Celebrating the Holy Name of MarySep 12, 2025
If I were asked what I think is the most common failing that we all have, I would say it is what Jesus talks about in today's gospel. Read more
Remembering the murder of Saint John the BaptistAug 29, 2025
Today we remember the murder of Saint John the Baptist. At that time the ruling Herodian class had many complicated marriage entanglements and one notable one was that the ruling king, Herod, had seduced and married his brother's wife. Read more
Gentle correctionAug 13, 2025
Chapter 18 of Matthew's gospel is a collection of different teachings of Jesus and verses 15-20 which we read today concern correcting a member of the family or community who is doing something wrong. Read more
Spending time on the mountainAug 06, 2025
Today in the gospel from Luke 9:28-36, we hear of a very important event in the life of Jesus.He had just announced his death and resurrection to the apostles now he went up the mountain to pray to his Father about it. Read more
The importance of doubts in our spiritual lifeAug 05, 2025
Doubts are natural and inevitable in our prayer life, our conversations with God and with Jesus. This comes home to me as I read today's gospel from Matthew 14:22-36. Read more
Remembering St John VianneyAug 04, 2025
Today in the first reading from the book of Numbers we hear the people in the desert complaining because they only had manna to eat. In the gospel, the multitude that had come to listen to Jesus were also hungry. Read more
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