I learnt recently of a young deacon, about to be ordained priest, who posited the opinion that in the celebration of Eucharist the Host was more important than the Blood! Well I never! Where this man was trained I do not know. However, I do wonder how he managed to pass his final dogma, scripture […]
TRINITY SUNDAY – May, 27
TODAY’S GOSPEL [MATTHEW 28: 16 – 20] records the vital verses of the commissioning of the disciples. It also outlines the basic ministry of the Church. Forget these two foundational pillars and all is lost. In addition our Gospel extract includes Jesus’ clear proclamation of the Holy Trinity. At once we must make a careful […]
PENTECOST SUNDAY – May, 20
Perhaps the best-known prayer of and for the Holy Spirit includes the words send forth your Spirit and (we) shall be created and you will renew the face of the earth. At once it is vital to recall the basic theme of last week’s reflection about the Ascension being the feast of the multiplication of […]
ASCENSION – May, 13
In many ways the Solemnity of the Ascension could be described as the feast of the multiplication of the presence of Jesus. The risen and ascended Lord is not only present in the Church but he is present TO and IN each one of us. It is vital that we should personalise the Ascension. Do […]
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER – May, 06
At the outset of this week’s reflection it might be helpful to consider the fact that true friends are willing to ‘prune’ themselves and each other for the enrichment and productivity of the friendship. I often wonder if the best accolade (not compliment) a parent or child is able to bestow on each other is […]
