The readings for this Sunday centre around the themes of water and life, helping us to reflect on our true desires. As they thirst in the desert, the chosen people of Israel begin to…
Today’s readings encourage us to think about our journey of faith in the company of the transfigured Lord, and the importance of trusting in…
This week we begin our annual observance of Lent. We may want to consider: ‘How am I to celebrate this season in 2023?’ The word ‘Lent’ comes from…
We live in times when many of our conversations exaggerate difference and division. But the scripture for this Sunday proclaims a radical message of love that overcomes hatred, and a…
The readings today are all concerned with the law and commandments of Moses. They reflect on the happiness which can be ours if we keep to the spirit…
Our readings this Sunday lead us to focus on what Jesus considers to be the qualities of his disciples. In following his teaching, we can become silent witnesses to his kingdom in our world.…
Today’s readings tell us what we need to follow Christ and become more like him. Getting our priorities right in God’s eyes may not be easy, nor is it always the way of the world, but it will bring…
Today’s readings proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ, the light of the world: a beacon who draws…
The central theme of today’s readings is a challenge to live like the Lamb of God and to die like the Lamb of God and thus bear witness to…
In celebrating the Epiphany of the Lord, we celebrate the revelation that Jesus was born as the Son of God. Today’s gospel illustrates this revelation through…
Pope Paul VI declared New Year’s Day the World Day of Peace. It is appropriate because on this day we honour Mary who brought…
In Jesus, the Son of God did not simply become like a human being, or take only the visible form of a human being. God became a human being a pitched his tent among us…
Today’s readings show God asking for our love and our trust. They also demonstrate God’s faithfulness to…
On this ‘Gaudete’ Sunday, the liturgy begins with an invitation to ‘rejoice!’ In the darkness of a world suffering the consequences of war and human greed, we long for…
As we take another step into Advent, the First and Second readings introduces one of the main themes of this period of the year: Peace and hope. The Psalm, too, speaks of…
This Sunday we enter into the beautiful season of Advent. Our attitude at this time is one of watching and waiting, and the graces to pray for…
This Sunday, at the end of Church’s liturgical year, the readings describe the enthronement of the victorious Christ…
As we approach the end of the Church’s year, today’s readings lead us to think about the passage of time and the end of the world…
As we move towards the end of the liturgical year, the readings invite us to think about endings: not in a fearful way, but with an invitation to…
The readings for this Sunday once again celebrate God’s boundless love for each and every one of us. No matter how far we…