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Homily – 26th Sunday Ordinary Time (A)
Contrasts, there are plenty of them in creation. In the book of the Psalms, where we are constantly reminded of creation, we can see creation
Homily – 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, my ways not your ways – it is the Lord who speaks.” These words from the Prophet Isaiah
Homily – 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)
“Three strikes and you are out.” “This is your last warning.” “My patience is wearing thin.” These are just some of the expressions
Homily – 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time (A)
What was the last thing that helped open your mind? For me, it was the recent trip to Portugal, visiting the historic and significant cities
Homily – 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)
We pick up Mathew’s Gospel today at Chapter 16. This means that we are listening to the mid-way chapters of the 28 chapter
Homily – 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)
Rock is used as an image to describe solidity and strength. “He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall never be
Homily – 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)
This week’s gospel story of the Canaanite woman having a debate with Jesus about, to whom God’s salvation belongs is worth some reflection. Jesus has
Homily – 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)
The accounts of Jesus walking on water have captured the imagination of generations of believers and non-believers alike. Water is both a key to our
Homily – Feast of the Transfiguration
There is a whole industry around trans-figuration. It seems that many of us are not happy enough with the figure that we cut. People can
Homily – 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)
Have you ever had the experience of longing for something so desperately that you couldn’t think of anything else. As a kid I remember walking
Homily -16th Sunday of Ordinary Time (A)
The owner’s servants went to him and said, “Sir, was it not good seed that you sowed in your field? If so, where does the
Homily – 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)
The readings this Sunday reflect on the power of words. The primary concern, in this instance, is the word of God. In the