Remembering St Jane Frances de ChantalAug 12, 2024
Today's Gospel from Matthew 17:22-27 begins with Jesus telling his disciples that he will be put to death but will rise again on the third day. Read more
The example of the Canaanite womanAug 07, 2024
The Canaanite woman is the central person in today's gospel from Matthew 15:21-28. She is very anxious for her daughter to be healed and is bold and persistent, asking for Jesus to help her because she believed that he had the power to cure her daughter. Read more
Having ears to listen to the prophetAug 02, 2024
The prophet Jeremiah received a very strong message to preach in the name of the Lord. He was told, ''You must speak all the words that I have commanded you to the people who come to worship in the Temple. Read more
Clay in the hands of GodAug 01, 2024
Where do you go to pray? Although our Columban seminary in Sydney had a church and chapels down in the crypt, I would often wander down into the bush to pray. Read more
Remembering St Peter ChrysologusJul 30, 2024
Today we remember St Peter Chysologus (380-450) who, in about 433, became bishop of Ravenna, a town in northern Italy which is situated on the east coast and lies on the road from Rome to Venice. He was given the name Chrysologus which means “golden-tongued” because of his homilies. Read more
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