When Mary was chosenDec 20, 2023
Jesus publicly proclaimed his mission in Luke 4:18 when he said that he was anointed by the Spirit to bring the good news to the poor, release to captives, recovery of sight to the blind and freedom for the oppressed. Read more
Focusing on JosephDec 18, 2023
In Luke's gospel story of the conception and birth of Jesus, Mary is the central figure. However in Matthew's gospel (1:18-24) that we hear today, it is Joseph who is the important person. Read more
The way we judge othersDec 15, 2023
In today's gospel from Matthew 11:16-19, Jesus is saddened by the way people judge John the Baptist and himself according to their own prejudices without seeing the reality of their lives. Read more
"My yoke is easy and my burden light"Dec 13, 2023
Today Jesus tells is that his yoke is easy and his burden light. I am sure that when many young people hear the word ''yoke'' they think of eggs. Read more
Prayer for peaceDec 11, 2023
There is so much suffering in the world today due to wars, oppression and natural disasters that it would be easy to lose hope. Read more
Remembering St NicholasDec 06, 2023
Today is the feast of St Nicholas and it is another reminder that many of the traditions connected with Christmas have a Christian origin although this is not recognized by most people today Read more