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Reflection – November 3rd, 2024 – 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reflection – November 3rd, 2024 – 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

The readings today emphasize that LOVE is the greatest law  fulfilling all commandments. We are urged to love God ” with all our heart  soul , mind and strength”. Jesus also teaches that we must love our neighbours as ourselves. We are told to love God and show that love through our actions towards others. Every opportunity to love someone is an opportunity to love God.   

As a former English teacher, I’ve looked at the word “love” – is “love” ...

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Reflection for 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reflection for 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

On the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time we reflect on themes of humility, service and the Christian life. In the second reading James seems to emphasize the importance of unity. He tells us that jealousy and ambition lead to disharmony and wickedness. We can see that for ourselves at every level of human life these days; from international relations all the way down to relationships between individuals. The fracturing of human relationships is not in line with the ” wisdom that ...

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Reflection – June 2nd, 2024 – The Feast of Corpus Christi

Reflection – June 2nd, 2024 – The Feast of Corpus Christi

Today’s reflections focus on the Gospel about the significance of the Passover Meal when Jesus took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it He broke it, gave it to them and said, ” Take; this is my Body.” Then He took a cup, and after giving thanks He gave it to them, and all of them drank from it. He said to them, ” This is my Blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many.”  These words ...

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Reflection – April 14th, 2024 – Third Sunday of Easter

Reflection – April 14th, 2024 – Third Sunday of Easter

The readings for today remind us that Jesus is our advocate. They reassure us that Jesus’ atoning  sacrifice for us and for our sins extends beyond us to the whole world. In the Gospel, first Jesus said to the disciples: ” Peace be with you! ” Knowing how disturbed they were , the state of their minds, the Lord asked, ” Why are you so troubled? ” In other words, Jesus was asking them ” Can you give me reasons ...

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Reflection – February 25th, 2024 – 2nd Sunday of Lent

Reflection – February 25th, 2024 – 2nd Sunday of Lent

REFLECTIONS FOR 2ND SUNDAY OF LENT

Today’s readings encourage obedience to God through the examples of Abraham and Jesus. Abraham’s readiness to sacrifice Isaac and Jesus’ submission to His Father’s will during the Transfiguration both exemplify profound obedience rooted in trust and love. The psalm in today’s readings calls us to trust even in the midst of trials and even to offer thanks despite the suffering. There is a resolve in the psalmist to remain faithful and to keep on walking ...

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Reflection – November 19th, 2023 – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reflection – November 19th, 2023 – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

My reflections for this week’s readings and gospel are focused on the First Reading from the book of Proverbs. The first reading talks about a woman who is valuable in many ways. She’s trustworthy, hardworking, and caring. This isn’t just about being a good wife, but also about being a strong individual. Her skills are practical; she can work “with wool and flax” and she helps the less fortunate. This paints a picture of a person who is balanced both ...

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