Homily – 30th Sunday Ordinary Time Year A
October 27, 2023 - by CBD Parish
I had the privilege of celebrating a special Mass at Genazzano for the parents of Year 12 students on Tuesday, 24 October. This was to coincide with the start of…
Read moreI had the privilege of celebrating a special Mass at Genazzano for the parents of Year 12 students on Tuesday, 24 October. This was to coincide with the start of…
Read moreIn reading today’s Gospel, one can think that serving God and neighbours are two different things, unrelated to each other. “Very well, give back to Caesar what belongs to Caesar…
Read moreAs I am preparing the reflection for our website this week, I think of the weddings to take place at our churches this weekend. The weddings will certainly be a…
Read moreWe are not far from the end of the liturgical year. With seven weeks to go, the Liturgy of the Word nudges us gently toward larger thoughts about “ends.” …
Read moreContrasts, there are plenty of them in creation. In the book of the Psalms, where we are constantly reminded of creation, we can see creation in action before our eyes. …
Read more“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, my ways not your ways – it is the Lord who speaks.” These words from the Prophet Isaiah are both comforting and confronting. …
Read more“Three strikes and you are out.” “This is your last warning.” “My patience is wearing thin.” These are just some of the expressions we use to show a…
Read moreWhat was the last thing that helped open your mind? For me, it was the recent trip to Portugal, visiting the historic and significant cities and towns of Lisbon, Tomar…
Read moreWe pick up Mathew’s Gospel today at Chapter 16. This means that we are listening to the mid-way chapters of the 28 chapter gospel. And this chapter provides…
Read moreRock is used as an image to describe solidity and strength. “He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall never be shaken,” we hear in Psalm…
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