16th/17th September, 2017 Today’s Gospel deals with a subject that concerns us all – Forgiveness. None of us can go through life without getting hurt. How do we cope with these hurts? They can provide us with the opportunity to grow, or they can become a stumbling block to human and spiritual development. Hurts are … [Read more…]
9th/10th September, 2017 Matthew 18: 15-20 Throughout this past week ( 3-9 Sept), National Child Protection Week has invited all Australians to play their part to promote the safety and well-being of young people. This week, now its 27th year, supports and encourages the safety and well-being of Australian children and families. This year the … [Read more…]
2nd/3rd September, 2017 When I first came – among you – you welcomed me When I am – hungry – you give me food When I am thirsty – you give me to drink When I knock – you welcome me to your homes you – give smiles and encouragement. You are indeed My Mary, … [Read more…]
26th/27th August, 2017 Matthew 16: 13-20 Peter’s Profession of faith This Gospel shows that the primacy of Peter was not something that was invented by the Church later on. It went right back to the beginning, to the mind and will of Christ himself. His position as the leader of the Twelve is shown in … [Read more…]
19th/20th August, 2017 (Matthew 15:21-28) This Gospel story is a strange one, one that all of us are familiar with. An encounter with a beggar, True this Canaanite woman was not begging for money. But she was begging for a favour. At one time or another all of us have been approached by a beggar … [Read more…]
12th/13th August, 2017 This was the Gospel Reading of a couple of Sunday’s ago and most apt for this weekend’s sign up day as you generously gift your considered weekly contribution supporting your Church, parish and priests. An exercise in evaluating in the course of time, that which you deem as most valuable to you … [Read more…]
5th/6th August, 2017 We commit ourselves in faith to a gift we’re never quiet ready for. A young seminarian soon to be ordained a priest was serving in a parish as a deacon. After he preached and in the foyer talking with parishioners an elderly person stepped forward and in the midst of them all … [Read more…]
29th/ 30th July 2017 Wisdom is a priceless thing and is something we all need. Search Since the beginning of time people have been looking for treasure, they search in the fields, in the hills, under the sea….if only they could find gold or diamonds or pearls they would be happy. In today’s world, people … [Read more…]
15th / 16th July 2017 How many words were spoken to us when we were young? How many seeds were dropped into the soil of our minds and hearts? Those special words came from our parents and many others. Words of greeting and welcome, encouragement and affirmation, advice and guidance, correction and chastisement, warning and … [Read more…]
1st / 2nd July 2017 One of the nicest things in life is to meet an open, friendly, warm, hospitable person. Hospitality is a hallmark of a true follower of Christ. After a long trying winter ends all the neighbours in your street rejoice. They draw back their curtains open their windows, fresh air, sunlight … [Read more…]