Soul Food for Sundays

Soul Food for Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, 24th March 2024

The Roman Governor of Judea enters Jerusalem from the West. He had grudgingly left his headquarters by the calm Mediterranean Sea to attend to his duties. He must oversee the affairs of state during the Jewish time of Passover and remind the troublesome population of Jerusalem and the many visitors to the city that, although they may commemorate Israel’s victory over Egypt, they remain a subjugated people under the heel of the mighty Roman Empire. Pilate’s military escort, and he in glittering armour astride a fearsome cavalry charger, confirms the merciless might of Rome.

Author: admin - March 5, 2024

A Palm Sunday procession

Soul Food for St. Patrick’s Day / Fifth Sunday of Lent, 17th March 2024

There’s a little piece of Cork in “St Patrick’s Church”, a parish in the central city of Taichong, Taiwan. 5 years ago, the parish priest asked me if I could get a statue of Ireland’s national saint for our church’s side altar; my parents donated a statue which is now a permanent feature of the church. Like many Irish missionaries, it travelled a long way before finding a new home in a far-off land.

Author: admin - February 26, 2024

Stained-glass window of St Patrick

Soul Food for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, 10th March 2024

As we celebrate this Fourth Sunday of Lent, journeying with young people and the entire school community, the Lenten season can be experienced in a different perspective for our own spiritual growth. Through our baptism, we are called to participate in the mission of Our Lord Jesus for the salvation of each one of us and of the entire world.

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Many people holding hands

Soul Food for The Third Sunday of Lent, 3rd March 2024

Once Jesus had risen from the dead, the disciples had the job of spreading the message. In today’s Second Reading, St Paul makes it clear how difficult that was. The disciples faced huge scepticism. Their audiences were mostly Jews and gentiles. How do you persuade them that, not only did Jesus rise from the dead but that He was God’s son sent to redeem them?

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Sunbeams through trees
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