Third Sunday of Lent 28 February 2016   “And the Lord said, ‘Yes, I am well aware of their sufferings.’”   Introduction   The ever-present and extremely difficult question of the suffering of innocent people is at the heart of today’s Gospel. Jesus makes it plain that personal tragedy is never God’s punishment for sin. […]

Second Sunday of Lent 21 February 2016   “This is my Son, the Chosen One. Listen to Him.”   Introduction   The mysteries of life surround us. If we live by faith, love, the greatest of all mysteries, is the bright cloud that keeps us safe; for, without faith, life is a darkness.   Today’s […]

First Sunday of Lent 14 February 2016   “If you are the Son of God…”   Introduction   Like the people of Israel, we gather to remember that we are God’s chosen people and to offer thanks for the many blessings we have received from the Lord our God.   Today’s Readings   First Reading: […]

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7 February 2016   “Leave me, Lord; I am a sinful man.”   Introduction   Jesus lived, died and was raised to life again. This is the powerful truth on which we base our lives.   Today’s Readings   First Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8   The vision of God convinces the […]