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Monday 1 July 2024
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Sunday 30 June 2024
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Read the scriptures for Sunday Week Thirteen in Ordinary Time at this link.
Homily Studio – Sunday 30 June 2023
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Join Kath Petrie, Jane Maisey, John Kinder & Triona Doocey in conversation reflecting on the scriptures for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Read the scriptures for this Thirteenth Sunday at this link.
Thursday 27 June 2024
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Read the scriptures for Thursday of Week Twelve in Ordinary Time at this link.
Wednesday 26 June 2024
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Read the scriptures for Wednesday of Week Twenty Six in Ordinary Time at this link.
Tuesday 25 June 2024
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Read the scriptures for Tuesday of Week Twelve in Ordinary Time at this link.
Monday 24 June 2024
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Read the scripture for the Feast of the Birth of John the Baptist at this link.
Sunday 23 June 2023
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Read the scriptures for Sunday Week Twelve in Ordinary Time at this link.
Homily Studio – Sunday 23 June 2024
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Join Kath Petrie, Rory Paterson, Catherine Gibbs and John Kinder in conversation reflecting on the scriptures for the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time at this link.
Read the scriptures for this Sunday at this link.
During the conversation Catherine referred to the Be Still and Know hymn – listen at this link. Kath Petrie referred to I’m a Believer (from the Monkeys) – listen at this link. John Kinder refers to the Holy Saturday reflection – listen at this link. Rory mentioned Fr. Anton McLean.There is a powerful reflection given at his funeral by his friend John Perriam. Listen at this link.
Homily Studio – Sunday 16 June 2024
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Join Jelvine Cortez, Kate Kearins, Colin MacLeod and Triona Doocey reflecting on the scriptures for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time.
My apologies for this Homily Studio arriving a little later than usual.
Read the scriptures for this Sunday at this link.
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I understand Judas and I look forward to meeting him when I get to heaven.
He was not a bad man (that perfume could have been sold and the money given to the poor), but he often put his own interests first, (helping himself to the common purse) and wanted to be in the “in” group (what will you give me if I hand him over to you).
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There is a bad old joke that suggests that giving a homily is the art of twisting whatever the preacher wants to say to fit the scriptures.
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Today’s palm branch procession, and reading of the passion of Jesus signals our move into Holy Week.
It is helpful to see these days before Easter as a week of retreat. While we continue our family and work routines, our focus is guided beyond.
In these days let us look together to Jesus.
yes to laughter
I’ve been moving about a bit in recent weeks, across the country and further afield. I don’t enjoy the travel since planes are not designed for people of my height. But I love being with the people I end up with after a journey of any length.
the seduction
Don’t get down when you hear today’s first reading.
Jeremiah is having a bad day. He’s a bit overwhelmed with the negative response he is getting when he passes God’s message to the people. In short, Jeremiah is having a Jeremiad.