Jesus acknowledges that relationships may sometimes be strained or even broken. He encourages us to seek reconciliation when this happens. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Wednesday of week 19 of ordinary time can be found here. The 18th century English poet Alexander Pope famously declared: “To err is human, to…
Jesus challenges popular ideas of what it means to be “great”. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Tuesday of week 19 of ordinary time (memorial of St Clare) can be found here. “Who is the greatest?” It’s a question asked today by the disciples, and it’s a question that’s been asked…
Seeds are no good if they stay in the packet. They must be surrendered to the earth to be of any use. It is the same with us and our life – we are called to give it up in service, just as St Laurence did in his witness of martyrdom. Fr Richard reflects on…