31st Sunday of the Year

WE ARE COMING very near the end of the Church year.  We are also coming to…

31st Sunday of the Year – Invited to Dance with God

Introduction At the time of Jesus, there were many Jewish sects. Some are also mentioned in…

Die Empty

One of the most beautiful books to read is “Die Empty” by Todd Henry. The author…

29th Sunday of the Year – The Image of God Engraved on You

One day the Pharisees, accompanied by supporters of Herod, ask him a tricky question: Is it…

30th Sunday of the Year

“LOVE – AND DO WHAT YOU LIKE” is a statement attributed to the great St Augustine.…

30th Sunday of the Year – The Great Commandment

Foreground To better understand today’s Gospel it is useful to remember that, in first place, the…

30th Sunday of the Year

Patristic reading Saint John Chrysostom (344/354 –  407) Homily LXXI On Matthew Chapter 22, Verse 34-Matthew Chapter 22, Verse…

30th Sunday of the Year – FIRST IMPRESSIONS

I have a picture on my wall, a gift from a rabbi. It shows her blessing…

30th Sunday of the Year

The peace of Christ be with you! In the Gospel according to St. Matthew we encounter…

30th Sunday of the Year – Everyday Saints

Today’s Gospel reading revolves around the question: “Which commandment of the Law is the greatest?”  Another…