Fr John Allen Green OFM – Our first window opens on March 18, 1958. Thomas Merton’s experience in Louisville happened […]
Corpus Christi: Shining Like the Sun Read Post »
There are great volumes of books and articles published on the mystery of the Blessed Eucharist, and still, with this treasure within our grasp, with all our weekly and even daily Masses, many of us still struggle to believe, accept and live the mystery of the Body and Blood of Christ.
Communion: Jesus Gives Himself to Us and We Receive Him Read Post »
Fr John Allen Green OFM – Many, many years ago, before I was due to be solemnly professed into religious
Trinity Sunday: Perfect Giving and Perfect Receiving Read Post »
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.
What the Pope Said on Pentecost Read Post »
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.
The Birth of the Church: Pentecost Reflection Read Post »
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.
Reflection on The Feast of the Ascension Read Post »
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
Mass Readings: 13 May – 20 May, 2018 Read Post »
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.
New Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church Read Post »
Today is the Feast of St Joseph. We don’t know much about Jesus’ earthly father. We know he was
The Feast of St Joseph Read Post »
