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.
friendship
intelligent faith
Too often religion is presented as the answer to questions that no-one is asking. At The Meeting faith is presented as the adequate response to human existence.
in pairs
The one who fears to be alone will never be anything but lonely, no matter how much they may surround themselves with people
just living
In recent years I have had the privilege of being a part of an annual week-long vacation of friends in the north of Italy. This year 250 people of all ages took part...
friendship
With yesterday's gospel highlighting the new family of those living in friendship with Jesus, today's Feast of St. James the apostle reminds us that Jesus spent most of...
family & friends
In today's gospel Jesus really blurs any clear distinction between family and friends when he asks "who is my mother? Who are my brothers?" We often have unrealistic...
ultimate strength
Don't miss this encouragement in the heart of the second reading of today's liturgy. "My grace is enough for you: my power is at its best in weakness" 1 Cor 12 Our...
Monday morn
The gospel readings of each Sunday are a central part of the nourishment given in the liturgy which sets us up for the week ahead. Too often the gospel is not heard or...
meet Peter
I have a deep affection for St. Peter. I think I understand him well and I have a strong sense that he gets me too. This is why as a teenager I chose Peter as my...
on friendship
This month began with news of the Las Vegas tragedy with the loss of 58 lives and the wounding of almost 500 people A number of commentators have reflected that while...
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Jesus Christ IS speaking and IS teaching, IS preaching and IS healing in our own neighbourhoods
seriously
I’m inspired by Moses’ willingness to accept a NO from God
breaking & entering
I’m happy that Mary’s immediate response at the Annunciation was to be troubled.
here & now
Giraffes with their long necks can look back and forward. Rabbits are nourished by the grass at their feet
God present
Tragically many people think that they are also distant from God. This is not true.