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Fourth Sunday of Lent
He went off and washed himself, and came away with his sight restored When we get to Easter, there are two symbols of the resurrection that we use in Church: fire and light (the Easter Candle) and water (the Font). … Continue reading
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Third Sunday Of Lent
A spring of water welling up to eternal life The Gospel of the third Sunday is the remarkable conversation between Jesus and the Samaritan woman by the well, the theme is water – which gives life, which cleanses, which is … Continue reading
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Second Sunday of Lent
Lent is a Season of preparation for the whole Paschal Triduum – Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday: not just a time to reflect on the Cross. Often our Lenten devotions can focus exclusively on the Cross, and the … Continue reading
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First Sunday of Lent
In the Cycle of Sunday Readings, the oldest are those of Year A in Lent – these Gospels have accompanied the Church for many centuries. We must realise why: Lent was originally the time of immediate preparation of candidates for … Continue reading
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Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time
“Do not worry about tomorrow.” In these weeks, as we follow the Sermon on the Mount in Saint Matthew’s Gospel, it can feel as though we are dealing with some very “obvious” and familiar teachings. Last week we had “Love … Continue reading
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Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time
“Love your enemies.” “Love your neighbour as yourself.” These are words we associate so clearly with the teaching of Jesus and the way of life the Gospel calls us to. But it may be a surprise to some people to … Continue reading
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Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time
“You have learnt how it was said to your ancestors; but I say this to you.” Back in the 60s some groups “adopted” Jesus Christ as an icon of rebellion, overturning authority and tearing up the rule book – possibly … Continue reading
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Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time
While the world may seem to be very indifferent to Christianity most of the time, it can be very critical of Christians who do not seem to be following the most basic tenet of their faith – to be a … Continue reading
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The Presentation of the Lord
Christmas, Epiphany and Candlemas are the three blessed beacons of the Christmas season. Each one in turn flashes God’s brightness to a world in darkness. Each one in turn is greater in intensity and spreads its comforting ray further and … Continue reading
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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
We will spend most of the Sundays of the coming year in the company of Saint Matthew. His Gospel (like the others has its own characteristics. He is writing for a Jewish audience, and so is always at pains to … Continue reading
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