Remembering Marcelling ChampagnatJun 06, 2024
The way in which the scribe in today's gospel from Mark 12:28-34 approached Jesus shows that he is one who received a good education, an education that not only passed on proper knowledge but also good manners. Read more
The Sadducees question Jesus about the ResurrectionJun 05, 2024
In today's gospel (Mark 12:18-27), we hear how a group of Sadducees came to question Jesus about the resurrection. The Sadducees were members of rich families belonging to the elite of Jerusalem Read more
Of course God ExistsMay 29, 2024
When an atheist scoffed at an old man's religious beliefs saying that God does not exist, Harold replied saying, ''Of course God exists, I was talking to him this morning!'' Read more
Finding life and love here and now and in the futureMay 28, 2024
In today’s reading from 1 Peter 1:10-16, the writer tells us that the ancient prophets searched hard for salvation or eternal life. They saw that this salvation would come through the sufferings of the anointed of God. Read more
"What must I do to inherit eternal life?"May 27, 2024
Today we can see a great contrast between the first reading and the gospel. In 1 Peter 1:3-9, the writer tells us with great enthusiasm that by raising Jesus from the dead, the Father has given us a new birth. Read more
Remembering St Cristobal Magallanes JaraMay 21, 2024
Today we remember a Mexican priest, Fr Christopher Magallanes, who was executed without trial during what was known as the Cristero Rebellion that took place in central Mexico from 1926-1929. Read more