To be Prepared for the Word of God
As Catholics we are taught that Christ is truly present in the Eucharist which we receive at Mass; but often...
Bible
Why We Need the Word of God
August 25 will be Bible Sunday. To help us prepare, Br Mike Chalmers CF looks at how Scripture and the Eucharist work together...
The Bible Has Never Been Neglected By The Catholic Church
Michael Shackleton – Contrary to some Protestants’ objections, the Bible has never been neglected by the Catholic Church. This is...
Saint Paul and the Bible
When we think of St Paul on his many great journeys fearlessly preaching the gospel, do we imagine a street preacher proclaiming his message aloud, grasping and sometimes waving around a well-thumbed leather-bound copy of the Bible? When we think of Paul writing his letters, do we imagine him writing away surrounded by a stack of bibles, commentaries and works of theology? We would be mistaken.
Ascension Sunday Reflection
We adore you most holy Lord Jesus Christ, here and in all the churches of the world, and we bless...
In Search of the Historical Jesus
The study of the historical Jesus was the subject of a day-long workshop delivered by three leading biblical scholars. The...
Pope: Word of God must be the Beating Heart of Church
By Cindy Wooden – Reading the Bible and praying with it is “the best vaccine” against Catholic communities closing in on...
Easter Sunday Reflection
Together as humble people of hope, as people of the resurrection, we have journeyed with Jesus through the chaos, the...
Fifth Sunday in Lent Reflection
What’s in a Name? We all know the experience, hearing our name across a crowded noisy room. In the study...
