Exodus 3:1-8,13-15; 1 Corinthians 10:1-6,10-12; Luke 13:1-9 During the time of Lent, we have read about several accounts that took place in the wilderness, in the desert. Now we hear…
Who was St Joseph? In this snippet taken from a Muffin Talk interview with Fr Merv Duffy sm, we hear the story of how St Mary and St Joseph met:…
Deuteronomy 26:4-10; Psalm 90(91):1-2,10-15; Romans 10:8-13; Luke 4:1-13 The passage of Deuteronomy follows a descriptions of laws and punishments. God is the God of Justice and demands accountability. However, God…
Ecclesiasticus 27:5-8; 1 Corinthians 15:54-58; Luke 6:39-45 The Book of Sirach or Ecclesiasticus is also known as The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach. It is said to be…
Reflection, Sunday 23 February 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23; 1 Corinthians 15:45-49; Luke 6:27-38 In the Book of Samuel, Saul is looking for David in the desert. The desert,…
Reflection on the Readings for Sunday 16 February Jeremiah 17:5-8; 1 Corinthians 15:12,16-20; Luke 6:17,20-26 Contrasts explained in scenarios are very effective when it comes to choosing an option.In Jeremiah,…
Why are many important accounts in the New Testament, esp. in the Gospel according to Luke, connected to the Temple - and how did the Temple in Jesus' time actually…
Reflection on the Readings for 09 Feb 2025 Isaiah 6:1-2,3-8; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11 In Exodus 30, God gives instructions to Moses on how to burn offerings. These instructions…
Reflection on the Readings for 02 Feb 2025: Malachi 3:1-4; Psalm 23(24):7-10; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40 Be prepared! The Lord might enter the temple when you don’t expect it.Similar to…
Reflection on the Readings for 26 Jan 2025: Nehemiah 8:2-6,8-10; Psalm 18(19):8-10,15; 1 Corinthians 12:12-30; Luke 1:1-4,4:14-21 On the third Sunday of Ordinary Time, which means three weeks after the…