Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4 February 2018   “He cured many who were suffering from diseases of one kind or another!”   Introduction   Our world is marked by so much suffering.  Christ comes to give us hope through the power of his healing touch.   Today’s Readings   First Reading: Job 7:1-4, 6-7 […]

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 28 January 2018   “Be quiet!  Come out of him!”   Introduction   Jesus of Nazareth is the Holy One of God.  As he begins his preaching, people recognize something new, something unique and powerful.   Today’s Readings   First Reading: Deuteronomy 18:15-20   God will send a prophet who […]

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 21 January 2018   “Follow me.”   Introduction   Today we learn that we are called to be prepared to repent and reorient our lives towards following Jesus and bringing the Good News into the world.   Today’s Readings   First Reading: Jonah 3:1-5, 10   Jonah is asked by […]

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 14 January 2018 “Come and see.” Introduction Today’s readings are centred on God’s call and our response. Today’s Readings First Reading: 1 Samuel 3:3-10, 19 After being called four times by God, the boy Samuel understands who it is and responds: “Speak, Lord, your servant is listening.” Second Reading: 1 […]

The Epiphany of the Lord 7 January 2018 “The sight of the star filled them with delight.” Introduction The wise men went in search of the light of the world, realizing as they travelled that it was God, the maker of the stars, who was actually leading them by the light of the star. Today’s […]