A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark. Jesus said to his disciples: “In those days, after the time of distress, the sun will be darkened, the moon will lose its brightness, the stars will come falling from heaven and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. And then they will see the … [Read more…]
In his teaching Jesus said, ‘Beware of the scribes who like to walk about in long robes, to be greeted obsequiously in the market squares, to take the front seats in the synagogues and the places of honour at banquets; these are the men who swallow the property of widows, while making a show of … [Read more…]
One of the scribes came up to Jesus and put a question to him, ‘Which is the first of all the commandments?’ Jesus replied, ‘This is the first: Listen, Israel, the Lord our God is the one Lord, and you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with … [Read more…]
PEOPLE DON’T SHOW UP TO MASS BECAUSE THEY DON’T KNOW THIS. The power of the Holy Mass At the time of your death, your greatest consolation will be the Masses you heard during your lifetime. Every Mass you heard will walk you to the Divine Court and advocate for you to attain forgiveness. With each … [Read more…]
As Jesus left Jericho with his disciples and a large crowd, Bartimaeus (that is, the son of Timaeus), a blind beggar, was sitting at the side of the road. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout and to say, ‘Son of David, Jesus, have pity on me.’ And many … [Read more…]
DEAR CHILDREN, AT THIS TIME, WHEN YOU ARE CELEBRATING THE DAY OF ALL SAINTS, SEEK THEIR INTERCESSION AND PRAYERS SO THAT IN UNION WITH THEM, YOU MAY FIND PEACE. MAY THE SAINTS BE YOUR INTERCESSORS AND EXAMPLE, THAT YOU IMITATE THEM AND LIVE HOLILY. I AM WITH YOU AND INTERCEDE BEFORE GOD FOR EACH OF … [Read more…]
James and John, the sons of Zebedee, approached Jesus. ‘Master,’ they said to him ‘we want you to do us a favour.’ He said to them, ‘What is it you want me to do for you?’ They said to him, ‘Allow us to sit one at your right hand and the other at your left … [Read more…]
12/13 October 2024 My brothers and sisters, This Wednesday, 16 October 2024, a bill will be introduced to Parliament proposing a change in the law to permit assisted suicide. The debate will continue for a number of months, in society and in Parliament, before a definitive vote is held there. This puts in the spotlight … [Read more…]
That a priest isn’t married, nor will he have a family of his own. No wife, no children. His family is his parishioners. He is a spiritual father in faith to the community he serves. His future is in celebrating the Eucharist at mass every day, listening to confessions, anointing the sick, serving those who … [Read more…]
Gospel Mark 10:17-30 Give everything you own to the poor, and follow me Jesus was setting out on a journey when a man ran up, knelt before him and put this question to him, ‘Good master, what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ Jesus said to him, ‘Why do you call me good? No … [Read more…]
