A Reflection for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sunday 9th July 2023
Today's Gospel encapsulates one of my favourite passages in all the Gospels. “Come to me all you who labour and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart, and you will find rest for yourselves. In Jesus’s time on Earth, the religious law of the day was burdensome to the ordinary person. It laid unrealistic expectations on the shoulders of people who were struggling with life...
Author: - June 27, 2023
Soul Food for The Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, 25th June 2023
Summer is a beautiful time of year. Flowers in full bloom, the days get longer, the sky is clear blue, and the sun finally appears. Everyone is out and about to take advantage of the warm days. A sense of renewed energy and hope is in the air, as we place our trust in the weather after the long winter. Today’s readings provide us with a similar renewed hope after tiring periods. The first reading opens with a dark tone of “Terror on every side” (Jer 20:10) but Jeremiah is quick to remind us that “The Lord is with me, like a champion” (Jer 20:11)...
Author: - May 30, 2023
Soul Food for The Feast of Corpus Christi, Sunday 11th June 2023
Forgetfulness is a very modern habit. We forget our keys, we forget our texts, we forget our connections. We can forget too about everyday kindnesses. We can easily forget where we have come from and where we are going...
Author: - May 28, 2023
Reflection for the Feast of The Ascension (21st May) 2023
Most of us will now be aware of the issues that face the planet. We have come to a greater awareness of the beauty of all that surrounds us. With the advances of cameras and television, we are brought to the deepest oceans or the highest mountains in a moment. One commentator, the broadcaster David Attenborough, has shared his love of nature with the world.
Author: - May 14, 2023
