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, […]