Feast of St Joseph, husband of MaryMar 19, 2024
Reflecting upon what we know about Joseph by the light of today's readings, there are a number of key virtues that come to mind. First of all, respect. Joseph held his wife in very high regard. Read more
Waters that are not so life-givingMar 12, 2024
As I was reading the story in today’s reading from Ezekiel 47:1-9,12, about the angel making the prophet wade across the river and how he measured off a section which came to the prophet’s ankles and then his knees and then his waist and then to the point where the prophet could go no further, I couldn’t… Read more
A new heaven and a new earthMar 11, 2024
Today we hear how Isaiah announces that the Lord is creating a new heaven and a new earth in place of a sorrowful past. (Isaiah 65:17-21) His words remind me of a hymn that we often sang in Brazil. Read more
"Which is the first of the commandments?"Mar 08, 2024
Today in the liturgy we hear two wonderful readings that balance each other perfectly. Hosea tells us that it is God who begins his relationship with us. ''I will love them with all my heart. Read more
"Harden not your hearts"Mar 07, 2024
I like the response to today's psalm which goes, "If today you hear God's voice, harden not your hearts." (Psalm 95:7-8) This is about listening and remaining open. Read more
Teaching the message of loveMar 06, 2024
The Pharisees often criticized Jesus and his disciples accusing them of not obeying the Law. They especially attacked Jesus for healing on the Sabbath. In today's gospel from Matthew 5:17-19, Jesus explains his position. ''I have not come to abolish the law or the prophets, but to bring them to perfection.'' Read more
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