John

“We come nearest to the great when we are great in humility.” On the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B, we reflect on themes of humility, service, and the Christian life.  The readings guide us to consider how we live out our faith in practical ways. The first reading shows the difference between earthly and heavenly wisdom.  Earthly wisdom brings envy and … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 22.09.24

“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” The 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B readings highlight faith, trust in God, and the call to follow Christ. These themes show us how to live out our faith in everyday life. Listening to God: Isaiah speaks about listening to God and not rebelling.  We are called to be attentive to God’s voice in our … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 15.09.24

“If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.” The 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B readings highlight God’s healing and justice.  The Scripture readings offer us an invitation to become humble instruments of healing in Jesus’ hands by giving voice to the voiceless, the needy, and the marginalized in our society.  Today’s Scripture also … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 08.09.24

“Who looks outside, dreams.  Who looks inside, awakens.” Today’s readings explain that true religion is not simply a scrupulous, external observance of rules, laws, traditions and rituals.  It is, instead, a loving, obedient relationship with God expressed in obeying His Commandments, worshipping Him, recognising His presence in other human beings and rendering … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 01.09.24

“Life is the sum of all your choices.”The main theme of today’s readings is that Christian life is a series of daily choices for God or against God, as we choose to live out or reject the truths He has revealed through His prophets in the Old Testament and especially through His Son Jesus in the New Testament. The readings remind us that the fundamental choice we make … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 25.08.24