Sunday Reflection

Let us Dream like Jesus (Mark 1:14-20) At the height of the Covid 19 epidemic, Pope Francis, with the assistance of journalist Austen Ivereigh, published a book entitled “Let us Dream.”  In his dream for a better world, he was following his Master, Jesus, who began his public mission by proclaiming his dream which he…
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Christ the King

A Kingdom of Justice, Love and Peace  (Matt 25:31-46) On the last Sunday of the liturgical year, we celebrate Jesus Christ, the Universal King. Today’s gospel depicts the end of time when the Lord will take his seat on the throne of glory.  A hugely important criterion for entry into heaven is the way we…
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Sunday Gospel Reflection

  Well done good and faithful servant (Matt 25:14-30) The parable of the talents is a contrast between the productive life and the unproductive life.  The productive person is faithful in the little things of everyday life … keeps on going …doesn’t look for notice … doesn’t wait around for the big event to get…
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Sunday Gospel Reflection – 31st Sunday

Towards a humble Church (Matt 23:21) “Anyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and anyone who humbles himself will be exalted.” Jesus was very merciful regarding sins of weakness but he could not stand religious hypocrisy. He specifically highlighted three temptations likely to affect religious leaders. They do not practise what they preach. They tie…
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