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  1. Twenty-Fifth and Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) 24 September and 1 October

    Published on September 22, 2023

    Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Matthew 20:1-16) Today’s gospel reading is one of the parables of Jesus found only in the Gospel of Matthew. The parable of the Labourers in the Vineyard may give rise to some perplexity. Why does the landowner not pay the labourers according to the hours they have worked? The parable […]

  2. Twenty-Second, Twenty-Third and Twenty-Fourth Sundays in Ordinary Time 3, 10 and 17 September 2023

    Published on September 4, 2023

    Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (Matthew 16:21-27) Jesus speaks for the first time of his approaching suffering, death and resurrection. The suffering and death of Jesus will cast a shadow over the rest of the gospel. The Christian is not called toa position and prosperity in this world but to self-sacrifice in the service of […]

  3. 19, 20 and 21 Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) 13, 20 and 27 August 2023

    Published on August 11, 2023

    Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Matthew 14:22-33) Peter is overcome with doubt and is upheld by Jesus. The gospel in which Peter is entrusted with authority also testifies to his vulnerability. The story ends with a declaration of faith by the disciples. How do I react when my faith is tested by the storms of […]

  4. Sixteenth, Seventeenth Sunday and the Transfiguration of the Lord 23 and 30 July and 6 August

    Published on July 21, 2023

    Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Matthew 13:24-43) How do I cope with the evil I see around me? Do I have the patience to wait for God’s purposes to be fulfilled? We pray for constancy in seeking what is good. We pray for a true understanding of the forbearance of God.   Seventeenth Sunday in […]

  5. Fourteenth and Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9 and 16 July 2023

    Published on July 10, 2023

    Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Matthew 11:25-30) Today’s reading is made up of the words of Jesus. The initial two verses are addressed to the Father, the remainder addressed to his listeners. Jesus rejoices in those whose hearts are open to receive and to learn. He makes clear that he is the way to the […]

  6. Eleventh, Twelfth and Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) 18 and 25 June and 2 July 2023

    Published on June 16, 2023

    Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (Matthew 9:36-10:8) This speech of Jesus’ is known as the Missionary Discourse. The opening words tell us that the motivation of Jesus in his preaching is compassion for those who are lost. This must be our motivation too in offering the good news to others. Jesus selects his twelve apostles. […]

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