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  “Unless you repent you will all perish as they did.” “The man who thinks he is safe must be careful he does not fall.” This is the theme of this Sunday: it underlines the need for repentance, which is … Continue reading →

  “As Jesus prayed, the aspect of his face was changed.” Every year, on the Second Sunday of Lent, we hear about the Transfiguration of Jesus on the mountain top. Why? Jesus revealed his glory to the three apostles in … Continue reading →

“Jesus was led by the Spirit through the wilderness and was tempted there.” As with each First Sunday of Lent the Gospel tells of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness; as we begin the journey of Lent, during which we will … Continue reading →

“They left everything and followed him.” We hear the call of another prophet this week – Isaiah. This introduces the Gospel, where we see Jesus calling his first disciples to follow him. Notice that the initiative is Jesus’ there is … Continue reading →

“Like Elijah and Elisha, Jesus is not sent to the Jews only.” Last week, when Jesus spoke in the synagogue, his words pleased the crowd – as we hear at the beginning of today’s Gospel. How quickly the mood changes! … Continue reading →

After our brief excursion last week into Saint John’s Gospel, we are back on track this week with Saint Luke – whom we will follow for the rest of the year. Today is about beginnings: the beginning of Jesus’ public … Continue reading →

  “This was the first of the signs given by Jesus; it was given at Cana in Galilee.” The Gospel of this second Sunday of Ordinary Time continues the theme of the end of Christmas – revelation. Jesus is re­vealed … Continue reading →

It may seem strange, but this is a Christmas Feast. Not if we think of Christmas only in terms of the Baby in Bethlehem, but if we have followed the ideas of the Feasts of Holy Family and especially Epiphany, … Continue reading →

In the East, this Season of Christmas is called the “Time of Manifestation, or Showing. Today is the Feast of the Manifestation, or the Showing of the Saviour to the whole world, to all nations. In the wise men who … Continue reading →

  4th WEEK OF ADVENT Morning Prayer: Monday 9.10am The Nativity Of Our Lord Jesus Christ Solemnity   THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH (FEAST) Morning Prayer: Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs 9.40am   Fri 11.10am   Advent to … Continue reading →