Tribute to our Guardian AngelsOct 02, 2023
When I first entered Holy Name seminary in Christchurch, I felt that I had arrived in a different world with practices and observances that were strange to me. Read more
Thank God for messengers - Feast of the ArchangelsSep 29, 2023
Today we celebrate the feast of the Archangels, Michael, Raphael and Gabriel. The word ''angel'' means messenger and we are most familiar with the gospel story of Gabriel coming to announce to Mary that she was chosen to be the mother of Jesus. Read more
Remembering St Lorenzo Ruiz of ManilaSep 28, 2023
People who claim authority have fascination with genuine power and influence. This probably comes from a sense of insecurity and envy. Read more
"Where there is darkness, light ..."Sep 25, 2023
Last night the mother of a refugee family rang me to say that because she had been unable to pay the light bill the electricity had been cut off. Read more
The women who accompanied JesusSep 22, 2023
In today's readings it noteworthy to see how the advice that Paul in giving to Timothy had already been put into practice by the followers of Jesus. Read more
Reflecting upon the call of Matthew in today’s gospel from Matthew 9:9-13Sep 21, 2023
Talk about provocative. Jesus calling Matthew to follow him! A tax-collector, one who worked for the colonial masters, the Romans, who exercised brutal rule over the Jews and demanded that the very people whom they were oppressing should pay them to do so. Read more
Remembering the Korean martyrsSep 20, 2023
In today's gospel, Jesus laments the way that the people do not accept the good news whether it was preached to them by John the Baptist of by himself. (Luke 7:31-35). What a contrast there is between their lack of faith and that of the saints celebrated today Read more