Unity and friendshipOct 16, 2023
Although it may not seem obvious at first sight, I can see a connection between today's gospel from Luke 11:29-32 and yesterday's Sunday gospel. Read more
Ask and you shall receiveOct 12, 2023
Today's gospel text from Luke 11:5-13 is a familiar one. It begins with Jesus telling his disciples the story about how, if one of them goes to a friend to seek food in the middle of the night, the friend will eventually respond if one is persistent enough Read more
"Lord, teach us to pray."Oct 11, 2023
The readings of today and yesterday teach us a lot about prayer. Today we hear how Jonah is frustrated because he was reluctant to carry out his mission so in his conversation with the Lord he pours out all his angry feelings. Read more
Remember Jonah and his walk through NinevehOct 10, 2023
During the past couple of weeks, we have been listening to readings from Nehemiah and Haggai where we hear about the Jewish people, having returned from Exile, being caught up in the task of rebuilding the Temple. Read more
The sin of comfortable indifferenceOct 06, 2023
In today's gospel (Luke 10:13-16), Jesus expresses his sadness that the miracles that he had done in Chorazin and Bethsaida had not caused the people there to change their ways. Read more
Feast of St Francis of Assisi - Praise GodOct 04, 2023
Today is a very important day in the life of the Church. First of all it is the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, the beloved saint of nature and of the poor. Read more
Jesus commences his journey to JerusalemOct 03, 2023
Today’s gospel text from Luke 9:51-56 begins, “As the time drew near for him to be taken up …” This is how this journey section of Jesus’ story, as told by Luke, commences Read more
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