Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 29 September 2019   “They will not be convinced even if someone should rise from the dead.”   Introduction   Today’s readings are not for the faint-hearted; they tell us that faith is of little value unless it is reflected in the way we live our lives.   Today’s Readings […]

Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 22 September 2019   “How much do you owe my master?”   Introduction   The parables of the Gospels, especially Luke, are often parables of entrustment, but God has entrusted to us not just the good things of this world, but Christ his Son, through whom we are to redeem […]

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 15 September 2019   “This son of mine…….was lost and is found.”   Introduction   Today Jesus tells us three stories of things lost to their rightful owners: a lost sheep, a lost coin, a lost son.  And so he invites us to return to our rightful master, our heavenly […]

Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8 September 2019   “None of you can be my disciple unless you gives up all your possessions.”   Introduction   As Christians baptized into Christ’s body, we are all his disciples.  As we gather today to learn again what it means to follow Jesus, let us open our hearts […]

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 September 2019   “Repayment will be made to you when the virtuous rise again.”   Introduction   The Gospel of the kingdom perfects some human customs and challenges others.  Jesus challenges our prejudices about rank and honour, and reminds us that God is no respecter of persons.   Today’s […]

Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8 September 2019   “None of you can be my disciple unless you gives up all your possessions.”   Introduction   As Christians baptized into Christ’s body, we are all his disciples.  As we gather today to learn again what it means to follow Jesus, let us open our hearts […]