What is the first of all the commandments?Mar 28, 2025
Recently in the gospels we have seen how it was the scribes who made hundreds of insignificant interpretations of the Law which were making the life of the people difficult beyond measure. Read more
Concentrating on the central teachings of JesusMar 26, 2025
At first sight, today's gospel could be considered to be the most astonishing words spoken by Jesus. He said that he has not come to abolish the Law or the Prophets but to fulfil them Read more
Separating the sheep from the goatsMar 10, 2025
Today's gospel is the well-known final judgment from Matthew 25:31-46. The thought of having to face a judgment at the end of our life is not a pleasant one. Read more
Views on fastingMar 07, 2025
Fasting is considered to be one of the key Lenten practices, so today's readings are important as Isaias and Jesus himself give us their views on fasting. Read more
Two women who drew the best out of JesusFeb 13, 2025
In the gospel of Mark it is women who draw out the best from Jesus. You remember the story about the woman suffering from a haemorrhage found in Mark 5:21-43. Read more
"For whenever I am weak, then I am strong"Feb 12, 2025
As we try to follow Jesus and develop our spiritual life, we are often frustrated when we seem to take a step forward and then fall back into committing the same errors and faults. Read more
Let’s be honestFeb 11, 2025
Today’s first reading is the concluding section of the first story of creation found in the book of Genesis 1:20-2:4. In this story the writer continues to stress the goodness and fruitfulness of creation. Read more
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