It is fascinating the picture of the early Church we see in the acts of the apostles. It is one of a community with a deep understanding of its own…

If there was ever a time when human beings have been justified in repeating to one another the words of Christ’s messenger at the door of the empty tomb: ‘Do…

This afternoon we have heard sung so beautifully by Lionel & Lenin the account of the passion of Christ. If we are repelled by the suffering of Christ, confused, even…

“Sir, we should like to see Jesus.”  That simple statement is refreshing in its civility especially in the middle of the growing hostility around Jesus at this point in John’s…

In the first reading, the author is writing about the defeat of the Hebrews at the hands of the Babylonians.   As the historian writes about this terrible defeat, it…

Today’s Gospel reading recalls a time when Jesus did some spring cleaning to the temple. With the Coming of Christ, in his presence, his mission, something new is happening. The…

Having a sense of purpose is a hugely important aspect of our lives. It seems that people can do or endure practically anything, if they can do so with a…

Of all the seasons of the Church’s year, Lent is the oldest and the most striking. The purple colour, the ashes, fish on Fridays, Stations of the Cross and “giving…

Throughout history, no sickness has been linked with more superstition, fear and error than leprosy.   In many ways, Christ, in this Gospel reading had worked his first miracle, even…

This Gospel passage is one of very few references made to the human background of any of the apostles.   St Mark makes a point of describing how Christ walked…