Epiphany of the Lord 5 January 2020   “All nations shall serve him.”   Introduction   Today we celebrate the revealing of God’s plan to the Gentile nations: the magi represent those non-Jewish peoples who accept the Gospel of Jesus, and with the magi we can give thanks that we have been included in the […]

Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 29 December 2019   “Joseph got up and, taking the child and his mother with him, left that night for Egypt.”   Introduction   The feast of the Holy Family invites us to eavesdrop into the life of the Holy Family and to learn from their life of […]

Fourth Sunday of Advent 22 December 2019   “God-is-with-us.”   Introduction   We come together as the people of God, knowing that God is with us and walks with us through life.  With a deep sense of trust, we gather to offer our thanks and praise to the Lord.   Today’s Readings   First Reading: […]

Third Sunday of Advent 15 December 2019   “Happy is the one who does not lose faith in me.”   Introduction   John the Baptist again takes centre stage, but in a different mood from last week.  In prison, he wants to know if Jesus is the one they are awaiting.  Jesus’ answer is enigmatic.  […]

Second Sunday of Advent 8 December 2019   “Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.”   Introduction   Today’s readings speak to us of the peace we may expect with the coming of God’s kingdom.  And yet there is also an undertone of violence and retribution in the call for our repentance […]

First Sunday of Advent 1 December 2019   “You do not know the day.”   Introduction   At the beginning of the Advent season, we consider the coming of the Lord at the end of time.  This is because Advent is the experience of all the year round.  Every time we pray in the Lord’s […]

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 24 November 2019   “If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself.”   Introduction   As we com to this last Sunday of the Church’s year, we celebrate the universal kingship of Our Lord Jesus Christ, who reigns in the hearts of all who place […]

Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 17 November 2019   “Your endurance will win you your lives.”   Introduction   Jesus will at the last conquer and destroy all evil.  His faithful people, even if they may suffer, will never be abandoned by the one who will come in glory and infinite majesty.   Today’s Readings […]

Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 10 November 2019   “Children of the resurrection.”   Introduction   The end of the Church’s liturgical year is in sight, and we are being invited to think about the ultimate reality of what lies beyond and where our lives are leading.   Today’s Readings   First Reading: 2 Maccabees […]

Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 3 November 2019   “Today salvation has come to this house.”   Introduction   What do we want to change in our life?  Maybe Jesus can bring us salvation as he did to Zacchaeus.   Today’s Readings   First Reading: Wisdom 11:22-12:2   The Lord maintains the whole of creation […]