Sunday Reflection – 4th Sunday
The Quiet Power of Jesus (Mark 1:21-28) Many scholars say that Mark wrote his Gospel for the Christian community in Rome when Nero began the persecution of Christians there. Mark wrote in the form of a drama as this was the most popular form of writing at that time. It’s a drama of battles…
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…
The Baptism of the Lord – Gospel Reflection
Baptised with the Holy Spirit (Mark 1:7-11) Mark, our evangelist for this year, gives no account of the birth of Jesus or his early life. He plunges straight into the mission of John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus. John foretells the mission of Jesus. “Someone is coming, someone who is more powerful…
Gospel reflection – 3rd Sunday of Advent
The Joy of Believing (John 1:6-8, 19-28) The Third Sunday of Advent is called Gaudete, the Sunday of Joy. We are coming closer to the birth of the Saviour. Last Sunday we heard John the Baptist say that his task was to prepare the way for someone more powerful coming after him. “He will baptise…
2nd Sunday of Advent – Gospel Reflection
Prepare a Way for the Lord (Mark 1:1-8) Two great prophets, Isaiah and John the Baptist, stride into our liturgical readings for the Second Sunday of Advent. We usually think of prophets as people who foretell the future but that is only partially true. The real meaning of prophecy is unveiling and proclaiming God’s presence…
Gospel reflection – 1st Sunday of Advent
Advent, the Season of Hope (Mark 13:33-37) The First Sunday of Advent is the beginning of the new liturgical year. Advent means coming: the past coming of Jesus Christ at the first Christmas; the future coming of Christ at the end of life; and the everyday coming of Christ in a daily relationship. In preparation…
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…
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…
Gospel reflection – 32nd Sunday
Keep your Oil topped up (Matt 25:1-13) Some people get a bit sore about this parable of the sensible and foolish bridesmaids. They feel it was very selfish of the ones who had oil in their lamps not to share it with others. But that is to miss a very important part of the lesson. …