Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 October 2017 “Tax collectors and prostitutes are making their way into the kingdom of God before you.” Introduction A rather alarming extract from Matthew’s Gospel is presented to us today to mediate on; namely the fact that tax collectors and prostitutes may be entering heaven before us. Today’s Readings […]

Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 24 September 2017 “Why be envious because I am generous?” Introduction God is generous in showing mercy to the whole of humanity. Today we give praise and thanks for such immense love revealed to us in Jesus. Today’s Readings First Reading: Isaiah 55:6-9 We are not to hesitate in turning […]

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 17 September 2017 “Were you not bound, then, to have pity on your fellow servant just as I had pity on you?” Introduction As we gather today to celebrate the mercy and generosity of our God, let us nurture compassion and reconciliation in our own lives. Today’s Readings First Reading: […]

Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 10 September 2017 “Where two or three meet in my name, I shall be with them.” Introduction Our God is a God of justice and mercy. We seek God’s face and desire God’s presence among us in our parish community and in our homes. Today’s Readings First Reading: Ezekiel 33:7-9 […]

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 3 September 2017 “If anyone wants to be a follower of mine, let him…take up his cross and follow me.” Introduction Our minds need to be renewed by God’s grace; then we can begin to understand the significance of the cross of Christ and of our own cross, too. Today’s […]