Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 3 February 2019   “No prophet is ever accepted in his own country.”   Introduction   When Jesus returned to his home town, the people were astonished at the gracious words that he spoke.  We gather today to be nourished by the life-giving words of the same Jesus and to […]

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 27 January 2019   “This text is being fulfilled today even as you listen.”   Introduction   Today we hear Christ proclaim “good news to the poor,” and celebrate the new law that he gave us.  It unites us with him, and inspires us to work for God’s kingdom of […]

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 20 January 2019   “The steward tasted the water, and it had turned into wine.”   Introduction   In today’s Gospel, Jesus turns water into wine, and it is not the only transformation that takes place: sadness is turned into joy, and need into abundance.  We, too, are invited to […]

The Baptism of the Lord 13 January 2019   “You are my Son, the Beloved; my favour rests on you.”   Introduction   On this feast of the Baptism of the Lord, we renew the promises we made at our own baptism: that we will be the Lord’s loyal followers and be generous with our […]