When the Word is proclaimed, it is real and active – the Lord is present, and what is described is, in a sense, happening now.

On certain days [...]

On Palm Sunday the long reading of the Passion dominates the celebration, and in a sense its meaning is obvious.

Do not allow this, however, [...]

The Gospel of the Fifth Sunday is perhaps the deepest meditation on the mystery of Baptism and membership of the Church. It is a prelude to the [...]

When we get to Easter, there are two symbols of the resurrection that we use in the Church: fire and light (the Easter Candle) and water (the [...]

The Gospel of the third Sunday is the remarkable conversation between Jesus and the Samaritan woman by the well, the theme is water - which [...]

Lent is a Season of preparation for the whole Paschal Triduum – Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday: not just a time to reflect on the [...]

In the Cycle of Sunday Readings, the oldest are those of Year A in Lent – these Gospels have accompanied the Church for many centuries. We must [...]

What a gift it is, to be able to recognise the true value of things, and choose those which will last forever and bring us true happiness!  [...]

Back in the 60s, some groups “adopted” Jesus Christ as an icon of rebellion, overturning authority and tearing up the rule book – possibly [...]

While the world may seem to be very indifferent to Christianity most of the time, it can be very critical of Christians who do not seem to be [...]