. Matthew 20: 1-16 At the end of each day our reward is […]
Become the seeds in rich soil Luke 8: 4 – 15 I have suffered two great losses in my life: the death of my grandmother at […]
Missionaries are not moved by their own desires to change the world, they are moved by God to fulfill His will in the world. Luke 8: […]
Only love can transform the human heart.. Luke 7: 36-50 It took me a couple years of teaching to learn that if I wanted the best […]
“Yet Wisdom is justified by all her children” Luke 7:31-35 Jesus is frustrated with the indecision of the Scribes and Pharisees yet praises the tax collectors […]
“And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her…” Luke 7:11-17 Based on one definition, to have compassion means to empathize with someone who […]
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3 13-17 It is […]
Let us remember that forgiveness is the doorway to another life, not only for the one forgiven, but above all for the ONE who forgives. Matthew […]
Guiding another requires the guide to be more advanced, better equipped and have a clearer vision of the road ahead. Luke 6: 39 – 42. Today’s […]
You who are listening… Luke 6:27-38 Today, Jesus commands us to love, do good, bless, pray, give, be compassionate, grant pardon, do not judge or condemn. […]
‘Christians are not celebrities; Jesus warns us to beware of the praise …’ Luke 6: 20-26 2020… Sigh. Barely two weeks have passed, and the world […]
‘Jesus Christ, son of David, son of Abraham’ Matthew 1: 1-16, 18-23 This gospel reading tells us of the genealogy of Jesus, Son of God, and […]
Jesus said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.”And he did so and his hand was restored. Luke 6: 6-11 In today’s Gospel passage Jesus […]
Yet the observation of Sabbath did not take precedence when Mercy demanded. Luke 6:1-5 The Sabbath existed since the creation of all things living, as God […]
Jesus is the bridegroom whose presence calls for celebration and feasting. Luke 5: 33 – 39. In response to the Pharisees and the scribes who complained […]
I pray for obedience and trust. Luke 5: 1 – 11 I wish I could be like Simon. I believe in evidence. I don’t know how […]
She got up and waited on them. Luke 4:38-44 Our gospel reading today points us to several actions of Jesus. He was at the Synagogue. He […]
Desperately needed now more than ever is His example of unconditional love and mercy, inclusivity, care and concern for the other. Luke 4:31-37 More than […]
He slipped through the crowd and walked away. Luke 4: 16 – 30 I recently saw a picture with a tall young man standing in a […]
“Anyone who wants to save his life will lose it; anyone who loses his life for my sake will find it.” Matthew 16: 21-27 “Heaven preserve […]
Christian waiting is alertness, anticipation and being ready to meet the Lord at a moment’s notice. Matthew 25: 1 – 13 Today’s parable is about waiting. No […]
“Stay awake, then, for you do not know on what day your Lord will come”. Matthew 24 : 42-51 It is the wisdom of God that […]
Jesus addresses the scribes and pharisees in today’s gospel reading and points out their hypocrisy and double standards. They portray themselves as holy and devout yet […]
Blind Pharisee! Clean the inside of the cup first so that the outside also may be clean. Matt.23: 23-26 We are in a lockdown again, because […]
Our Archdiocese over the past few years has been emphasizing making disciples, people on mission, called to learn, experience, witness, share the Good News. Philip shows […]
In the face of hostility and anger, love teaches us to turn the other cheek, to say ‘I forgive you’. Matthew 22: 34 – 40 The […]
Many are called but few are chosen. Matthew 22: 1-14 Today’s Gospel passage reflects on being chosen. We are all called by God, but not forced. […]
Harboring these feelings will only affect me. Matthew 20: 1 – 16 In the office where I work there is a saying, “The reward for good […]
As good stewards of our wealth, we parents, teachers and people in authority have to learn the art of ‘letting go’ Matthew 19:23-30 During the early […]
May our treasure be the “communion of the Holy Spirit” that brings joy and satisfies the hungry heart. Matthew 19:16-22 For the young man “eternal life” […]
All His children, good and bad, pure and impure alike may one day return to the Father’s House. Matthew 15: 21-28 Between God’s ‘chosen people’ and […]
He has pulled down princes from their thrones and raised high the lowly. Luke 1:52 Recently I watched the huge trees in my backyard bob and […]
Jesus makes it clear that there is no limit to giving and receiving forgiveness. Matthew 18:21-19:1 Does mercy overlook justice? Justice demands that everyone be given […]
God intended marriage to be a true commitment for life no matter the difficulties that may arise. Matthew 19: 3 – 12 The gospel passage reveals […]
If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. Matthew 18:15-20 Lisa get me so vex! My […]
Unless you change… Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Today’s Gospel passage is a call to action – a call to ‘change’, to ‘become’ and to make yourself […]
‘May we live our lives trying to die to ourselves just a little more each day…’ John 12:24-26 Emotional Intelligence is the current buzz in business […]
Peter was better off to have dared to walk on water and had the opportunity to cry out ‘Lord save me!’ Matthew 14:22-33 When crossing a […]
‘If your faith were the size of a mustard seed…’ Matthew 17: 14-20 Recently a friend of mine who was experiencing some problems asked me to […]
Those who renounce self, take up their cross and follow Jesus will live in God’s promise. Matthew 16: 24 – 28. Today’s passage is a challenge […]
“It is wonderful for us to be here; let us build three tents.” Matthew 17:1-9 The annual two weeks at Liturgy School in those days on […]
It was the emptying of herself that allowed the grace of the Holy Spirit to fill her with Faith. Mathew 15:21-28 I imagine the woman would […]
Thank You for taking pity on me. Matthew 9:35 – 10:1 Thank You Father for taking pity on me. You know I am harassed and helpless. […]
“Lord save Me.” Matthew: 14:22-36 Recently I was interviewing a 73 year old male and he said to me, “Now that I am at this age, […]
Only with sacrifice and compassion, in communion and solidarity will the bread of life be broken and shared by ALL. Matthew 14: 13-21 As every disciple […]
John’s disciples came and took the body and buried it; then they went off to tell Jesus. Matthew 14: 1-12 She was given the head of […]
God comes to us in unexpected ways. Matthew 13: 54 – 58 Jesus made such an impression on the people of his hometown they were amazed […]
It is not the frightening prospect of weeping and grinding of teeth on that final shore that should influence life’s choices. Matthew 13: 47-52 The dragnet […]
“… Martha, Martha, he said ‘you worry and fret about so many things, and yet few are needed, indeed only one. It is Mary who has […]
Reaping what we sow in this life Matthew 13:36-43 Are you quick to judge the faults of others? Jesus’ parable teaches us patience lest we judge […]
“Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the […]
When God Himself can’t come, He always sends someone to unwrap before our eyes the many gifts He scatters along the way. Matthew 13: 44-52 Not […]
“… whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave, …” Matthew 20:28 […]
Jesus is giving everyone a chance to hear and bear fruit. Matthew 13: 18 – 23. Today’s parable is Jesus’ explanation of ‘The parable of the […]
We have to be creative in our communication and teaching methods Matthew 13:10-17 The social teachings of the Church offer us many approaches to be effective […]
Your God is reaching out and He wants you to go to families and tell them He lives and is risen from the dead. John 20:1-2; […]
Who is my mother? Who are my brothers? Matthew 12:46-50 Jesus asked these questions which are at the core of Christian living. It is easy to […]
What more must I do? Matthew 12: 38 – 42 As I am meditating, I find myself guilty of being like the Pharisees, asking for a […]
“Many followed him and he cured them all.” Matthew 12: 14-21 Today’s gospel passage tells me about the person of Jesus. He knew himself and never […]
Mercy is both canceling the punishment due for an offence and lifting up someone who is down. Matthew 12: 1 – 8. Today’s gospel speaks to […]
Weariness weakens the soul, and a soul that is weak can’t give life to the body, can’t give light to the eyes, can’t give hope to […]
‘I bless you Father of heaven and earth for hiding these things from the wise and learned and revealing them to mere children.’ Matthew 11:25-27 Reflecting […]
And thou Capharnaum, shalt thou be exalted up to heaven? Matthew 11: 20-24 In this Sunday’s Gospel we heard Jesus, on the beach of Galilee, give […]
I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. Matthew 10: 34 – 11:1 While the Black Lives Matter movement was taking wings all over […]
Do not be afraid of them…. Matthew 10:26-33 Jesus says do not be afraid of people who attack us and come against us. Often they come […]
The attitude with which missionaries must go out, is not in fear and suspicion but with trust in the God who sends them out. Matthew 10: […]
‘Jesus desires that we share the gifts and graces we receive with others…and charity begins at home.’ Matthew 10:7-15 Today’s Gospel presents ‘The Commissioning Part 2.’ […]
‘The kingdom of heaven is close at hand’ Matthew 10: 1-7 We notice in this passage in Matthew that Jesus is choosing his twelve disciples who […]
Clearly, here and now there is dire need for shepherds and labourers in the vineyard who will not only address spiritual needs but alleviate social ills. […]
Jesus gave hope where there seemed to be no human cause for it because his hope was directed to God. Matthew 9:18-26 Do you take your […]
I am becoming a new person. Matthew 9: 14-17 I was not able to attend Mass in a Church building for many months due to COVID […]
Thomas was not on that occasion in the one place that could have nurtured and given life to his personal faith, which was the community. John […]
“Courage child, your sins are forgiven” Matthew 9:1-8 This experience of Jesus with the Scribes and Pharisees remind me of the ongoing question of many Non-Catholics […]
They asked to be sent into the pigs and so they were, only to perish with them. Matthew 8 : 28-34 In this reading Jesus comes […]
“Save us Lord! We are going down.” Matthew 8: 23-27 Whenever I receive an email from my niece, her signature, “Smooth seas don’t make skillful sailors” […]
You are the Christ, he said “the Son of the Living God”. Matthew 16: 13 – 19 Truthfully, what answer would you have proffered? Many of […]
The disciple’s journey begins with an answer that comes from deep within Matthew 10: 37-42 It’s not who you are or where you are coming from; […]
“Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; but only speak the word, and my servant will be healed” Matthew 8:5-17 My […]
Like Jesus, disciples must have the courage to show love and do the right thing when the time comes. Matthew 8: 1 – 4. Jesus completed […]
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is […]
He asked for a tablet and wrote, “His name is John.” Luke 1:57-66,80 I know a woman who wanted to call her son “Emmanuel” in memory […]
The church retained its employees taking the narrow road of life-giving policies. Matthew 7:6, 12-14 The time of COVID lockdown revealed many holy treasures we have […]
What does the Lord see? Matthew 7:1-5 Daily before us are the words: Racism, Racial inequality, Violence, Oppression. The world is deeply pained and is responding. […]
Let our voices be heard from the housetops telling everyone of life’s greatest treasure: God’s love for us, a love that lasts forever. Matthew 10: 26-33 Sometimes, Jesus reminds […]
“They went to look for him” Luke 2:41 – 52 When do we look for Jesus? Many times we do when we are in need of […]
“Come to me all you who labour and are over- burdened.” Matthew 11: 25 – 30. Jesus thanked the Father for hiding ‘these things’ from the […]
Your will be done. Matthew 6: 7 – 15 The ‘Our Father’ is my favourite prayer. It covers everything from daily needs, obedience to God’s will, […]
“The Father who sees all that is done in secret will reward you.” Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 A lot of what we do is usually influenced by […]
Love your hater for 8.46 minutes and beyond. Matthew 5: 43- 48 Oh for the prayer of loving kindness! Pray with compassion and tender loving care […]
‘If anyone hits you on the right cheek offer him the other as well.’ Matthew 5:38-42 In Today’s Gospel passage, Jesus commands us to ‘offer no […]
Neither shall you swear by your head, because you cannot make one hair white or black. Matthew 5:33-37 Today’s Gospel passage continues Matthew’s great Sermon on […]
Love that is genuine and sincere shows respect. Matthew 5: 27 – 32. The word for today is challenge. Jesus challenges us to see purity and […]
This is the bread that came down from heaven, not like that which your ancestors ate John 6:51-58 The great lockdown of 2020 redefines Church, God […]
Be touched, keep and teach… Matthew 5:17-19 Today’s Gospel invites us to appreciate that change is not necessarily an abandonment of our past or how we […]
‘There is no contradiction here; it is a matter of motivation.’ Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus tells his disciples “your light must shine in the sight of men, […]
This is what he taught them’ Matthew 5: 1-12 This passage in Matthew is what is popularly known as The Beatitudes and can be considered the […]
“God is Family” John 3: 16-18 Journeying through the dark, Nicodemus came to Jesus, on a path from disbelief to life’s saving truth. We all follow […]
‘She in her poverty has put in everything she possessed, all she had to live on.’ Mark 12:38-44 They are not as uncommon as we sometimes […]
Jesus is more than a descendant of David; He is Lord and Saviour. Mark 12: 35 – 37. As Jesus drew closer to the end of […]
‘You are not far from the kingdom of God.’ Mark 12: 28-34 Jesus said the man was not far from the Kingdom because he realized that […]
Some people feel they are smart. Mark 12 :18 – 27 Some people feel they are smart. They do not have a full understanding of a […]
‘Give back to Caesar what belongs to Caesar-and to God what belongs to God’. Mark 12:13-17 There are those who say that Christians should not be […]
Then to the disciple he said, ‘ This is your mother’. John 19:25-34 Being at someone’s bedside as they are dying is never a nice experience. […]
” I do not ask that you take them out of the world but that you keep them from the Evil One.” John 16:11-19 In today’s […]
The disciple’s assurance is God who endures beyond these fleeting things. John 16: 20 – 23. Today Jesus compares the enticement of the world with the […]
Do you know the joy of the Lord? John 16:16-20 How does “weeping” and “rejoicing” go together? Jesus contrasts present sorrows with the future glory to […]
I pray I will always have the strength to do what God wants of me. John 16: 12 – 15 I remember studying Freud forty years […]
“It is for your own good that I am going.” John 16: 5-11 Saying goodbye is not ever easy; we often do not want others to […]
The gift of the Spirit is for you to quietly fulfil your purpose amidst the difficult times. John 15:26-16:4 You have received the gift of the […]
Those who love Jesus receive in return not only ‘his life’, but the Father’s unmeasured Love as well. John 14: 15-21 Love breeds loyalty, and like […]
‘If you belonged to the world, the world would love its own.’ John 15:18-21 They killed Jesus, choosing Barrabas instead of Him, because of what He […]
Love would simply be a motive for us to reach out, to go beyond the limits and even if it comes to it, give our lives […]
“As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you.” John 15:9-17 One of the sad consequences of the ‘Coronavirus lockdown’ has been a spike […]
“I am the vine; you are the branches.” John 15: 1- 8 One day I was walking down St Vincent Street when I saw a parishioner […]
My own peace I give you …. John 14:27-31 Jesus’ use of the word ‘bequeath’ signals that He is giving us a gift that is precious […]
‘If anyone loves me he will keep my word’ John 14:21-26 Obedience is hard for humans, especially Trinidadians it seems, a fact on woeful display during […]
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God still and trust in me.” John 14: 1 – 6. This passage reflects the love and […]
“I have come as light into the world so that everyone who believes in me should not remain in the darkness”. John 12:44-50 Faith is the […]
I am the living bread which has come down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live for ever. John 6:44-51 “We need real food, […]
The God who walked alongside sits with us at table, a companion and friend; where hope returns and new journeys begin. Luke 24: 13-35 Without Jerusalem, […]
He who is born of the earth is earthly himself. John 3:31-36 At this time we have a great opportunity to reflect on the way we […]
And they went out and proclaimed the good news everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by the signs that accompanied it. […]
When we have Jesus in our lives, even though we may be in a lonely, deserted place, we have more than enough to sustain us. John […]
Who will believe? John 3:16-21 The world signifies all of humanity, the universe, earth. Today the world is in chaos. Why? The Word today says “God […]
The Son of Man must be lifted up as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert. John 3:7-16 We are celebrating Easter, the risen Christ, […]
My secret love affair with Jesus. John 3 :1 -8 Nicodemus was attracted to Jesus and went to Him in secret. Like Nicodemus, I know Jesus […]
Through His suffering and death, God’s gifts of reconciliation, of peace and new life, were given to all. John 20: 19-31 Few Gospel passages describe more […]
Every time Jesus appeared to them, he gave them a comforting word. John 21: 1 – 14. The post-resurrection stories have one thing in common, […]
They are secure in their houses, gathered around a little light, where love lives and communion happens. Luke 24:35-48 While you walk, even with the […]
“If My people that are called by My name will humble themselves…I will hear from Heaven and heal their land” John 12: 1 -11 Mary lowered […]
Do you pray with confidence in the words Jesus gave us to pray: Do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil? Matthew 26:14-25 Why […]
It is better for one man to die for the people John 11: 45 – 56 Today’s gospel introduces one of the main focuses for Lent, […]
Why did the religious authorities reject Jesus’s offer of freedom, forgiveness, and new life in the kingdom of God? John 8:31-42 Do you know the joy, […]
More scandalous than their accusations of blasphemy was their inability to recognise good works and celebrate them. John 10: 31 – 42. The Jews wanted to […]
If anyone keeps my word, he will never experience death John 8:51-59 These words “if anyone keeps my word, he will never experience death”, was quite […]
“As Jesus spoke like this many believed in him”. John 8:21-30 Today’s gospel is unequivocally apparent as the world is besieged by COVID-19 a global pandemic […]
Jesus pointed out the chief thing which her case required: the necessity of immediate breaking off from her sin. John 8: 1-11 In this passage we […]
In this moment of worldwide darkness and death, may His promise awaken belief, restore hope, bring the weak and fallen to their feet again. John 11: […]
Jesus had to preserve his life for the day when he would give glory to God through his death on the cross. John 7: 1-2, 10, […]
“There is another who testifies in my favour, and I know that his testimony about me is true.” John 5: 31-47 In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus addresses […]
“Behold I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Luke 1:26-38 Today we interrupt Lent’s strictness to […]
Neighbours call out to each other in this time of isolation and are rallying together. John 5:1-3,5-16 Many people live with ailments, physical and spiritual, for […]
Today the challenge is for us to examine our response to God: our obedience, our prayer, our faith, our love of neighbour. John 4:43-54 Like the […]
Those who humble themselves will be exalted. Luke 18:9-14 Learning is a humbling activity. If our cup is full we cannot take any more. We need […]
Genuine, wholehearted love of God inevitably leads to love for our neighbour. Mark 12: 28-34 When the scribe asked Jesus to name the greatest commandment he […]
I love to spend time in Churches outside of Mass time. Luke 2:41 – 51 I love to spend time in Church outside of Mass time. […]
“But the man who keeps them and teaches them will be considered great in the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5: 17-19 Almost all the things that […]
The burden of unforgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 Not forgiving is a heavy burden to carry. It may not be that you don’t want to; it is that […]