"When one lives attached to money, pride or power, it is impossible to be truly happy.” Today’s readings teach us that true happiness, or beatitude, lies in the awareness that we are all children of a loving Heavenly Father and that we will be happy only when we share our blessings with our brothers and sisters in need, and work to uplift them, thus declaring our “option for … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 16.02.25
NEWSLETTER 09.02.25
Today's Gospel reading is not just about catching fish. Luke deliberately links the calling iof the first disciples and a miraculous catch of fish. Having first been caught by the word of Jesus they will become fishers of men and women. This has been the mission of the church since Pentecost --to put out into the deep waters of the world announcing the good news of the Gospel. … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 09.02.25
NEWSLETTER 02.02.25
In the feast of the Presentation of Our Lord we see the first signs of spring. The unfurling of snowdrops (sometimes called Candlemass bells) shows us that winter is losing its grip and the days are slowly lengthening. Today’s feast continues the story of the Incarnation. God is coming into the world and is recognised by Simeon and Anna. Old age welcomes the eternal youth of … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 02.02.25
NEWSLETTER 26.01.25
Today’s gospel is about talking and hearing. A group, including Jesus, is gathered in the Nazareth synagogue on the sabbath for worship, prayer and readings from the scriptures. All eyes are fixed on Jesus. The gospel concludes with Jesus remarking on how the text he has just read from Isaiah was being fulfilled that day even as they listened. We, the baptised, are each in … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 26.01.25
NEWSLETTER 20.01.25
Today’s Gospel tells the story of the wedding feast at Cana. A domestic crisis - the shortage of wine - provides the context to the first miracles that were part of the ministry of Jesus. In this homely setting something important is happening. Jesus is prompted by his mother to respond to the need of the moment and save the newly married couple from social embarrassment. The … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 20.01.25
