Finding the words to sayMay 15, 2025
It is hard to imagine how difficult it would have been for the early Christian missionaries and teachers to talk about their faith and about who Jesus is and what he achieved through his death and resurrection Read more
Remembering St MatthiasMay 14, 2025
Matthias is a big name in our family. My Polish great grandfather, his son, my grandfather and two cousins were named Matthias so as today is the feast of St Matthias, I am interested to find out more about him. Read more
The impact of the Antioch experienceMay 13, 2025
This passage from today’s first reading, Acts 11:19-26, tells of how the elders in Jerusalem sent Barnabas to Antioch where the Christian community had begun to attract a large number of non-Jewish people or “Greeks” and “Gentiles” as they were called. Read more
May Pope Leo XIV be a good shepherdMay 12, 2025
Although yesterday was Good Shepherd Sunday, today's gospel is John's principal treatment of Jesus as the Good Shepherd.(John 10:11-18) Jesus says, ''I am the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep. I know my own and they know me. Read more
What are the signs of Jesus' presence in our lives?May 05, 2025
There is a word that stands out in both readings today, the word signs. In the first reading from Acts 6:8-15 we are told that the deacon Stephen was filled with grace and power and began to work miracles and great signs among the people Read more
Saint Joseph the WorkerMay 01, 2025
The passage from today's gospel, Matthew 13:54-58, reminds me of how church services tend to be places where we look around and see who's there. "I wonder what she's doing here?" Read more
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