“The messiah is among you”Nov 13, 2025
Today’s readings about the qualities of wisdom as found in the book of Wisdom 7:22-8:1 and the gospel reading from Luke 17:20-25 about Jesus telling the Pharisees that “the Kingdom of God is among you” remind me of an old story about a monastery that had fallen on hard times. Read more
Caring for the most needyNov 12, 2025
Today we hear the well known story of Jesus curing the ten lepers from Luke's gospel 17:11-17. We know how the ten were cured but only one, a Samaritan, returned to thank Jesus. Read more
Remembering St Martin of ToursNov 11, 2025
Without the first two verses, which are the final two verses of chapter 2, today’s first reading from Wisdom 2:23-3:9 is regularly used at funeral services. Read more
Living out our faith to the fullestNov 07, 2025
Today's gospel from Luke 16:1-8 is puzzling even shocking for it is all about an unjust steward who is held up as an example for us. He was denounced for being wasteful with his master's goods. Read more
A thanksgiving ceremonyNov 05, 2025
On Saturday, we had a thanksgiving ceremony for a couple who were celebrating 25 years of marriage. Over 30 members of the Philippine community were present singing and praying at the joyful event. Read more
How to build up communityNov 04, 2025
In this part of his letter to the Romans (12:5-16), which is our first reading for today, Paul offers some good practical advice about how to live up to our faith in Jesus Read more
Bear with me – this is a little heavy but very importantOct 16, 2025
In today’s first reading from his letter to the Romans 3:21-30, Paul says something that has aroused controversy in recent church history. “A person is justified by faith and not by doing something the Law tells him to do.” Read more
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