Trinity Sunday: Perfect Giving and Perfect Receiving
Fr John Allen Green OFM – Many, many years ago, before I was due to be solemnly professed into religious...
Feast Days
What the Pope Said on Pentecost
Celebrating Mass in St Peter’s Basilica, the pope said the Bible, especially the Acts of the Apostles, makes it clear that the Holy Spirit brings a real power to change to individuals and the church.
The Birth of the Church: Pentecost Reflection
The Gospel of John describes how the Holy Spirit is given to the apostles: the risen Jesus breathing on the apostles to impart the Holy Spirit. This is Pentecost. The power of the Spirit not only authorises, but also empowers the apostles.
Reflection on The Feast of the Ascension
The view I have of God and the view I have of myself are intricately entwined. Knowing our original source gives me a firm direction towards my ultimate goal; gives me also the wisdom by which I come to direct my life. Without this there is a great emptiness in our hearts that nothing, no experience or possession, and no other human can ever fill.
Mass Readings: 13 May – 20 May, 2018
Liturgical Calendar Year B Weekday Cycle 2 Sunday May 13, Ascension of Our Lord Acts 1:1-11, Psalm 47:2-3, 6-9, Ephesians...
New Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church
Pope Francis has decreed that Latin-rite Catholics around the world will mark the feast of “the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church” on the Monday after Pentecost each year.
The Feast of St Joseph
Today is the Feast of St Joseph. We don’t know much about Jesus’ earthly father. We know he was...
10 Saints To Inspire You During Lent – Part Two
Last week, we began looking at saints who can inspire you during Lent. This week, we’ll be focusing on the...
Christians Need ‘Antibodies’ to Fight the Disease of Indifference
Pope Francis prayed Mary would help Christians develop the “antibodies” needed to fight the modern diseases of indifference, hypocrisy and fear of foreigners.
