
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 1 October 2023
A man had two sons… No, not those two, another two! Our thoughts, perhaps automatically, turn to the parable of the prodigal son when we
A man had two sons… No, not those two, another two! Our thoughts, perhaps automatically, turn to the parable of the prodigal son when we
The Sneaky Latecomers In Matthew chapter 13, Jesus presents seven Kingdom parables. In today’s Gospel (Mt 20:1-16), Jesus presents us with another Kingdom parable. The
Forgiveness This week’s Gospel presents a powerful lesson on forgiveness and the profound impact it can have on our lives. In this passage, Peter approaches
Trust the Process In our First Reading today, the prophet Ezekiel was appointed by God “watchman” for the house of Israel. He is not only
Yesterday a rooster, today a feather duster! An old saying, that emphasizes that status and success are all too often fleeting. St Peter having been
“Who am I?” – Identity and Mission of Jesus and Peter During my seminary days, we staged a musical entitled “Prodigal Son”. While the run-away
This week’s Gospel, narrates the encounter between Jesus and a Canaanite woman who approached him seeking help for her demon-possessed daughter. This seemingly simple story
I came across an American Tibetan-Buddhist, Pema Chodron, who said, “Appreciate everything, even the ordinary. Especially the ordinary.” It inspired me to think how we
This month of August is marked by two great feasts; the Feast of the Transfiguration, which we celebrate this Sunday, and the Solemnity of the
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