The Epiphany of the Lord 6 January 2019   “We saw his star as it rose and have come to do him homage.”   Introduction   The Christ child has come into the world, not just for his own people, but for all people of all time.   Today’s Readings   First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6 […]

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph 30 December 2018   “They found him in the Temple, sitting among the doctors, listening to them, and asking them questions.”   Introduction   Our liturgy today encourages us to think about how we might grow in our faith and what help we might seek to deepen […]

Fourth Sunday of Advent 23 December 2018   “The child in my womb leapt for joy.”   Introduction   The final Sunday of Advent each year is the only one on which the Gospel explicitly refers to the birth of the one whose birth we celebrate at Christmas.  Today, that proclamation takes place in the […]

Third Sunday of Advent 16 December 2018   “There were many things he said to exhort the people and to announce the Good News to them.”   Introduction   John the Baptist calls us to repent and to prepare for the coming of Christ by examining how we use our money and possessions.   Today’s […]

Second Sunday of Advent 9 December 2018   “Prepare a way for the Lord.”   Introduction   Perhaps it is because St. Luke travelled so much with St. Paul that he speaks so much about journeys in his Gospel.  His Gospel is the story of Jesus making his way to Jerusalem.  From there, in his […]

First Sunday of Advent 2 December 2018   “Stay awake, praying at all times for the strength to survive all that is going to happen.”   Introduction   We may think of Advent as a time of light-hearted celebration as we get ready for Christmas, but today’s liturgy looks at it in a very different […]

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 25 November 2018   “My kingdom is not of this world.”   Introduction   The celebration of Christ the King invites us to place Christ at the centre of our lives and follow the example of Jesus the servant king in our attitudes and actions.   Today’s […]

Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 18 November 2018   “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.”   Introduction   In the darkness of this world, faith, hope and love shine like bright stars.  The Lord is our light, and his words shall never pass away.   Today’s Readings   […]

Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 11 November 2018   “The jar of meal was not spent, nor the jug of oil emptied.”   Introduction   The example of the generosity of the poor widow is the benchmark for the followers of Jesus.   Today’s Readings   First Reading: 1 Kings 17:10-16   God rewards the […]

Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 4 November 2018   “Which is the first of all the commandments?.”   Introduction   What is the first commandment of God’s Law?  To love God with all our heat and soul, mind and strength, and to love our neighbour as ourselves.  Let us be mindful during this Mass that […]