The Gospel of Luke is often called ‘The Women’s Gospel’, and for good reason. There are more encounters with Jesus and women in Luke than in any of the other gospels. Beginning with Mary and Elizabeth, Jesus cured Peter’s mother-in law, he healed the woman who had been suffering with a haemorrhage for twelve years,...

In the gospels there are plenty of times when Jesus is with people eating and drinking and today’s gospel is no exception. As always, Jesus is concerned with people and their real needs. They are hungry, so he feeds them. He is gracious in his abundant giving. But he feeds them not only with food;...

There is no end to the topics and things that we can now ‘Google’ on the internet. However, the Trinity is not one of them! No matter how hard we try, we will never fully understand this deep mystery. And although we can’t even begin to get hold of or grasp the fullness of the...

If ever there was a line of poetry that captures the energy and power of Pentecost Sunday, it is this line from Gerard Manley Hopkins poem, ‘God’s Grandeur,’ ‘the world is charged with the splendour of God’. The Resurrection of Jesus reaches its powerful climax with an out pouring of life, light and energy for...

Our gospel last Sunday hinted at the Christ’s ascension, this Sunday, in both the first reading from the Acts of the Apostles and the Gospel of Luke we have two accounts of the Ascension. The earthly mission and ministry of Jesus are now over and he is now returning to sit at the right hand...

Having experienced the pain and sorrow of the crucifixion, then the joy and new life of the resurrection, the followers of Jesus now have to face the reality of the Risen Lord’s departure – again. He senses their confusion, pain and sense of loss. But before he leaves them, he gives those two parting gifts;...

Since time began writers, poet and singers have used the word love in so many different ways to get their work and message noticed, some when more success than others! And as is often the case, the more a we hear a word or use it, the less power it has. Words used properly can...

What does Jesus give us through the resurrection? The simple yet profound answer is found in today’s gospel: ‘My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life.’ Through the power of the resurrection, Jesus shares with us what the Father shared with him; he gives us what...

From our gospel this Sunday, it seems that after the apparent disaster that was the crucifixion and death of Jesus that his and friends and followers returned to their old way of life and what they knew best; fishing! However, through the power of the resurrection nothing can ever be the same again. What begins...

Poor Thomas! Since this amazing event took place, Thomas has been renamed ‘doubting Thomas!’ And maybe we too quickly dismiss him for this doubting and apparent lack of faith. But on the other hand, he is really a very good role model for all us for genuine seeing and believing. Our faith and believing ultimately...