Praying the Lord's PrayerOct 09, 2024
In yesterday's gospel we heard of the visit of Jesus to Martha and Mary. We saw the different sides of the sisters; Mary showed us her relationship to Jesus and Martha the value of service to others. In today's gospel, one of the disciples asks Jesus to teach them to pray and he taught them the Our Father. Read more
The feast of Our Lady of the RosaryOct 07, 2024
Today we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary which has special meaning for me because it was the major feast of the year in the parish of Combapata in Peru where I worked. Read more
The feast of St Francis of AssisiOct 04, 2024
Today we celebrate the feast of one of the most loved and venerated of all saints, Francis of Assisi. He lived in Italy in the 13th century, the son of a well-off family and as a young man lived a life of pleasure with his rich friends. Read more
Peace to this houseOct 03, 2024
Today’s gospel from Luke 10:1-12 reminds me of my first parish appointment in Fiji in 1977. I was appointed to the parish of Ba. Read more
The feast of the Guardian AngelsOct 02, 2024
Today is the feast of the Guardian Angels but first I am reminded of an old Eastern fable of a man who had a special ring. Whoever wore it became a kind, generous, loving and much loved person Read more
Remembering St Vincent de PaulSep 27, 2024
Today's first reading from Ecclesiastes teaches us that there is a time for everything. ''There is a time for giving birth and a time for dying.'' Read more
Let's simplify lifeSep 25, 2024
I find today's Gospel very helpful for several reasons. Jesus sends out his apostles to proclaim the Kingdom of God and to heal the sick Read more
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