Weekly News 06/10/24 27th Sunday Year B
The 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B Today we tackle the issue of marriage and divorce; Jesus is asked an awkward question about the legality of divorce. He lays down very clearly that what God intends for marriage is what is found in Genesis (where the “two become one” for all time) rather […]
News and Views October 2024
News & Views October 2024 In 2020 on the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary (7th October) Pope Francis said. “Today is the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. I invite everyone to rediscover, especially during this month of October, the beauty of the prayer of the rosary, which has nourished the faith […]
Weekly News 29/09/24 26th Sunday Year B
The 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B There is a peculiar type of pettiness that will not allow someone to do what others do (even if or perhaps especially if they are good at it) because they aren’t part of the group, or club, or circle. Unless you wear the uniform, the badge […]
Weekly News 22/09/24 25th Sunday Year B
The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B The tone of the Gospel begins to grow darker: Jesus is now on his way to Jerusalem, where he will be arrested and killed. Despite this, both this week and next week, there is a lighter contrast in the children that Jesus welcomes and blesses. Perhaps […]
Weekly News 15/09/24 24th Sunday Year B
The 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B As we follow through the Gospel of Saint Mark, we come to an important turning point this week: after the preaching, the miracles and the journey so far, Simon Peter publicly recognises Jesus as the Messiah. But there is an important point, which is brought out […]
Weekly News 08/09/24 23rd Sunday Year B
The 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B What shows us the presence of God? In the Biblical world it was miracles signs, which pointed towards the emergence of a new Kingdom, the Kingdom of God. This had been prophesied from of old: it was said that One would come, and also that certain […]
Weekly News 01/09/24 22nd Sunday Year B
The 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B In the First Reading Moses instructs Israel to strictly follow God’s laws to demonstrate wisdom and receive life and land. God’s closeness and just laws set them apart from other nations. In the Second Reading all good actions and perfect gifts come from God, who is […]
Weekly News 25/08/24 21st Sunday Year B
The 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B In the First Reading Joshua challenges Israel to choose their allegiance at Shechem; the people reaffirm their commitment to the LORD, recalling His deliverance and protection throughout their history. In the Second Reading Christ’s love guides marital roles: wives respecting husbands as the church respects Christ, […]
Weekly News 18/08/24 20th Sunday Year B
The 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B The readings for this Sunday tell us of the nourishment that comes from heaven and of our need to draw everlasting life from our relationship with Jesus – as well as pursuing wise and Spirit-filled paths in life. The First Reading makes explicit the value of Wisdom, depicted […]
Weekly News 11/08/24 19th Sunday Year B
The 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B We continue with chapter six of St John’s Gospel and Jesus tells the people: “I am the living bread which has come down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live for ever; and the bread that I shall give is my flesh, for the […]