Thomas Aquinas – the search for truthJan 28, 2025
Some people have thought that I was named after Thomas Aquinas. I am not sure whether they were disappointed to learn that I was likely named after Thomas the apostle, also known as the doubting one. Read more
The call to be apostles of todayJan 24, 2025
In the first reading from Hebrews 8:6-13 today we hear the writer state that Jesus has been given a ministry of a much higher order than that of the priests of the first covenant Read more
Find the time to restJan 23, 2025
Today’s brief gospel passage from Mark 3:7-12 tells a lot about the impact of Jesus’ ministry and Jesus need at times to get away from the crowd. Read more
Sacred time serves the needs of human societyJan 21, 2025
The gospel reading from Mark 2:23-28 prompts me to reflect upon sacred time. Is not all time sacred? Indeed. But still, the notion of sabbath, a time that is set apart, does have value. Read more
Confidence in JesusJan 16, 2025
Today’s gospel from Mark 1:40-45 is about Jesus curing a leper. It is interesting to note that, according to Mark, this incident takes place very early in Jesus’ ministry. Read more
This teaching will always be startling and newJan 14, 2025
Central to today’s gospel text from Mark 1:21-28 is Jesus’ teaching even though we are not informed as to what Jesus taught! Nevertheless, the story tells of how Jesus and his disciples arrived at Capernaum. Read more
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