Saturday of the 2nd Week of Lent Mic 7:14-15,18-20Lk 15:1-3,11-32 “…he was lost and is found.” I love the story of the Prodigal Son. There are two things to consider. One is the elder brother -- a reminder of how we sometimes feel -- jealous, shortchanged, unrecognised or slighted when we see someone else seemingly... Continue Reading →
4 August, Thursday — The Law Written in Our Hearts
Aug 4 – Memorial for St. John Mary Vianney, priest In his youth, John Mary Vianney (1786-1859) taught other children their prayers and catechism. As a priest, was assigned to a parish which suffered from very lax attendance. He began visiting his parishioners, especially the sick and poor, spent days in prayer before the Blessed... Continue Reading →
7 May, Saturday — God’s Bakery
Saturday of the 3rd Week of Eastertide Acts 9:31-42Jn 6:60-69 “…no one can come to me unless the Father allows him.” This passage used to trouble me often. To me, it meant that not everyone could or would be redeemed. While I’m not a child, I still hold this child-like perception of Heaven. I believe that... Continue Reading →
27 March, Sunday — Reservations and Restoration
4th Sunday of Lent Jos 5:9,10-122 Cor 5:17-21Lk 15:1-3,11-32 “My son, you are with me always and all I have is yours." It is not easy to trust. This is why an entire profession is devoted to drafting and securing confident contracts. Written agreements exist in the world of business and commerce to ensure that... Continue Reading →