Weekly Reflections
Gospel Reflection for Sunday 3rd February
Jesus proclaims the Word of God and is rejected Whenever Jesus speaks in the gospels, he does so with courage and confidence. He does not change or alter his message for anyone. He comes with a radically new message, which for some is very hard to hear never mind accept or believe. In John’s gospels...
Gospel Reflection for 27th of January
‘I have been sent to bring the Good News to the Poor…’ We have finished our Advent preparations; we have celebrated Christmas, the Epiphany and the Baptism of Jesus. Now, as we begin what is called ‘Ordinary Time’ we meet Jesus as he openly and publicly begins his public ministry. When a politician wants to...
Gospel Reflection for 20th January – Wedding at Cana
‘Do Whatever he tells you…’ It may look and sound a little strange having just celebrated Advent and Christmas to find ourselves at a wedding with Mary and Jesus; but here we are! Mary is not only central to Advent and to Christmas, she is central to God’s whole plan for humanity. It is through...
Jesus’ Baptism – Gospel Reflection January 13th
Today, in union with the whole Church, we celebrate the great event that is the Baptism of the Lord. Today is also a great opportunity for us to remember our own Baptism. In film, on television and in literature, there is no shortage of heroes. What exactly is a hero? Heroes are generally very ordinary...
Gospel Reflection 6th January 2019 – Epiphany
All is Revealed… I love magic and magicians. I never ceased to be amazed by the speed at which the magician seems to do something that looks impossible. There is a very serious rule among magicians all over the world; under no circumstances let no one know or tell them how the trick was done;...
Gospel Reflection for 1st January 2019
The Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God World Day of Peace Happy New Year! More than likely there were plenty of parties and celebrations on New Year’s Eve as the old new year ended and the new one was ushered in. As we continue the sacred season of Christmas, today, New Years Day,...
Gospel Reflection for Feast of the Holy Family, December 30th
Mary, Joseph and Jesus their Son, Jesus Christ. Today, we gather around the Holy Family; Mary, Joseph and Jesus. It is through this poor family that God’s love for each of us and the whole world is revealed and experienced. God did not come to us in power, glory, wealth or majesty. God chose to...
Gospel Reflection for December 25th
Jesus is born and God is with us Christmas Day has final arrived; the cleaning is done, the tree is fully lit and decorated and all the presents have been brought and wrapped. Now it’s time to rest, relax and rejoice. So what have the last four weeks of being busy and preparing all been...
Advent Gospel Reflection for 23rd December
Mary shares her Good News with Elizabeth… This Sunday is the fourth and last Sunday of Advent. Our journey of preparation to celebrate the birth of Jesus is almost complete; but not just yet; we still have a few more days left! So it is very fitting that this Sunday we encounter Mary just after...
Gospel Reflection for 16th December
John the Baptist comes with a message for us… It would be fair to say that we all have our own favourite image or picture of God or Jesus. In the Old Testament God is described as wind, fire, a shepherd, a mighty rock and a shield, among others. In the gospels, Jesus spoke of...