At the outset of this week’s reflection it is helpful to remind ourselves of the real meaning of one section in both versions of the Creed we proclaim as our basic profession of faith. This is section when we confess our belief in the one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. Here we are not professing faith in […]
TWENTY FOURTH – September, 17
It may well be that some views and opinions we expressed last week, will be challenged by this week’s readings? The scriptures have this tendency to come back and bite us in the bum or, if we prefer something more delicate, hoist us on our own petard! This week’s scripture readings present us with a […]
TWENTY THIRD SUNDAY – September, 10
This week we encounter what would at first sight appear to be a repeat of Jesus’ words from the Gospel extract of the Sunday before last. However, TODAY’S GOSPEL READING [MATTHEW 18: 15 -20] refers to something very different when it records “whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth […]
TWENTY SECOND SUNDAY – September, 03
Let us start by reminding ourselves of two observations from last week. First of all the emphasis placed on the fact that the Church, which must always be OPEN to welcome and receive, was given the authority of a mission not only to bind but also toloosen. These are the keys Christ handed over. Never forget that the Lord did not […]
TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY – August, 27
It should be easy to recall that last week we emphasised the importance of what Mary understood so well. We read in that reflection – all was begun by the God who acts powerfully in the development, and brings it to completion. A few sentences later the following was added – we achieve little, if […]
