In today’s Gospel we hear St. Mark addresses the question of which Jewish practices would also be observed in the newly emerging Christian community. This was a significant question for […]
Today we hear the last reading of the gospel of the ‘Bread of Life’ from St. John’s gospel. Jesus makes clear that only those chosen by the Father will follow […]
Fr. John had his operation yesterday evening and was able to leave hospital this afternoon. He now has to recuperate for four weeks so will be returning to St. […]
Today the Church celebrates the fact that the Blessed Virgin Mary, at the close of her earthly life, was taken up, body and soul, into the glory of heaven. We […]
Today’s Gospel continues to present to us chapter 6 of St. John’s gospel. It begins with a report that the Jews have complained about Jesus’ claims that he is one […]
In today’s Gospel we continue to read from chapter 6 of St. John’s gospel. In the passage we read today we hear four exchanges between Jesus and the crowd. […]
Pope Francis has decided to institute a Church-wide celebration of a World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. Starting this year, it will be held on the fourth Sunday of […]
In Today’s gospel we hear that Jesus planned to take his disciples away for a brief break, but people guessed where they were going and arrived there before Jesus and […]
Today’s gospel describes how Jesus sent the disciples to minister in his name. Last week we heard how Jesus was rejected in his hometown of Nazareth, today the gospel reminds […]
Today’s Gospel describes what many believe to have been the typical pattern of Jesus’ ministry: teaching in the synagogue followed by acts of healing. In his hometown of Nazareth, the […]
