Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph 31 December 2017 “The child grew to maturity, and he was filled with wisdom.” Introduction Eternal life is a shared life, and we are called to prepare for that. The family, a place of natural sharing, becomes, by grace, a place of supernatural sharing, where there begins the […]
Fourth Sunday of Advent 24 December 2017 “Let what you have said be done to me.” Introduction Jesus will be born into the House of David, the fulfilment of all that the prophets have foretold. Yet his Good News will be not only for the people of Israel but for everyone. Today’s Readings First Reading: […]
Third Sunday of Advent 17 December 2017 “He was not the light, only a witness to speak for the light.” Introduction Joy is one of the signs of God’s kingdom; the coming of Christ brings that joy to save and refresh us in body and soul. Today’s Readings First Reading: Isaiah 61:1-1, 10-11 The prophet […]
Second Sunday of Advent 10 December 2017 “Prepare a way for the Lord.” Introduction The Good News about Jesus Christ the Son of God is what draws us here today. We gather to give thanks for the healing and salvation that the Lord our God offers us in Jesus. Today’s Readings First Reading: Isaiah […]
First Sunday of Advent 3 December 2017 “Be on your guard, stay awake, because you never know when the time will come.” Introduction In Advent we look forward to the coming of Jesus and prepare our hearts by faith to meet him. Today’s Readings First Reading: Isaiah 63:16-17, 64:1, 3-8 The prophet proclaims the Lord […]
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 26 November 2017 “In so far as you did this to one of the least of these…you did it to me.” Introduction Christ’s kingdom is not like the kingdoms of this world. It is a kingdom of love and service, where, like good shepherds, we look out […]
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 19 November 2017 “Come and join in your master’s happiness.” Introduction Does God make unnecessary demands on us? A famous parable from near the end of Jesus’ ministry tells us that we are asked to do no more than use what we have been given. Today’s Readings First Reading: Proverbs […]
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 12 November 2017 “Stay awake.” Introduction We gather today in response to God’s call to us. The Lord invites us to stay awake and make ourselves ready for the banquet of eternal life. Today’s Readings First Reading: Wisdom 6:12-16 God’s wisdom is not distant, but reveals herself to those who […]
Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 5 November 2017 “God’s message and not some human thinking” Introduction God is the Father of all. Believing this, we live our lives in love for one another through the grace of Jesus our Lord. Today’s Readings First Reading: Malachi 1:14-2:2, 8-10 A warning is sounded for all in authority, […]
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 29 October 2017 “Which is the greatest commandment of the Law?” Introduction What a difference it would make in the world if all Christians were faithful to their baptismal calling. Let us pray today that our lives may give witness to the new world that Jesus came to establish, the […]