The Feast of The Dedication of the Basilica of the Lateran
The Basilica of the Lateran (and not Saint Peter’s) is the Cathedral Church of the diocese of Rome; the Pope is its bishop. It gets …
The Feast of All Saints
Today we celebrate the great Feast of All Saints. Saint John wrote the Book of Revelation in order to share with the faithful the revelation …
Thirtieth Sunday, Year C
The Book of Ecclesiasticus which we read today is like a traditional catechism, a compendium of received truths that never attempts to expand one’s reflection …
Twenty-Ninth Sunday, Year C
If ever we have felt that our prayers don’t seem to be answered, in todays Gospel Jesus tells us to pray without losing heart; and …
Twenty-Eight Sunday, Year C
The first reading this Sunday recalls how “Naaman, the army commander of the king of Aram…a leper,”was healed by Elisha. In fact, this is only one …
Twenty-Sixth Sunday, Year C
Just a Thought. One week is a short time to meditate on the word proclaimed last Sunday or to revise one’s life accordingly. Hence the …
Twenty-Fifth Sunday, Year C
Just a Thought Over the next two weeks we shall hear from Chapter Sixteen of Luke’s Gospel. It contains two parables which, with very different …
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Just a Thought In his Letter to the Philippians, Saint Paul bears witness to his indomitable faith and hope. He is in prison and has …
Twenty-Third Sunday, Year C
Continuing on the road to Jerusalem with Jesus, we see, even after long and careful reading and re-reading, the demands of the Gospel and discipleship …
Twenty-Second Sunday, Year C
Over the next three Sunday’s we shall read a significant portion of Chapter Fourteen and all of Chapter Fifteen of Saint Luke. After listening last …